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Bath Supervisors Delay Public Hearings Until March Meeting Due To Weather
Heather Niday | February 12, 2010 | News
Public hearings on the meals tax and the fire and security alarm ordinance will were moved to the March Supervisors meeting due to bad weather. A recently discovered 1997 alarm ordinance will be compared to the newly drafted one. The Supervisors did address other matters and appointments at their shortened meeting earlier this week.
Celebrating Highland Counties First Families
Heather Niday | February 11, 2010 | News
Many descendents of Highlands first 131 pioneers still live in area, 250 years after the county was settled. The Highland Historical Society is celebrating that history during this years’ Maple Festival.
Intrawest Sheds Another Asset In Their Attempt To Raise Cash For Creditors
Heather Niday | February 11, 2010 | News
Intrawest has entered into an agreement to sell Sandestin, a golfing resort in Florida, in hopes of raising enough cash to forestall an auction of the rest of its assets on Feb 19th.
WV Governor Asks For Disaster Declaration For December 18th, 2009 Winter Storm
Heather Niday | February 11, 2010 | News
WV Governor Joe Manchin is requesting federal help for counties hit hard by the Dec 18th storm.
Bath School Board Thinking About Spring
Heather Niday | February 10, 2010 | News
Bath County School Board members make appointments for coaching staff and substitute teachers during their February meeting.
Recent Weather Has Been Tough On Bath County Post Offices
Heather Niday | February 10, 2010 | News
Warm Springs postmaster Paula Connor experienced a first during last weekend’s storm.
Snowshoe’s Sister Resort Whistler Blackcomb May Be Headed To The Auction Block
Heather Niday | February 10, 2010 | News
Just days after the 2010 Winter Olympics begin at the world famous resort, it may be one of the properties put up for auction unless owner Intrawest can come up with a way to keep the creditors at bay.
Monterey Town Council Wants To Close North Water Street During Maple
Heather Niday | February 9, 2010 | News
Town council members feel the closure will improve the safety of vendors, pedestrians and vehicles during the busy Maple Festival weekends.
Community Corrections Offenders Will Provide Custodial Services In Pocahontas County Schools
Heather Niday | February 9, 2010 | News
As part of their community service requirements, the offenders will assist school custodians as needed, but will not have contact with school children.
Dallas Cowboy Football Player John Phillips Comes Home To Bath County For A Visit
Heather Niday | February 9, 2010 | News
Bath County native John Phillips, now a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, recently came home for a visit after his first season with the team. He sat down with former coach Steve Shaver to reflect on the last year. This is the full interview.