Residents call foul on police and fowl

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer The hear public input portion of the Marlinton Town Council meeting Monday evening turned into a heated discussion about law enforcement and its role within town limits. Resident and business owner Kristy Lanier asked council what the town is doing about the lack of law enforcement in the town. Lanier said she has made several complaints to law enforcement and said that she is told by the officers that they can’t do anything unless they catch people in the act of committing a crime. Lanier said the officers told her that they were not going to waste their time arresting someone and taking them to Tygarts Valley Regional Jail in Randolph County when they will be released...

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Pocahontas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management director Michael O’Brien provided the following report of calls received by the 911...

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PMH is moving right along

PMH is moving right along

Construction on the expansion of Pocahontas Memorial Hospital moved along at a steady pace during the winter. Now under roof, finishing work is underway on the interior. This new addition will house the Joe and Peg Greenlee Rural Health Clinic, and includes nine exam rooms, occupational and physical therapy areas,...

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Schools recognized for service to students

Suzanne StewartStaff Writer During the special recognition portion of the March 28 Pocahontas County Board of Education meeting, Super- intendent Terrence Beam reported that Pocahontas County Schools received the 2022 Heart of Giving Award from Youth Health Services. Beam explained that, each year, YHS selects an individual or organization to...

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911 Center Report

Pocahontas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management director Michael O’Brien provided the following report of calls received by the 911 Center during the month of March.  The 577 calls were as follows: Nature of Call/Total Calls Received 911 ABD, open, hang-up – 26Abandoned vehicle – 1Accidental dial – 5Law – Animal control –...

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Colonial Women

Colonial Women

The days were filled by a multitude of chores for women on the colonial frontier; from making soap, at right, to preparing food and clothing, above. Melondy PhillipsStaff Writer During colonial times, every member of the household was an asset. Each member had certain roles to perform which were necessary...

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