Santa spends busy weekend spreading cheer
Last weekend was magical for the residents of Pocahontas County. With just weeks until Christmas, Santa Claus left the North...
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PCHS Theater students wish you a very funny Christmas
The Pocahontas County High School Theater Club has been busy rehearsing the play “A Seussified Christmas Carol,” which they will...
Read moreRemember our Heroes, Honor Their Service and Teach the Value of Freedom
On Saturday, December 16, members of the Pocahontas County community will have the opportunity to gather to honor veterans during...
Read moreReorganization for County’s Search and Rescue team
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer A meeting was held at the Bartow-Frank-Durbin Firehouse in Green Bank November 12 to discuss the...
Read moreIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Marlinton Christmas Parade The Marlinton Christmas Parade is set for Friday, December 1, at 7 p.m. Line-up will be at...
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Arbovale Cemetery Association puts years of care into maintenance
The Arbovale Cemetery Association had several trees removed from the main cemetery earlier in the fall. The trees were causing...
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Snow plow for the rail
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park received delivery last week of a piece of equipment that will make life a bit...
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Shaw moves up the ranks at PCSC, Inc.
Kayla Shaw became the director of Pocahontas County Senior Citizens, Inc. following the retirement of former director John Simmons. S....
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Let’s talk turkey
According to a national poll, in nine out of ten households, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey. The tradition dates...
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Wright Brothers used local spruce to become ‘first in flight’
A model of the Wright Brothers Flyer III is on display at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. It may seem...
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Meet Your County Honor Corps
L. Jay Kniceley Age, 78 Conflict – Vietnam Entered Service – U. S. Air Force – June 3, 1968 Initial...
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Veterans Day ~ a time to honor those who served
Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps commander Rick Wooddell, right, and member Donnie Waybright conduct the POW/MIA ceremony at the Veterans...
Read moreJansky lecturer gives glimpse at GBO’s past
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Dr. Paul Vanden Bout, the 58th Jansky Lectureship recipient, never planned to become an astronomer. He...
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Motor Parts gets second mural
Thanks to a grant, the Town of Marlinton commissioned artist Kelson Thorne, of Petersburg, to paint a mural of the...
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Capitol Christmas Tree warmly welcomed to Marlinton
The National Christmas Tree made a stop in Marlinton Monday and attracted a large crowd who wanted to see the...
Read more‘People’s Tree’ harvested from the Mon Forest
Heather Niday AMR Director On a very cold November morning and with a light snow falling, nearly 100 people, at...
Read moreIn these uncertain times throughout the world, the United States must focus on peace
by Mac Warner WV Secretary of State United States Army Lt. Colonel (Retired) President George Washington said, “To be prepared...
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State Fire Marshal recognizes HES student
Hillsboro Elementary School student Madison Scott received an award for winning the Fire Safety Poster contest sponsored by the State...
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Ribbon cutting for the new Monday Lick Trail System
The Monday Lick Trail System project was celebrated Monday with a ribbon cutting at the Stillwell Park pavilion. Taking part...
Read moreU.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will stop in Marlinton
Monongahela National Forest, in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors and presenting sponsor 84 Lumber, will transport the 2023 Capitol...
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