Montcalm News

After 32 years working in education in Mercer County, Dr. Stephen Akers decided it was time to retire.

Mercer County and other parts of the region experienced a severe thunderstorm Monday evening, but none of it qualified as a tornado.

Other Stories by Kate Krivanek Matoaka -- Severe weather sweeps the Mountain State.

Crews responded twice Wednesday morning to a fire in Mercer County. According to emergency services, a mobile home caught fire in the area of Montcalm.

Coal operator Massey Energy Co. has been cited for safety violations that federal investigators say contributed to the death of a West Virginia miner late last year. via The Inter-Mountain

Posted Wednesday, May 7, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Wednesday, May 7, 2008 ; 07:14 PM Several teachers have been charged with similar offenses. via WTRF-TV

A Montcalm High School teacher accused of having a relationship with a student faces sexual abuse and abduction charges. via Charleston Daily Mail

“I guess the most interesting thing is that I've enjoyed every job I've ever had”

When Mercer County voters pick the next County Commission panelist, they'll have a choice between a private investigator/collections agent, a high school principal, an emergency room technician and the ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Mercer County officials are stepping up to the challenge of keeping five very important promises to area children. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

A Montcalm man was being sought Monday in connection with the shooting death of a Mercer County man in Craig County, Va. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Posted Tuesday, March 18, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Tuesday, March 18, 2008 ; 06:12 PM Watch Story Video A community came together to celebrate their children. via WVNS-TV Ghent

Posted Monday, March 17, 2008 ; 06:03 PM Updated Monday, March 17, 2008 ; 05:38 PM Watch Story Video Police are searching for a suspect. via WVNS-TV

“I would guess there will be more trees in the river after this rain”

When Jan and Richard Carper woke up Wednesday morning, they realized that the front yard of their home had been transformed into a river. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“I got a little taste of over-the-road driving and I liked it, but if I got my CDL, I would go back to driving for NASCAR”

Job seekers and companies looking for employees converged on the main floor of the National Guard Armory in Brushfork for some quality time during the Bluefield Daily Telegraph's fifth annual Job Fair. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Montcalm 52, Meadow Bridge 42 James Monroe 66, Bluefield 59 MEN'S COLLEGE Concord 85, Charleston 75 WOMEN'S COLLEGE Charleston 89, Concord 74 ****Plus, Princeton's TJ Benners signs his letter of intent to play ... via WVNS-TV Ghent

“It's being investigated. That's about all I can say.”

MONTCALM, W.Va. - Authorities in Mercer County are investigating the death of a Brushfork woman who was found dead early Sunday afternoon in the Montcalm area. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Posted Monday, February 4, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Monday, February 4, 2008 ; 06:54 PM The man faces over 40 counts. via WVNS-TV

By LAWRENCE MESSINA, Associated Press Writer Published: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:01 AM CST Members of the West Virginia Education Association protest for higher wages at the West Virginia State Capitol in ... via Logan Banner

“Tell them there isn't enough money because it's not a priority for them”

' West Virginia teachers say they're among the worst paid in the country, and hope a show of numbers can persuade lawmakers to take their plight seriously. via Herald-Mail

“We haven't had an increase in two years”

The Bluewell Public Service District has proposed a 12 percent increase in residential and commercial water rates. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph