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Archer Realty Team welcomes Willard and Debbie Wantulok
Welcome, Willard and Debbie Wantulok, to the Archer Realty team. This couple, who will be married 44 years this month, has five sons, four daughtersin- law, and expecting their 10th grandchild later this year.
Prince and Princess contest
Maynard Pioneer Days is looking for contestants for the annual Prince and Princess contest. All children must be 12 months or younger as of Sept. 1 to be eligible. To enter, call and register your child with Tara Conley at Maynard City Hall at 647-2701.
Around the Kitchen Table with Nanny
We sure do miss our Italian restaurants in town and let’s hope we get a new one before too long. Meanwhile, try some Italian at home! Here are some of my favorite home made Italian recipes.
Jones retires from Imboden VFD
Steve Jones from Imboden recently retired from the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department after 50 years of service as a firefighter and 40 years as an Emergency Medical Technician. He served as Assistant Chief of the Imboden Volunteer Fire Department for 26 years, interim chief of the Pocahontas Fire Department and Fire Marshall for the Imboden, Walnut Ridge and Pocahontas Fire Departments.
RandolphCounty manleads deputies onlow-speed chase
A Randolph County Deputy sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized following a chase near the Stokes community on Monday, Aug. 7. The incident unfolded after law enforcement responded to a domestic violence call, culminating in an armed confrontation with a suspect.
Chamber hosts reception for school officials
The Randolph County Chamber of Commerce held a warm and inviting reception on Tuesday afternoon at the historic Old Randolph County Courthouse to welcome the new additions to the local public schools. The event was attended by several members of the community, educators and school board directors who gathered to extend a welcome to the newcomers.
Pocahontas Public School extends its appreciation to the community by introducing complimentary VIP athletic passes for senior citizens aged 55 and older residing in the Pocahontas School District
Pocahontas Public School extends its appreciation to the community by introducing complimentary VIP athletic passes for senior citizens aged 55 and older residing in the Pocahontas School District. In addition to senior citizens, Pocahontas Public School is proud to extend VIP passes to military personnel, including both active-duty members and veterans.
Randolph County JPs tourAlma Spikes property
On Thursday, Aug. 20, members of the Randolph County Quorum Court, led by Judge Ben Wicker, Tax Collector Jennifer Zitzalberger, County Attorney Ryan Wallace and several county employees, embarked on a tour of the Alma Spikes Elementary School property. The tour was conducted by Pocahontas School Superintendent Dr. Lance Arbuckle, and it ignited discussions regarding the potential relocation of some county offices, including the district court, to the ten-acre property on Highland Drive. If implemented, this move would create a large Randolph County justice complex.