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on May 19, 2010
Anybody assigned to Pocahontas County community corrections (CC) who thought they were going to game the system is in for a rude awakening. Program coordinator Elissa Taylor is making sure offenders in the alternative sentencing program are playing by the rules.
on May 19, 2010
Marlinton is a town where the sidewalks roll up at 5 p.m. and there's not much to do for fun. Many small communities suffer from the same lack of entertainment options. The problem is more than aesthetic because young people with nothing to do often seek excitement using alcohol or drugs.
on May 19, 2010
Faulty fire hydrants pose a serious danger in Hillsboro, according to fire chief Charlie Wilfong.Wilfong urged council to take action during its May 11 meeting.ﾠ
on May 19, 2010
Marlinton council was heartened by the return of councilmember Joe Smith at its May 12 meeting.
on May 17, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases,
on May 17, 2010
Hillsboro Elementary School Principal Terrance Beam reported to the board with the OEPA (Office of Education Performance Audits) findings for the school.
on May 13, 2010
A Hillsboro man indicted last year on three charges of delivering a Schedule II controlled substance was acquitted Wednesday after a jury trial. Robert Randall Hall, 54, did not testify during his two-day trial. The jury returned a not guilty verdict in less than half an hour.
on May 13, 2010
The earth gave up more secrets when archeologists and students sifted through the dirt at Warwick's Fort last week. The archeologists arrived in Green Bank on Monday and excavated rectangular segments of the Revolutionary War - era garrison throughout the week.
on May 12, 2010
In spite of a gray and rainy day, 45.27 percent of Pocahontas County voters turned outﾠ to nominate candidates for the General Election. This unofficial count will be updated next week after the county commission canvasses the votes on Friday.
on May 7, 2010
Arguments for and against comprehensive planning are nothing new in Pocahontas County and when the issue arose at Tuesdayﾒs county commission meeting, it brought forth not only arguments, but promises of ﾓvocal and organized opposition.ﾔ
on May 7, 2010
In spite of a nearly $5,000 annual increase in rent, along with increases in nearly every other utility, the Pocahontas Memorial board voted last Tuesday to rent Pocahontas Medical Clinic on Duncan Road near the hospital facility.
on May 7, 2010
Two Pocahontas County High School students were awarded scholarships from The Haddad Foundation Inc. Jason Mallow, left, and Amanda Nottingham both received $1,000 to put toward their college education.
on May 7, 2010
Paintings, drawing and etchings were a few of the mediums designed by PCHS art students on display at the Evening with the Arts hosted by the Marlinton Womanﾒs Club at Pocahontas County Opera House April 29.
on May 7, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on May 7, 2010
Councilmembers and members of the audience were sent into an uproar over the town's building and trailer permit ordinance and Durbin mayor Donald Peck was forced to bang his hands on the table several times to keep order during the council meeting Monday night.
on May 6, 2010
VISTA volunteer Lynmarie Knight hosted a meeting of the Pocahontas County water resources task force on April 28 at the Hillsboro Library. Knight hoped to make progress on the organization and purpose of the group.
on May 6, 2010
The Pocahontas County Public Service District (PSD) might be forced to defend its plan for a Snowshoe Drive sewage plant in federal court.
on April 29, 2010
According to Magistrate Court records, the following individuals were either arrested or had activity in their cases.
on April 29, 2010
Despite spots of only ankle-deep water in the river, more than 400 people participated in the Great Greenbrier River Race Saturday.
Of the 14-mile triathlon consisting of running, boating and biking, the boating section of the race left participants with a larger obstacle than usual.
on April 29, 2010
Board of education members voted unanimously to select C.C. Lester, of Richwood, as Pocahontas County Schools Superintendent at Monday night's meeting.
Lester will begin his job July 1, when current superintendent Dr. J. Patrick Law moves to be superintendent in Wood County.