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Pocahontas BOE holds forum on fifth grade changes
Heather Niday | January 24, 2013 | News
At a public forum Wednesday evening at Marlinton Middle School, the Pocahontas Board of Education presented information and heard comments on a proposal to move fifth graders from the middle school to Marlinton and Hillsboro elementary schools.
New Highland Humane Society chapter looks to promote animal adoption and welfare
Heather Niday | January 24, 2013 | News
Highland County now has a chapter of the Humane Society working on animal welfare issues. The new chapter formed last summer and has quickly become involved with helping animals in the area.
Free West Virginia history calendar available
Heather Niday | January 23, 2013 | News
The Mountain State celebrates its 150th birthday in June and the Division of Culture and History is giving away birthday presents to any Mountaineer who asks for one.
Family Education Center hosts foster parent information meeting
Heather Niday | January 23, 2013 | News
West Virginia has experienced rising incidents of child abuse and neglect, growing numbers of adjudicated delinquents, and increases in the number of children who are mentally or physically disabled. These factors have caused a corresponding increase in the number of children removed from their homes and placed into foster care.
Several programs offered for Highland seniors
Heather Niday | January 22, 2013 | News
Starting this month, Highland County’s senior citizens have several classes and events to choose from each week. Kathy Solomon, Director of Second Wind Community Programs for the Valley Program for Aging Services talks about the new senior programs.
USDA offers loans to beginning farmers
Heather Niday | January 22, 2013 | News
The USDA will offer loans up to $35,000 to assist small farmers, veterans, and disadvantaged producers.
The program seeks to expand access to credit to those just starting in farming, to help grow a new generation of farmers and ensure the strength of the American agriculture sector.
Homestead Preserve sale moves forward
Heather Niday | January 22, 2013 | News
UK based Natural Assets and Natural Retreats enters agreement to purchase Homestead Preserve in Bath County
Habitat for Humanity works on Martin Luther King Day
Heather Niday | January 22, 2013 | News
Almost Heaven Habitat For Humanity volunteers arrived in Dunmore Monday morning to build a handicapped ramp for a local family. The volunteers included members of the Potomac State College Campus Christian Ministry
Committee selects nominees to fill State Senate vacancy
Heather Niday | January 22, 2013 | News
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin will select one of three nominees to complete State Senator Walt Helmick’s two-year unexpired term
Habitat For Humanity invites public to Dunmore event Monday
Heather Niday | January 18, 2013 | News
Habitat for Humanity is working on a project in Dunmore on Monday and invites volunteers to help and enjoy fellowship.