Chapmanville News

For James Joyce fans, June 16 is "Bloomsday" -- honoring the day in 1904 when all the events in Joyce's massive novel "Ulysses" take place.

The Marshall University Big Green Coaches Tour is set to go across the state and the region beginning with a May 5 event in Bluefield.

Even before the gunfire and violence subsided, sensational stories were being published in newspapers and magazines around the country about the Hatfield and McCoy feud.

Coalfield Youth Soccer League member Marza Mazzocchi gets ready to kick the ball in a recent match at Chapmanville.

Mrs. Rhea Nelson Maynard, 63, of Chapmanville, WV, was born August 6, 1948 at Madison, WV a daughter of Elmo and Alice Covey Nelson of Lake, WV.

Everyone is aware of the fact that the wheels of the United States government turn slowly and that sometimes it takes an act of Congress - or Congressman - to get anything achieved.

Chapmanville Mayor Jerry Price, who organized the event, said the fish fry brought nearly 700 people from all areas of the county together.

As the sectional baseball tournaments get under way this week Logan County's three baseball teams find themselves in a familiar position.

In acknowledgement of his lifelong commitment to Mountain State history, Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield was recognized posthumously at a special book presentation and formal meeting with Governor Joe Manchin, on Thurs., April 3rd, held in the Governor's Reception Room at the Capitol.

Boone Memorial Hospital would like to recognize the recipient of the 2012 James F. Trusley Employee of the Year Award - Terri Dolin.

"At our last meeting, we had our elections of officers and it looks like I will be your president again," Chuck Puckett said.

James H. "Jim" Hymes, 70, of Chapmanville, departed this life Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Cornerstone Medical Center in Huntington.

The Chapmanville Regional High School tennis team followed up its successful showing at the Cardinal Conference Championships by taking on regional power Huntington St.

George L. Smith, 91, of Verdunville went to be with the Lord and his loved ones Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Logan Regional Medical Center.

By JULIA ROBERTS GOAD Staff Writer Veterans who have had to travel to Huntington, Charleston or Prestonsburg to visit a Veterans Administration doctor can now see a doctor in Chapmanville.

Mrs. Heather Lambert Grimmette, 33, of Omar, died Sunday, April 29, 2012. Arrangements are incomplete.

A funny thing happened in Logan Magsitrate Court on Wednesday when a local man accused of kidnapping and robbery in Boone County was being arraigned on local charges.

James H. "Jim" Hymes, 70, of Chapmanville, departed this life Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Cornerstone Medical Center in Huntington.

The Logan County Board of Education is looking for a new superintendent of schools.