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Fifty Years Ago
Thursday, September 23, 1976 PUNT, PASS AND KICK WINNERS 13-year-olds: first, Mike Doss, Marlinton; second, Harold Carpenter, Green Bank; Kenneth Schoolcraft, Buckeye. 12-year-olds: first, Brett Withers, Marlinton, second, Paul Hill, Hillsboro; third, Mike Dunz, Marlinton.…
Providing a necessary service for more than 100 years
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer In 1900, the town of Marlinton was officially incorporated, and Andrew Price was elected as its first mayor. At that time, the election was held with vocal votes. That continued until 1905, when the Australian ballot was adopted. The year 1905 was a…
What’s Cookin’?
Lemon Chicken with Garlic and Rosemary 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp. dried, crushed 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 2 1/2 pounds meaty chicken pieces, skinned 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. finely grated lemon peel 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic,…
Reason and Romanticism
by Joe Miller An estimated 50 million Americans live in areas with limited or no access to local news. That statistic comes from Northwestern University’s latest Medill State of Local News report. Researchers found that 212 counties have no local news source, and another 1,525…
Legal Advertisements – September 24, 2026
NOTICE OF ANCILLARY FILING WITHOUT ANY ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, DISTRIBUTEES AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given that the following foreign will or affidavit of heirs has been filed in the Pocahontas County Clerk’s Office at 900 Tenth Avenue Suite C; P. O. Box 209, Marlinton,…
Gary Doyle
Gary Lee Doyle, 80, of Slaty Fork, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at WVU United Hospital in Clarksburg. Born June 3, 1946, in Marlinton, he was a son of the late Buford and Ruth Wilfong Doyle. Gary was a member of the Mace Church, was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, and a…
For Your Consideration
by Ken Springer Scammed, Swindled, Conned and Fleeced ~ The Evil World of Fraudsters I was shocked to hear that a dear friend of mine was recently conned out of her entire savings account, a sum of more than $50,000. My friend, we’ll call her Emma, is one of the kindest and most…
eTimes | September 24, 2026
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Seventy-Five Years Ago
Thursday, September 27, 1951 OUR BOYS AND GIRLS IN SERVICE Three Pocahontas men recently enlisted in the United States Navy. They are Robert Gene Viers, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Viers, of Marlinton. Robert Gray Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oley W. Jackson, of Marlinton. Wade…
100 Years Ago
Thursday, September 23, 1926 Agriculture was the first pursuit of man, and throughout all ages has been the basis for all business. Civilization has advanced with the promotion of agricultural pursuits, and no other industry is so capable of sustaining itself independently. The…
New Hope Lutheran Church celebrates 150th anniversary
New Hope Lutheran Church in Minnehaha Springs celebrated 150 years of its organization as a congregation August 16, with a worship service and picnic on the church grounds. More than 100 people attended the service and meal. Henry White (1820-1900), and his wife, Sabina Rexrode…
PMH receives Platinum Donate Life Award
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer April is Donate Life Month, a nationwide designation to spread awareness about organ donation. Each year, hospitals in West Virginia participate in a challenge issued by CORE – the Center for Organ Recover and Education – to hold special events and…