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Whitesville man sentenced to prison for illegal firearm possession
CHARLESTON – U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin announced last week that a Boone County man was sentenced to three years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. James Franklin Platt, 57, of Coal River Road in Whitesville, previously pleaded guilty to charges contained in an indictment returned in October 2012. Platt admitted that on July 20, 2010, he possessed a .22 caliber revolver near Whitesville. Platt was prohibited ...
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<p>The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Most people have heard about this organization, but the Madison Rotary Club recently got an in depth report on its many good works when Marisa Pedro, Make-A-Wish regional manager for Southern West Virginia, was a guest of the club. She explained that wishes usually fall into four categories: Travel wishes, celebrity meetings, gift wishes, and occupational wishes, and benefit children between the ages of 2 &#189; years to 18 years. Make-A-Wish of Southern West Virginia serves 23 counties, and last year granted over 80 wishes, including nine in Boone County, Pedro said. The foundation is funded through donations. The learn more, call 304-342-WISH. Pedro was introduced by Rotary President Nick Smith.</p>
Make-A-Wish Foundation visit Rotary Club
Make-A-Wish® is looking for kindhearted individuals to step forward and volunteer their time and friendship in order to assist with wish fulfillment. To become a wish volunteer, individuals must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal background check, complete an orientation and attend a training session. As members of “wish teams,” volunteers are an important component of fulfilling wishes. Working together, the “wish team” meets wit...
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Boone County Fair The Boone County Fair is Sponsoring a Flea Market at the Madison Civic Center on April 6, 2013 from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Spots are $15 which includes 1 table. Payment is required in advance. Call Virginia at 304-245-8113. Checks payable to: Boone County Fair, P.O. Box 127, Van, WV 25206. St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Night Madison-Danville Jaycees will host a St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Night on Friday, March 15, at the Lick Creek N...
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Premier Bank announces open house in West Hamlin
MADISON — Emma Byrnside, Executive Vice President & Boone Division President, has announced an Open House and special auto loan promotion for the bank’s recently remodeled West Hamlin office. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 20, between 9:00 a. m. and 3:00 p.m. The bank will also offer a special new car financing rate for that day only. Branch Manager Kevin Ramey said, “We’re excited for everyone to see our expanded office which wil...
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Crime Reports
Man killed in logging accident at Boone County coal mine
A man has been killed in a logging accident at a coal mine in Boone County. The accident was not mine related and happened at the Hobet Mine, according to emergency dispatchers. No other injur...
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UPDATE: Fatal shooting reported in Danville
A mother shoots her son three times in the chest and kills him
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Convicted drunken driver makes it to prison after ‘paperwork...
A Logan County man who caused injuries during a 2004 drunken driving incident finally made it to prison after walking free for nearly two years in what officials called a “paperwork snafu.” On Marc...
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Education
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Boone County students meet with state Legislators
CHARLESTON — Students from Madison, Sherman, and Van middle school participated in the 8th Grade Youth and Government Seminars this week at the West Virginia Legislature. The students participat...
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Honor Roll Ramage Elementary 2nd Nine Weeks
Landon Akers, Brea Ballard, George Canterbury, Ian Adkins, Dylan Butcher, Katelyn Bal,l Annie Bender, Ashley Dingess, Kirsten Arthur, Chase Caserta, Timothy Belche,r Devin Chapman, Erika Farrel,l ...
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Two local students named to Dean’s List
The University of Charleston has named 68 students from the School of Pharmacy to the Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Lo...
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Boone students part of WVU Formula SAE competitions
West Virginia University competed in the Formula SAE competitions throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s but has not competed since 2000. This year 29 dedicated students have taken on the task of resurr...
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Agricultural
Business
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Smarr guest speaker at Madison Rotary Club
The Madison Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Conscio Smarr to a recent meeting. As guest speaker, he explained the reasons for developing a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Madison. Smarr, who...
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Judge Rowe speaks to Madison Rotary Club
Judge Jim Rowe, a Democratic candidate for the office of Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, stopped by the Madison Rotary Club on March 21, accompanied by Madison attorneys Cha...
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Alpha Natural Resources to permanently close Upper Big Branc...
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. announced that it plans to permanently close the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine near Whitesville. UBB was the scene of a mine explosion on April 5, 2010, in which 29 m...
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Quillen to retire as Chairman and Director of Alpha Natural ...
BRISTOL, Va. — Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., a leading U.S. coal producer, announced that its chairman of the board, Michael J. Quillen, has chosen not to stand for re-election at the company’s 2...
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Health
Boone Memorial Hospital to recognize ‘National Organ Donor A...
MADISON — More than 113,000 people across the country are awaiting an organ transplant, and at least eighteen will die without receiving one. The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), a fe...
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Pet of the Week
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ADOPT A PET
Please put ID tags on your dogs it could save a life
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ADOPT A PET
Please put ID tags on your dogs it could save a life
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ADOPT A PET
Please put ID tags on your dogs it could save a life
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ADOPT A PET
Please put ID tags on your dogs it could save a life
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