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Pocahontas County Commission Hears From Those Opposed To Expansion Of The Slaty Fork Quarry
Heather Niday | January 20, 2010 | News
Homeowners and business owners in the Slaty Fork area are opposed to a WV Rail Authority Grant that would allow for expansion of a limestone quarry in their backyard.
WV DEP Adds Marlinton Sewer To List Of Plants That Must Reduce Phosphorous Discharge
Heather Niday | January 18, 2010 | News
White Sulphur Springs and Hillsboro are already fighting DEP requirements to reduce Phosphorous levels at their sewer treatment plants. Now it appears that the Town of Marlinton may be joining the fight.
Public Comment Sought On Gathright Dam Hydroelectric Proposal
Heather Niday | January 18, 2010 | News
Warms Springs District Ranger Patrick Sheridan reports on this and improvements at the Bolar Mountain Recreation Area.
“Three Sisters Gardening” Worth A Try This Summer
Heather Niday | January 15, 2010 | News
Corn, Beans, and Squash – three tasty plants that are even better when grown together.
SPOC Urges Members To Oppose WV Central Railroad Transportation Grant Application
Heather Niday | January 15, 2010 | News
An application for federal stimulus dollars to upgrade the WV Central Railroad, part of which lies in Pocahontas County, has the Snowshoe Property Owners Council concerned. They fear increased traffic on the rail line could lead to adverse affects on the Elk River and nearby resort homes.
Time To Submit Art Work For 2011 DNR Calendar
Heather Niday | January 14, 2010 | News
The deadline to submit artwork for next years’ Calendar is February 15th.
Monterey Mayor Warner Updates The Town Council On The Progress Of The Wastewater Treatment Plant
Heather Niday | January 14, 2010 | News
The new wastewater plant is facing delays due to weather
Bath Supervisors Plan For Review Of Tourism Plan
Heather Niday | January 14, 2010 | News
Supervisors will sit down with Dave Nutter from the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development later this month to review how the new tourism plan is coming along.
Tractors And Facebook Top Hillsboro Town Council Agenda
Heather Niday | January 13, 2010 | News
Tractors and Facebook were amoung the topics discussed by the Hillsboro Town Council Tuesday evening. Surprisingly, both can be useful when it comes to drawing more people to the town.
Highland High School Principal Says Discipline For Smokeless Tobacco Is Too Harsh
Heather Niday | January 13, 2010 | News
Principal Kelly Wilmore would like to see a reduction in severity for the disciplinary code concerning use of smokeless tobacco on school grounds.