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Area Army veteran fought at the Bat.....
World War II veteran Glenn "Tink" Smith was older than the average soldier when he joined the military in 1944, but that didn't stop him from serving in the Battle of the Bulge.
Homefest truck pull to benefit 9-year-old
The annual fire truck pull has become a highlight of Piedmont's two day Homefest celebration, scheduled for July 18-19, and this year is no different.
Piedmont's Back Street Festival to feature many events
The town of Piedmont will honor one of its own July 4 during the annual Back Street Community Festival.
14th annual Bluemont Cemetery West Virginia Day observance
Shown above left is C. E. Paugh, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the International Mother's Day Shrine and Marcia Malone Slaven, Chairperson of the Mother's Day Centennial Committee of the International ...
Piedmont needs volunteers to extend pool hours
The three people who volunteer their time to keep the Piedmont pool open are doing a great job, but town officials would like to be able to find some additional volunteers who could help keep the facility open ...
When it comes to the Internet, E-Rate is an - equalizer'
Sen. Rockefeller committed to helping schools, libraries across state Emily Newman West Virginia's schools and libraries will get help for the 10th year in a row from U.S. Sen.
Thirty-four people, most of them students, were transported to area hospitals Monday following two accidents - one in Mineral and the other in Hampshire County - both of which involved school buses. via Cumberland Times-News
Mineral group may take look at cities, towns through fresh set of eyes
“The Extension Service will send community development experts to visit the city and look at it through the eyes of a new person coming in to settle there”
When a visitor drives into your community for the first time, what does he or she see? That is the question for which the leaders of Mineral County's five municipalities are considering finding an answer. via Cumberland Times-News
Former Mountaineer running back to speak at Howard-Lincoln scholarship banquet
Former West Virginia University star running back and National Football League standout Adrian Murrell will be the guest speaker May 4 at the third annual Howard-Lincoln School Scholarship Banquet. via Cumberland Times-News
“We are continuing to lobby our state legislators to relieve us from this and other unfunded mandates that are continually being placed on local governments”
The four primary candidates for the one seat coming open on the Mineral County Commission this year are looking to the need for more business, industry and jobs in the county, as well as ways to ease the ... via Cumberland Times-News
Frostburg Village Nursing Home at 1:30 p.m. May 1 - Moran Manor Volunteer Banquet at Trinity Church at 7:00 p.m. May 6 - Executive Committee Meeting at Oscar's at 12:30 p.m. May 8 - Willow Creek Day Care Center ... via The Notables Organ Club
Early-morning blaze leaves Mineral Street home a total loss
“I would say it was a total loss”
Two people were treated for burns to their arms and hands Tuesday when an early-morning blaze ripped through their South Mineral Street home. via Cumberland Times-News
Ordinance for addresses read in Piedmont
“No changes will be made without your OK”
Although they admit they still have some questions, Piedmont Town Council members held the first reading of an ordinance that authorizes participation in the Mineral County Street Mapping and Addressing ... via Cumberland Times-News
Beckley couple credits faith for keeping marriage strong
“If you didn't have that commitment, you might be tempted to turn in another direction. It keeps you centered.”
Does true love really last forever? There's a resounding "YES" from a Beckley couple who say a biblical foundation has kept them together for 52 years. via Register-herald.com
Planned building safety ordinance up for discussion by Mineral officials
The Mineral County commissioners are scheduled to discuss the proposed building safety ordinance when they meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the commission room at the county courthouse. via Cumberland Times-News
Bond for schools' benefit blocked
“Or it could be done some other time, but whatever we do, it will be a vote by the entire board”
The official results are in and the margin by which the Mineral County bond issue was defeated has actually widened a bit, according to County Clerk Lauren Ellifritz. via Cumberland Times-News
“There was some loss, but it could have been a lot worse”
A 7-year-old girl sustained minor burns to her face Monday morning when the bedding in one of the bedrooms at 117 Erin St. via Cumberland Times-News
Mineral County sheriff, commission races to be busy
Mineral County Republicans will have three people to pick from when they choose their candidate for Mineral County Commission, and the Democrats will have a wide variety of candidates for sheriff when voters go ... via Cumberland Times-News
Eight hopefuls file for Mineral offices
“Five of them were here by a quarter to 9, and we opened at 8:30”
Eight people filed candidacy papers for local offices on Monday, according to Mineral County Clerk Laurin Ellifritz. via Cumberland Times-News
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