Marlinton News

The Honey Dewdrops will close out the 2011-2012 season at the Pocahontas County Opera House, Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. The Honey Dewdrops are the roots duet of Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish.

It may be a sign of the times, or maybe it's an "only in Marlinton" kind of story, but the county seat's directional signage, primarily for visitors to locate off-Main Street businesses, is an issue that's becoming a divisive one.

There is an old saying that "eternity is like two people and a ham." But as times change, eternity may be likened to the five hour and 24 minute Internet outage that hit the county last Wednesday.

The small blue signs posted around Marlinton may be in violation of state or federal byway regulations.

Well into her 94th year, Mary Frances Faulknier Barlow, of Marlinton, has a boatload of memories and a mind sharp enough to retain them.

Pocahontas County High School FFA?members receiving Proficiency Awards were from left, Spencer Car, Steven Casto, Clair Mosesso, Rosie Perkins, Chase Fisher and Chloe Bland.

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Kristopher Nutter, 32, of Marlinton, was arrested May 2 on a charge of phone calls harassing/obscene/threatening. Bond was set at $1,000. Brandi Nicole Schoolcraft, 24, of Buckeye, was arrested May 5 on a charge of driving under the influence.

Jessie Beard Powell celebrated her 97th birthday May 6 with friends and family at her home, the Traveler's Repose, in Bartow.

Ever wanted to achieve that Norman Rockwell style Thanksgiving bliss with your family? Well, the Lundeen family can't even get close.

Gus Douglass, who is wrapping up his 11th term, is planning to retire and is not seeking reelection this year which opened the field to other candidates.

According to Circuit Clerk Connie Carr, Judge Joseph Pomponio presided over hearings and arraignments on Thursday, April 26.

Travis Lee Price, 33, of Buckeye, appeared in court April 25 on a charge of no motor vehicle inspection.