Pocahontas County News

Veterinarians who serve the residents of Pocahontas County are reporting that they are seeing cases of distemper in neighboring counties.

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 Cass Mill Engine House provided power to the mill in its hayday, as well as to the town of Cass when there were power outages.

The park is open on a daily basis from daylight to dark throughout the spring, summer and fall.

The Pocahontas County Commission decided to rebid the animal shelter contract last week after much discussion-and input from a courtroom adversary.

Pocahontas County Honor Corps member Willard Pingley places an American flag on the grave of friend and fellow veteran, Billie Halterman, who is buried in Boyer.

MINNEHAHA SPRINGS, W.Va. - High on a Pocahontas County ridge, a natural spring spits out 20 gallons of water each minute.

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WorkForce West Virginia says jobless rates rose in 10 counties in April and were unchanged in Jefferson, Marion and Taylor counties.

Some local Pocahontas County musicians recently returned from a two week trip to Australia where they headlined in an old-time festival and got a chance to see some real Aussie culture.

Permaculture isn't a new term or technique, but it's a concept that's gaining a lot of attention in gardening and self-sustainability circles.

A U.S. Army HH-60L Black Hawk helicopter and its fight crew from Williamstown, came to the search and rescue training exercise in Pocahontas County.

The band is based out of Asheville, North Carolina, but have roots in Lewisburg.

In remembrance of those who served our country over the years, the Arbovale Cemetery Association holds an annual memorial service at the cemetery and the Arbovale United Methodist Church on Memorial Day.

Pocahontas County students have worked hard this year and the fruits of their labor were honored May 10 at the Super Scholars award ceremony at Pocahontas County High School.

Former deputy sheriff Bradley Totten pled not guilty last Wednesday morning to 12 counts of felony sex crimes.

Farm to School AmeriCorps volunteer Adrienne Cedarleaf, right, talks to students from Hillsboro Elementary School about the proper way to grow a garden.

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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