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Pocahontas Commissioners Approve Repairs at Animal Shelter

March 19, 2025

in addition to the public meeting regarding the proposed ordinance that would impose a fee on retail sales to pay for the county’s emergency ambulance service, which we covered in part 1 of this meeting story, the commissioners also took the following actions at the meeting.

Ordinance to Fund Ambulance Service Discussed at Commission Meeting

March 19, 2025

After Rebinski explained that he wanted their ideas, was willing to create a committee to meet to contribute ideas about an ordinance, and he even passed around a sheet for people to sign-up to be a part of the committee, the audience’s hostile attitudes seemed to moderate into an attitude of cooperation. This was a remarkable positive turn around.

National Radio Quiet Zone Study Is Ongoing

March 19, 2025

The Green Bank Observatory, the Sugar Grove Research Station and emergency services in Pocahontas and Pendleton counties continue to work together to find a solution for communications that everyone can live with in the National Radio Quiet Zone.

Title II Projects and Mon Forest Prescribed Spring Burns

March 18, 2025

The window for applying for grant funding from the Secure Rural Schools Act is now open. And Mon Forest staff plan spring prescribed burns for Pocahontas, Greenbrier and Tucker counties.

Getting Close! ARC Broadband Construction to Begin in July or Early August

March 13, 2025

With construction expected to take about six months, the project should be operational around the new year.  months, The council is considering hosting some sort of “groundbreaking ceremony” when construction starts.

The Art of Horsemanship: A Conversation with Tom Moates

March 13, 2025

I sat down with Tom Moates—award-winning author, journalist, and one of the most respected voices in modern horsemanship. With 14 books about horses and over 850 articles to his name, Tom has spent years learning from legendary horsemen like Harry Whitney and sharing those insights through his writing. We talked…

From Application to Opportunity – Get Hired at The Omni Homestead

March 13, 2025

Looking for a new job or considering a career change? Meet Angella Nicely, Recruiting Manager at The Omni Homestead, at the Indeed Hiring Event on March 27, 2025, at Cucci’s in Covington, Virginia, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn about available positions, what…

CVB Opposes Pocahontas Commission’s Proposed Ambulance Service Fee

March 13, 2025

The tucker County Ordinance and passed by their commission, doesn’t outline anything in regard to any type of sales fee or sales taxes associated with services out side of rentals or festivals or admissions and things like that. Nor does the WV Code about emergency ambulance service fees allow fee proceeds to be used for anything except ambulance related expenses.    

State Birds Perform at the Pocahontas Opera House March 15th

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to hear these talented old-time musicians

The Silent Epidemic – The Mental Health Crisis in Rural America Part Three: Breaking the Silence – A Conversation with Bath Community Hospital’s Behavioral Health Team

March 6, 2025

In Part One, we explored the unseen struggles of mental health in rural America. In the Allegheny Highlands, stigma and silence often keep people from asking for help. Too many convince themselves they just need to “tough it out,” even when they know something’s wrong. In Part Two, we looked…

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