This year has been filled with travel for West Virginia University President Michael Benson, who has been visiting all 55...

Editor, With the current war against Iran on everybody’s minds, a question should arise: “What is the moral justification for...

Thanks to more volunteers than this Mayor can number, the 2026 First Friday Series at Discovery Junction kicked off May...

For many aging people, the old outhouse elicits memories of simpler times. For others, not so much. Photo courtesy of...

MayBelle Gragg Richardson, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, in Paris, Kentucky. She was just 10 days shy of her...

Thursday, May 6, 1926 The moss back who says the railroad is a curse to the country and who cannot...

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer With misinformation making its way to the public, Marlinton Mayor Sam Felton set the record straight...

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Carol Louise “Mamaw” Rudd, 83, peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, April 29, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. A...

Thursday, May 9, 1951 A way back in the early years of the 1800s, a big bear came out of...

Kay Frances Kinnison, age 88, of Lewisburg, passed away February 19, 2026, at Seneca Trail Healthcare Center in Lewisburg. She...

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of our caring father, whose strength, kindness...

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer The Pocahontas County Board of Education celebrated the recently selected Teachers of the Year and Service...

Thursday, May 9, 1901 A gentleman who has traveled extensively remarked that he believed Marlinton to be the prettiest place...

ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, DISTRIBUTEES & LEGATEES Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the...

by Joe Miller What is the point of reading fiction? I heard this question a lot in graduate school. Many...

Pocahontas Memorial Hospital Bill - 1949 This bill is from Pocahontas Memorial Hospital in Marlinton, West Virginia to Mrs. Laura...

Thursday, May 6, 1976 NEWS AND VIEWS By Annie L. Cromer We give thanks for the rain of the past...

Connie Zeitler’s Shoofly Pie 1 unbaked pie crust  1/2 cup molasses 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup boiling water  1...

Tim Walker AMR Reporter Pocahontas County Prosecutor Laura Kershner provided a legal opinion at the May 5 Pocahontas County Commission...