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Tim WalkerAMR The apparently related issues of revising the way the county’s Hotel/Motel Tax revenue is distributed and the current EMS crisis, requiring the establishment of paid EMS ambulance crews, were the subjects of two recent Pocahontas County Commission meetings. A special meeting was held January 13 with only one item on the agenda – the distribution of Hotel/Motel Tax receipts. Commission President Walt Helmick opened the meeting by explaining that this discussion is important since the county needs to provide reliable EMS services to its population because Pocahontas County is the most remote county in West Virginia and has the highest proportion of senior citizens. Helmick said the commission needs to redistribute money to better “transport sick people” by...

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Marlinton Rotary hosts district 7545 governor

Marlinton Rotary Club member Tim McClung, center, receives a Paul Harris Fellow award at Monday evening’s Rotary meeting – presented...

Why Not check out the Snowshoe Hare

The Snowshoe Hare – formerly the Why Not Shop – at Slaty Fork, is a cozy little gift shop and coffee...

From decoration to fish habitat

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer Although there is a plethora of artificial Christmas trees on the market, there are still families that...

Emma Grace Foothills Boutique ~ from online to storefront

Emma Grace Foothills Boutique, located in Green Bank, is owned and operated by Nancy Harris, shown here with her Valentine’s...

A&E

Sports

PCHS places third at Braxton Tourney

Vandevender and Warner named to all-tourney team Bruce McKean Contributing Writer PCHS V, 53 Independence V, 26 The Pocahontas County High School Lady Warriors […]
Vandevender is tourney first game high scorer

Bruce McKean Contributing Writer PCHS V, 28 Greenbrier West V, 53 The Pocahontas County Lady Warriors varsity basketball team made a trip to Braxton County […]
PCHS girls win two vs Tygarts Valley and one at Highland

Bruce McKean Contributing Writer PCHS V, 48 Tygarts Valley V, 36 Pocahontas County High School and Tygarts Valley High School girls basketball teams […]

School

County Literature Fair winners

The Pocahontas County Literature Fair was held October 11 at Pocahontas County High School. Students, as individuals, in pairs or as a class, presented […]
Students use creativity and knowledge to succeed in competitions

In addition to their regular studies, students have several competitions throughout the school year where they can display their talents and interests in their […]
PCHS starts Esports team

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer High school is a time for teens to discover their interests – sports, academics, clubs, future careers. At Pocahontas County […]

Compass

Obits

Joseph Laskey

Joseph L. “Joe” Laskey, 81, of Marlinton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Stonerise Lewisburg Nursing Home in Ronceverte. The family will receive […]
Lottie Revis

Lottie Jane Alderman Revis, 83, of Craigsville, Virginia, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, after a […]
Gina Schrader

Gina Marie Cruise Schrader, of Charleston and Hillsboro, died Friday, January 13, of injuries sustained in a fall on January 2 in Charleston. Born April 14, […]
Donald Thayer

Rev. Donald Thayer, age 87, loving husband of Eleanor Hannah Thayer, formerly of Slaty Fork, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, in Abingdon, Virginia. […]
Mary Turley

Mary Alice Alderman Turley, 89, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022. She was born in Mountain Grove, Virginia, April 20, 1933, and lived near Minnehaha […]

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Marlinton Rotary hosts district 7545 governor

Marlinton Rotary Club member Tim McClung, center, receives a Paul Harris Fellow award at Monday evening’s Rotary meeting – presented by club president Kenny Woods, left, and district governor Dan McCarthy. S. Stewart photo Suzanne StewartStaff Writer At the Marlinton Rotary dinner Monday evening, Rotary District 7545 District Governor Dan...

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Why Not check out the Snowshoe Hare

The Snowshoe Hare – formerly the Why Not Shop – at Slaty Fork, is a cozy little gift shop and coffee bar where guests and locals can shop, relax and meet friends. S. Stewart photo Suzanne StewartStaff Writer For decades, the Why Not Shop, owned by Beryl Minghini, was a staple...

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From decoration to fish habitat

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer Although there is a plethora of artificial Christmas trees on the market, there are still families that prefer using real trees during the holiday season. Once the season is over, however, it is time for disposal. While most real Christmas trees end up in the landfill, the...

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Emma Grace Foothills Boutique ~ from online to storefront

Emma Grace Foothills Boutique, located in Green Bank, is owned and operated by Nancy Harris, shown here with her Valentine’s Day display at the center of the store. S. Stewart photo Suzanne StewartStaff Writer When Nancy Harris and her husband, Frank, moved to Pocahontas County from their native state of...

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Broadband Council explains O&M Broadband Contract

Tim WalkerAllegheny Mt. Radio At the January 12 Broadband Council Meeting, Sarah Riley said that the Operations and Maintenance Agreement (O&M) between the county and the Internet Service Provider (ISP) Citynet has now been finalized and is public record. Riley said this agreement, which specifically relates to the Appalachian Regional...

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Emergency Response – what’s it worth to you?

January 11, 2023

Marlinton Fire Department covers the cost of training for its volunteers, so individuals don’t have to bear that financial burden. In addition to training, fire fighters must be properly outfitted. Turnout gear – boots, pants, coat, gloves, hood and helmet – for each member $3,500. It costs an additional $6,000...

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MTC begins the year with – signs

January 11, 2023

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer It was deja vu all over again at Marlinton Town Council Monday evening as the discussion turned, yet again, to signs and the town’s sign ordinance. The conversation began when property owner Zach Chittum – who owns the building occupied by Alfredo’s and Old Mountain Tavern – said...

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BOE recognizes efforts of maintenance crew

January 11, 2023

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer Frigid temperatures during Christmas break led to frozen pipes at three of the five county schools – which could have had a disastrous outcome if it not for the school systems’ maintenance crew. Superintendent Terrence Beam recognized the crew at the January 3 Pocahontas County Board of...

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Walton takes helm of Durbin Community Library

Dunmore resident Jessica Walton started her job as librarian at Durbin Community Library in December, but she’s no stranger to the facility. She spent the summer volunteering there with hoping to return after she graduated from Davis & Elkins College. S. Stewart photo Suzanne StewartStaff Writer After volunteering for the...

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First Day Hike ~ 2023

A “First Day Hike” was held at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Sunday afternoon to celebrate the New Year. Superintendent Marshall Markley led the hike on the Greenbrier River Trail – and part of the Allegheny Trail, as they run together for a distance. Twenty-eight people, including locals and visitors...

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Commissioners hear alternatives for EMS funding

Tim WalkerAllegheny Mountain Radio The atmosphere was less fired-up at the January 3 Pocahontas County Commission meeting than it was at the December 20 meeting, as several people calmly proposed alternative options for funding the creation of a paid Pocahontas County EMS – ambulance service. At the December meeting, Commissioner...

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