Marlinton, WV

Thursday, November 4, 1926 W.C.T. U. On the old Seneca Trail in the beautiful valley of the Greenbrier River, on one of the most historic spots in the state of West Virginia lies the pretty town of Marlinton, the county seat of Pocahontas County, framed by the magnificent hills clothed in royal robes of autumn… Read the full story

Bettie Lou Galford Vandevender, 91, peacefully passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Pocahontas Center in Marlinton. Born February 19, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Arlie and Annie Bennett. Bettie was a member of New Hope Brethren Church. She spent years of her life as a homemaker, however, she did work for… Read the full story

Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer After a very successful Halloween, the Marlinton Town Council has set its sights on the holiday season. At its meeting Monday night, council discussed Christmas festivities for the town. The Christmas parade is set for Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. and slight changes were made to the Christmas decorating contest.… Read the full story

Joyce Marie Friel McLaughlin, 80, of Marlinton, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Born January 3, 1946, in Marlinton, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Gladys Irvine Friel. Joyce resided in northeast North Carolina for 35 years and practiced as a RN there in… Read the full story

Dear Ms. Graham, A Paper Flower Has Two Sides In March, The Pocahontas Times reported on a visit that deserves more than a passing smile. Children from McClintic Library’s Budding Bookworms group brought a puppet theater, handmade paper flowers and the noisy brightness of childhood to residents of Genesis Pocahontas Center in Marlinton. Staff welcomed… Read the full story

Halloween night 2026 went very well. The Trunk or Treat at Discovery Junction looked busy. We served approximately 300 goblins on 10th Avenue. The weather cooperated as well as could be expected and everyone seemed to have a good time. I realized, all over again, how blessed we all are to live here in a safe and caring… Read the full story

Thursday, November 4, 1976 Mrs. Kerth Nottingham and Mrs. L. E. Montgomery were in New York City last week on a special tour of theater shows. HALLOWEEN The Marlinton Halloween Party was a big success with approximately 400 people attending. The Marlinton Lions Club and Marlinton Jaycees deserve a “thank you” for their efforts and… Read the full story

James Edward Baxter, 86, of Marlinton, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Lewisburg Healthcare Center. Born December 26, 1939, at Marlinton, he was a son of the late Clyde Moore Baxter and Mary Agnes Robertson Baxter. James was a businessman, having operated Renick Farm Supply, S. B. Wallace Wholesale and R. F. S. Show […]

Thursday, October 31, 1901 The amount paid by Marlinton for freight is as much as $10,000 some calendar months. – – – The piles of freight at the depot look as if the business situation is about too much for the present facilities for handling and distributing with convenience and dispatch. – – – A […]

ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, DISTRIBUTEES & LEGATEES Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the Pocahontas County Clerk’s Office at P. O. Box 209, 900 Tenth Avenue, Suite C, Marlinton, WV 24954-0209. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West […]