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Bath Forest Plan Workshop Meeting Coming Up On Wednesday, July 27th
Heather Niday | July 22, 2011 | News
Bath County has 174,000 acres of National Forest and a workshop about the draft plan will be held in Hot Springs on July 27. Water quality, timber harvesting and prescribed fire are a few of the topics addressed in the draft plan.
Virginia And West Virginia In NRDC’s Top 20 Most Toxic States
Heather Niday | July 22, 2011 | News
An analysis was recently released of the top 20 states producing the most toxic air pollution from coal – and oil-fired power plants.
Resident Worries That Pocahontas County Could Face Gas Drilling Problems Similar To Wetzel County
Heather Niday | July 21, 2011 | News
Brynn Kusic tells the Pocahontas County Commissioners about some of the Marcellus Shale drilling she’s seen in Wetzel County.
Beacher Hackney Added To US Marshall’s Top 15 Most Wanted List
Heather Niday | July 21, 2011 | News
Hackney is wanted for the murder of two of his supervisors at The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, in March of 2009.
Bath Residents Invited To Give Input On County School Division’s Six Year Plan
Heather Niday | July 21, 2011 | News
Meetings are being held to collect input for the division’s comprehensive plan. The first meeting brought out ideas about vocational education, declining enrollment and more.
Coast Guard Veteran Riding The Roads To Raise Awareness Of Veteran Issues
Heather Niday | July 20, 2011 | News
Lee Wonnacott is traveling by motorcycle to every county in America in support of veterans. He was in Monterey, Virginia last week on a stop during his “Ride Around America” tour to publicize veterans issues.
Nine Apply For Pocahontas 9-1-1 Director Position
Heather Niday | July 20, 2011 | News
Eight county residents and one from Lewisburg apply to fill the position after current Director Bill McLaughlin retires.
You Meet The Most Interesting People At Festivals In Pocahontas
Heather Niday | July 19, 2011 | News
From a former King of the Hobos to a former voice heard once upon a time on AMR, you meet some of the most interesting people during the Durbin Days Heritage Festival.
Bath School Board Says No To Reinstating Assistant Principal Position At High School
Heather Niday | July 19, 2011 | News
At a called school board meeting, the Board did not discuss the position and voted to authorize Superintendent Sue Hirsh to accept specific resignations. As a result of the inaction, it’s expected that High School Principal Pete Pitard will submit his resignation – again.
Artwork By Heather Scott On Display At Highland Library
Heather Niday | July 18, 2011 | News
Paintings and drawings by Highland artist Heather Scott are showing in the Highland Public Library through the end of August.