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August 16th, 2012
There's a lot that younger folks can learn from generations past — Karl Gayer would be a prime teacher. Anyone can agree that he's led a fascinating life, that eventually landed him here, in Pocahontas County.
August 9th, 2012
A well attended Marlinton Town Council meeting took place Monday night at the Marlinton Municipal Building.
The debate regarding directional signage, that has split the council's votes in the past, was re-addressed by town recorder Robin Mutscheller.
August 9th, 2012
Saturday's heavy showers put only a small damper on the Treasure on the Mountain event at Snowshoe.
August 9th, 2012
Buckskin Council Pack 33 held its first Cub Scout Awards Ceremony in years at the Marlinton United Methodist Church recently. Scouts advanced in the pack rank system and received badges symbolizing their dedication throughout the year.
August 9th, 2012
Many Americans consider the Civil War to be one of the darkest periods in our country's history. More than 40 attendees gathered in Hillsboro last week to hear historian Dr. Kenneth R. Bailey shed some light on one of the more obscure post-war topics.
August 9th, 2012
Pocahontas County Public Service District board members maintained their poker faces as Snowshoe resident Russell Holt read a searing letter of comment during the public input portion of the PSD's regular monthly meeting last week in Durbin.
August 9th, 2012
A possible explosive device found on the Greenbrier River Trail Monday morning turned out to be a firework according to West Virginia State Police EOD Specialist Sgt. A.W. Webb.
August 6th, 2012
A possible explosive device found on the Greenbrier River Trail Monday morning turned out to be a firework according to West Virginia State Police EOD Specialist Sgt. A.W. Webb.
August 4th, 2012
The Marlinton Volunteer Fire Department is comprised of men and women from all walks of life, but the one thing they have in common is their commitment to helping out in the community, and for many of them, it's a family tradition.
August 4th, 2012
Equestrians in Pocahontas County finally have a place to ride, Cheat Mountain Stables opened its doors at Snowshoe in June. The county has lacked a stable that offers trail riding ever since the stable at Watoga shut down around 2006.
August 4th, 2012
Work on the Depot reconstruction project in Marlinton is coming along according to Tom Shaffer of Allegheny Restoration. Construction has been ongoing for about six weeks now, and the crew has been staying busy.
August 4th, 2012
Basketball players of all ages met at Pocahontas County High School last week for a four day camp with distinguished coach David Barksdale, of Beckley, West Virginia.
May 18th, 2012
Some local Pocahontas County musicians recently returned from a two week trip to Australia where they headlined in an old-time festival and got a chance to see some real Aussie culture.
May 18th, 2012
The Pretty Penny Cafe hosted Johnson's Crossroad in Hillsboro Saturday night.