Renegades, Warriors to meet in sectional final
by John Conley
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Westside and Wyoming East are headed to Round Four.

The Class AA No. 4 Renegades and No. 5 Warriors each won their Region 3, Section 1 semifinal in Beckley on Tuesday night, setting up a championship game on Thursday.

Westside crushed Independence, 91-47, and East beat Summers County, 71-46.

This will be the fourth, and most important, meeting between the arch rivals this year. The Renegades (17-6) have won two of the previous three.

“They know what we’re going to do, and we know what they’re doing to do,” said WHS coach Nick Cook. “I think it will come down to a matter of execution. The team that executes better will win.”

East jumped to a 28-6 lead in the first 10-plus minutes of the first semi on Tuesday. The Warriors shot over 50 percent in the first half and dominated the boards as well. In one sequence, East got five shots before converting.

“We came out fast,” said WEHS coach Rory Chapman. “When we’re shooting well, rebounding and not turning the ball over, we’re hard to beat.”

The Warriors (16-7) held a 37-20 margin at the half and scored the first six points of the third quarter. Summers County (12-10) was never closer than 15 after the first period.

Brett Bowling paced a balanced offense with 16 points. Josh Tunstalle had 14, and Cody Lester scored 13. Christian Hedinger added 10.

Westside used a 23-0 run in the first stanza to open up a 32-8 advantage and cruised on from there.

“We wanted to come out and set the tempo, and that’s what we did,” Cook said.

Justin Cogar tallied 15 for the Renegades. Corey Bowles had 13, followed by Jordan Browning (11) and Will Fox (10).

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Plans being finalized for Community Service Initiative
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With less than a month to go before the Boy Scouts arrive for the Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative, area leaders are finalizing details for the historic event.

“We’re taking part in something that has never happened before,” said Christy Laxton, co-champion for the Wyoming County CSI. “We”ll make history and we’ll be history.”

An estimated 2,600 to 3,000 Boy Scouts are expected to visit the county to take part in a wide array of community service projects.

“We’ve had project manager training, and almost all of the projects have had both managers attend,” Laxton stated. “Some have had only one because of people working or other reasons, but we’re going to make sure everybody gets trained.”

All volunteers must have online training in order to participate. Laxton says an evening session will probably be set up to assist any volunteers who do not have Internet access.

Laxton and VISTA Morgan Finley have been going through the details of each project.

“We go through line item by line item,” said Laxton. “We look at the scope of work, tools they will need, if they will need water delivered, need for restroom facilities, where the (Boy Scout) buses will be parked. We want to make sure everything is under control.

“We’ve sent out emails and made phone calls,” she continued. “We’ve done everything we can do.

“We’ve been touching base with project managers and make sure they have daily task schedules,” Laxton remarked. “So if you have a three-day project, we need of list of what you plan for the Scouts to do each day of your project.

“We want to make sure everything is on site before the Scouts arrive,” she added.

There will be a meeting soon with the Instant Command Center on how to handle any emergencies which might arise.

Tour guides for the buses coming in are also required.

The Wyoming County Commission and local businesses have donated funds.

“One business will provide all the bottled water, and another one donated money for gloves and safety goggles for the Scouts,” stated Laxton.

There are 25 projects. “A lot of these are five-day projects,” said Laxton. “Several of them were combined into one line item.

“It’s hard to believe it’s less than a month away,” she stated. “We’re proud to be involved and glad to be a part of it.”

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Museum to celebrate West Virginia Day on Thursday
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The Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana will be celebrating West Virginia Day on Thursday.

The museum will open to the public at noon, and cake and punch will be offered to visitors.

A ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.

County Commissioner Silas Mullins will give the invocation. Betsy Ross, chair of the organizing committee for the celebration, will welcome those in attendance.

Jim Cook, a member of the museum board and an Oceana council member, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Epp Cline, president of the museum board, will give introductory remarks.

Del. Linda Goode Phillips will talk about Wyoming County and the future.

Ross will announce the winners of the essay contest. Winners were selected from students in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

The museum has a display of items to be placed in a time capsule.

These items include photos, letters from Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, from Phillips and from school children.

Burial of the time capsule may take place at a future date, Ross explained, as discussion continues about the best location for it.

The time capsule will be opened in 50 years.

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Little League baseball all-star tournaments will be starting soon.

The 7-8 year-old Coach Pitch event gets under way this Saturday at Chapmanville.

Mullens will host the 9-10 year-old all-stars beginning June 29 at Charles Jones Field.

The 11-12 year-old tournament starts July 6 at Madison.

Wyoming County teams compete in district play with teams from McDowell, Logan, Mingo and Boone counties.

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Sheriff releases May arrest list
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The Wyoming County Sheriff;s Department has released its May report.

Hall: Gregory Allen Shumate, Princeton, violation of a protective order; Ronald Jason McElroy, robbery; James Matthew Broyles, Saulsville, malicious wounding; Kody Lester, Bud, driving revoked; James Dewey Godsey, Jr., Bud, wanton endangerment.

S. Cook: Thomas Carl Short, Pineville, escape; Anthony Carlo Fuller, Glen Rogers, driving revoked for DUI; Trina Ann Ball, New Richmond, petit larceny; Sampy Eugene Taylor, Ikes Fork, driving revoked for DUI; Landon Cline, Simon, federal probation violation; Katherine D. Evans, Pineville, grand larceny.

Brooks: Grover “Scott” Thacker, PIneville, releasing septic tank effluent on ground (two counts).

McKinney: Billy Gene Irick, Jr., Pineville, possession without prescription; Russell Ward Toler, Brenton, DUI first offense; Erica Jean Tilley, Glen Fork, domestic battery; Jonathan Wayne Clay, Saulsville, grand larceny (two counts); Gregory Harold Bailey, Beckley, domestic battery; Jason Todd Ramsey, Pineville, DUI controlled substance, possession without prescription.

Wallen: Jams Leroy Adkins, Rockview, aggravated DUI.

Shifflette and J. White: Kelly Steven Conn, Long Branch, malicious wounding.

S. White: Jason R. Newcomb, Fanrock, battery, destruction of property and petit larceny; Larry Randall Parks, possession without prescription (two counts).

Meadows: Glen King, II, Itmann, domestic battery; Robin Lynn Centenera, Fredericksburg, Va., domestic battery; Brandi Leann Burgess, Pineville, DUI first offense; Robert “Pete” Morgan, Brenton, DUI, obstructing and destruction of property.

Toler: Jennifer Lynn Mullens, Itmann, domestic battery; Michael Lee Parsons, Cyclone, domestic assault and brandishing; Susan Renee Wood, Brenton, contempt of DVP; Rodney Allen Walker, Kopperston, malicious wounding.

Lucas and Smith: Jenney Dawn Byrd, New Richmond, felony fugitive from justice.

Ellison: Cody Lee Mills, Bud, grand larceny; Travis Daniel Lester, Ramey Addition, domestic battery; Dwight Moody Cook, Rockview, domestic battery.

Riffe: Dewayne George Bishop, Simon, domestic battery; Harold Gene Lane, Brenton, illegal timbering.

Ellison and Brooks: Delbert Lester, McGraws, delivery of a controlled substance (eight counts).

J. White: Misty Dawn Barefoot, Brenton, malicious wounding; Hope Marie Tolliver, Rockview, domestic battery; Stacy Lawrence Tucker, Rockview, domestic battery.

Smith: Woodrow Wilson Kennedy, Clear Fork, indecent exposure; Mitchell Shane Goodwin, Kopperston, obtaining under false pretenses (felony); Diana Francis Newsome, Oceana, grand larceny; David Earl Pelphrey, daytime burglary (two counts), battery and capias.

Blankenship: Edd Curtis Bedwell, Bud, DUI first offense and driving revoked; Buddy Lee Rakes, Oceana, DUI first offense; Owen William Roark, Raleigh, domestic battery (two counts); William Edward Martin, Beckley, domestic battery.

Smith and S. White: James Steven Farley, Pineville, malicous wounding and fleeing on foot.

Johnson:Thomas Edward Fleenor, Jr., Oceana, assault.

Snow: Angelina Kay May, Wyoming, uttering.

Clemins: Amy Hope Shumate, Glen Rogers, nighttime burglary; Jared M. Stiltner, Davy, DUI under 21; Gary Ray Cella, Sophia, domestic battery.

McClain: David Kinser, Wyoming, felony transfer of stolen property.

Shifflette: Jessica Pauline McNeely, New Richmond, DUI first offense; Cecil Edwin Massie, Pineville, domestic battery.

Bailey: Christopher Joey Hurley, Simon, DUI first offense; Bobby Ray Thomas, Rockview, DUI first offense and driving revoked.

Meadows and Wallen: Russell Dale Blankenship, Herndon, domestic battery, battery of an officer and destruction of property.

Bailey and Smith: Edward Allen Turpin, Pineville, felony transfer of stolen property.

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by John Conley
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With less than a month to go before the Boy Scouts arrive for the Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative, area leaders are finalizing details for the historic event.

“We’re taking part in something that has never happened before,” said Christy Laxton, co-champion for the Wyoming County CSI. “We”ll make history and we’ll be history.”

An estimated 2,600 to 3,000 Boy Scouts are expected to visit the county to take part in a wide array of community service projects.

“We’ve had project manager training, and almost all of the projects have had both managers attend,” Laxton stated. “Some have had only one because of people working or other reasons, but we’re going to make sure everybody gets trained.”

All volunteers must have online training in order to participate. Laxton says an evening session will probably be set up to assist any volunteers who do not have Internet access.

Laxton and VISTA Morgan Finley have been going through the details of each project.

“We go through line item by line item,” said Laxton. “We look at the scope of work, tools they will need, if they will need water delivered, need for restroom facilities, where the (Boy Scout) buses will be parked. We want to make sure everything is under control.

“We’ve sent out emails and made phone calls,” she continued. “We’ve done everything we can do.

“We’ve been touching base with project managers and make sure they have daily task schedules,” Laxton remarked. “So if you have a three-day project, we need of list of what you plan for the Scouts to do each day of your project.

“We want to make sure everything is on site before the Scouts arrive,” she added.

There will be a meeting soon with the Instant Command Center on how to handle any emergencies which might arise.

Tour guides for the buses coming in are also required.

The Wyoming County Commission and local businesses have donated funds.

“One business will provide all the bottled water, and another one donated money for gloves and safety goggles for the Scouts,” stated Laxton.

There are 25 projects. “A lot of these are five-day projects,” said Laxton. “Several of them were combined into one line item.

“It’s hard to believe it’s less than a month away,” she stated. “We’re proud to be involved and glad to be a part of it.”

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Museum to celebrate West Virginia Day on Thursday
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The Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana will be celebrating West Virginia Day on Thursday.

The museum will open to the public at noon, and cake and punch will be offered to visitors.

A ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.

County Commissioner Silas Mullins will give the invocation. Betsy Ross, chair of the organizing committee for the celebration, will welcome those in attendance.

Jim Cook, a member of the museum board and an Oceana council member, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Epp Cline, president of the museum board, will give introductory remarks.

Del. Linda Goode Phillips will talk about Wyoming County and the future.

Ross will announce the winners of the essay contest. Winners were selected from students in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

The museum has a display of items to be placed in a time capsule.

These items include photos, letters from Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, from Phillips and from school children.

Burial of the time capsule may take place at a future date, Ross explained, as discussion continues about the best location for it.

The time capsule will be opened in 50 years.

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Little League all-star tournaments begin soon
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Little League baseball all-star tournaments will be starting soon.

The 7-8 year-old Coach Pitch event gets under way this Saturday at Chapmanville.

Mullens will host the 9-10 year-old all-stars beginning June 29 at Charles Jones Field.

The 11-12 year-old tournament starts July 6 at Madison.

Wyoming County teams compete in district play with teams from McDowell, Logan, Mingo and Boone counties.

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Sheriff releases May arrest list
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The Wyoming County Sheriff;s Department has released its May report.

Hall: Gregory Allen Shumate, Princeton, violation of a protective order; Ronald Jason McElroy, robbery; James Matthew Broyles, Saulsville, malicious wounding; Kody Lester, Bud, driving revoked; James Dewey Godsey, Jr., Bud, wanton endangerment.

S. Cook: Thomas Carl Short, Pineville, escape; Anthony Carlo Fuller, Glen Rogers, driving revoked for DUI; Trina Ann Ball, New Richmond, petit larceny; Sampy Eugene Taylor, Ikes Fork, driving revoked for DUI; Landon Cline, Simon, federal probation violation; Katherine D. Evans, Pineville, grand larceny.

Brooks: Grover “Scott” Thacker, PIneville, releasing septic tank effluent on ground (two counts).

McKinney: Billy Gene Irick, Jr., Pineville, possession without prescription; Russell Ward Toler, Brenton, DUI first offense; Erica Jean Tilley, Glen Fork, domestic battery; Jonathan Wayne Clay, Saulsville, grand larceny (two counts); Gregory Harold Bailey, Beckley, domestic battery; Jason Todd Ramsey, Pineville, DUI controlled substance, possession without prescription.

Wallen: Jams Leroy Adkins, Rockview, aggravated DUI.

Shifflette and J. White: Kelly Steven Conn, Long Branch, malicious wounding.

S. White: Jason R. Newcomb, Fanrock, battery, destruction of property and petit larceny; Larry Randall Parks, possession without prescription (two counts).

Meadows: Glen King, II, Itmann, domestic battery; Robin Lynn Centenera, Fredericksburg, Va., domestic battery; Brandi Leann Burgess, Pineville, DUI first offense; Robert “Pete” Morgan, Brenton, DUI, obstructing and destruction of property.

Toler: Jennifer Lynn Mullens, Itmann, domestic battery; Michael Lee Parsons, Cyclone, domestic assault and brandishing; Susan Renee Wood, Brenton, contempt of DVP; Rodney Allen Walker, Kopperston, malicious wounding.

Lucas and Smith: Jenney Dawn Byrd, New Richmond, felony fugitive from justice.

Ellison: Cody Lee Mills, Bud, grand larceny; Travis Daniel Lester, Ramey Addition, domestic battery; Dwight Moody Cook, Rockview, domestic battery.

Riffe: Dewayne George Bishop, Simon, domestic battery; Harold Gene Lane, Brenton, illegal timbering.

Ellison and Brooks: Delbert Lester, McGraws, delivery of a controlled substance (eight counts).

J. White: Misty Dawn Barefoot, Brenton, malicious wounding; Hope Marie Tolliver, Rockview, domestic battery; Stacy Lawrence Tucker, Rockview, domestic battery.

Smith: Woodrow Wilson Kennedy, Clear Fork, indecent exposure; Mitchell Shane Goodwin, Kopperston, obtaining under false pretenses (felony); Diana Francis Newsome, Oceana, grand larceny; David Earl Pelphrey, daytime burglary (two counts), battery and capias.

Blankenship: Edd Curtis Bedwell, Bud, DUI first offense and driving revoked; Buddy Lee Rakes, Oceana, DUI first offense; Owen William Roark, Raleigh, domestic battery (two counts); William Edward Martin, Beckley, domestic battery.

Smith and S. White: James Steven Farley, Pineville, malicous wounding and fleeing on foot.

Johnson:Thomas Edward Fleenor, Jr., Oceana, assault.

Snow: Angelina Kay May, Wyoming, uttering.

Clemins: Amy Hope Shumate, Glen Rogers, nighttime burglary; Jared M. Stiltner, Davy, DUI under 21; Gary Ray Cella, Sophia, domestic battery.

McClain: David Kinser, Wyoming, felony transfer of stolen property.

Shifflette: Jessica Pauline McNeely, New Richmond, DUI first offense; Cecil Edwin Massie, Pineville, domestic battery.

Bailey: Christopher Joey Hurley, Simon, DUI first offense; Bobby Ray Thomas, Rockview, DUI first offense and driving revoked.

Meadows and Wallen: Russell Dale Blankenship, Herndon, domestic battery, battery of an officer and destruction of property.

Bailey and Smith: Edward Allen Turpin, Pineville, felony transfer of stolen property.

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Plans being finalized for Community Service Initiative
by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 386 views | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend | print

With less than a month to go before the Boy Scouts arrive for the Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative, area leaders are finalizing details for the historic event.

“We’re taking part in something that has never happened before,” said Christy Laxton, co-champion for the Wyoming County CSI. “We”ll make history and we’ll be history.”

An estimated 2,600 to 3,000 Boy Scouts are expected to visit the county to take part in a wide array of community service projects.

“We’ve had project manager training, and almost all of the projects have had both managers attend,” Laxton stated. “Some have had only one because of people working or other reasons, but we’re going to make sure everybody gets trained.”

All volunteers must have online training in order to participate. Laxton says an evening session will probably be set up to assist any volunteers who do not have Internet access.

Laxton and VISTA Morgan Finley have been going through the details of each project.

“We go through line item by line item,” said Laxton. “We look at the scope of work, tools they will need, if they will need water delivered, need for restroom facilities, where the (Boy Scout) buses will be parked. We want to make sure everything is under control.

“We’ve sent out emails and made phone calls,” she continued. “We’ve done everything we can do.

“We’ve been touching base with project managers and make sure they have daily task schedules,” Laxton remarked. “So if you have a three-day project, we need of list of what you plan for the Scouts to do each day of your project.

“We want to make sure everything is on site before the Scouts arrive,” she added.

There will be a meeting soon with the Instant Command Center on how to handle any emergencies which might arise.

Tour guides for the buses coming in are also required.

The Wyoming County Commission and local businesses have donated funds.

“One business will provide all the bottled water, and another one donated money for gloves and safety goggles for the Scouts,” stated Laxton.

There are 25 projects. “A lot of these are five-day projects,” said Laxton. “Several of them were combined into one line item.

“It’s hard to believe it’s less than a month away,” she stated. “We’re proud to be involved and glad to be a part of it.”

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Museum to celebrate West Virginia Day on Thursday
by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 1576 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

The Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana will be celebrating West Virginia Day on Thursday.

The museum will open to the public at noon, and cake and punch will be offered to visitors.

A ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.

County Commissioner Silas Mullins will give the invocation. Betsy Ross, chair of the organizing committee for the celebration, will welcome those in attendance.

Jim Cook, a member of the museum board and an Oceana council member, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Epp Cline, president of the museum board, will give introductory remarks.

Del. Linda Goode Phillips will talk about Wyoming County and the future.

Ross will announce the winners of the essay contest. Winners were selected from students in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

The museum has a display of items to be placed in a time capsule.

These items include photos, letters from Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, from Phillips and from school children.

Burial of the time capsule may take place at a future date, Ross explained, as discussion continues about the best location for it.

The time capsule will be opened in 50 years.

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Little League all-star tournaments begin soon
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Little League baseball all-star tournaments will be starting soon.

The 7-8 year-old Coach Pitch event gets under way this Saturday at Chapmanville.

Mullens will host the 9-10 year-old all-stars beginning June 29 at Charles Jones Field.

The 11-12 year-old tournament starts July 6 at Madison.

Wyoming County teams compete in district play with teams from McDowell, Logan, Mingo and Boone counties.

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Sheriff releases May arrest list
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The Wyoming County Sheriff;s Department has released its May report.

Hall: Gregory Allen Shumate, Princeton, violation of a protective order; Ronald Jason McElroy, robbery; James Matthew Broyles, Saulsville, malicious wounding; Kody Lester, Bud, driving revoked; James Dewey Godsey, Jr., Bud, wanton endangerment.

S. Cook: Thomas Carl Short, Pineville, escape; Anthony Carlo Fuller, Glen Rogers, driving revoked for DUI; Trina Ann Ball, New Richmond, petit larceny; Sampy Eugene Taylor, Ikes Fork, driving revoked for DUI; Landon Cline, Simon, federal probation violation; Katherine D. Evans, Pineville, grand larceny.

Brooks: Grover “Scott” Thacker, PIneville, releasing septic tank effluent on ground (two counts).

McKinney: Billy Gene Irick, Jr., Pineville, possession without prescription; Russell Ward Toler, Brenton, DUI first offense; Erica Jean Tilley, Glen Fork, domestic battery; Jonathan Wayne Clay, Saulsville, grand larceny (two counts); Gregory Harold Bailey, Beckley, domestic battery; Jason Todd Ramsey, Pineville, DUI controlled substance, possession without prescription.

Wallen: Jams Leroy Adkins, Rockview, aggravated DUI.

Shifflette and J. White: Kelly Steven Conn, Long Branch, malicious wounding.

S. White: Jason R. Newcomb, Fanrock, battery, destruction of property and petit larceny; Larry Randall Parks, possession without prescription (two counts).

Meadows: Glen King, II, Itmann, domestic battery; Robin Lynn Centenera, Fredericksburg, Va., domestic battery; Brandi Leann Burgess, Pineville, DUI first offense; Robert “Pete” Morgan, Brenton, DUI, obstructing and destruction of property.

Toler: Jennifer Lynn Mullens, Itmann, domestic battery; Michael Lee Parsons, Cyclone, domestic assault and brandishing; Susan Renee Wood, Brenton, contempt of DVP; Rodney Allen Walker, Kopperston, malicious wounding.

Lucas and Smith: Jenney Dawn Byrd, New Richmond, felony fugitive from justice.

Ellison: Cody Lee Mills, Bud, grand larceny; Travis Daniel Lester, Ramey Addition, domestic battery; Dwight Moody Cook, Rockview, domestic battery.

Riffe: Dewayne George Bishop, Simon, domestic battery; Harold Gene Lane, Brenton, illegal timbering.

Ellison and Brooks: Delbert Lester, McGraws, delivery of a controlled substance (eight counts).

J. White: Misty Dawn Barefoot, Brenton, malicious wounding; Hope Marie Tolliver, Rockview, domestic battery; Stacy Lawrence Tucker, Rockview, domestic battery.

Smith: Woodrow Wilson Kennedy, Clear Fork, indecent exposure; Mitchell Shane Goodwin, Kopperston, obtaining under false pretenses (felony); Diana Francis Newsome, Oceana, grand larceny; David Earl Pelphrey, daytime burglary (two counts), battery and capias.

Blankenship: Edd Curtis Bedwell, Bud, DUI first offense and driving revoked; Buddy Lee Rakes, Oceana, DUI first offense; Owen William Roark, Raleigh, domestic battery (two counts); William Edward Martin, Beckley, domestic battery.

Smith and S. White: James Steven Farley, Pineville, malicous wounding and fleeing on foot.

Johnson:Thomas Edward Fleenor, Jr., Oceana, assault.

Snow: Angelina Kay May, Wyoming, uttering.

Clemins: Amy Hope Shumate, Glen Rogers, nighttime burglary; Jared M. Stiltner, Davy, DUI under 21; Gary Ray Cella, Sophia, domestic battery.

McClain: David Kinser, Wyoming, felony transfer of stolen property.

Shifflette: Jessica Pauline McNeely, New Richmond, DUI first offense; Cecil Edwin Massie, Pineville, domestic battery.

Bailey: Christopher Joey Hurley, Simon, DUI first offense; Bobby Ray Thomas, Rockview, DUI first offense and driving revoked.

Meadows and Wallen: Russell Dale Blankenship, Herndon, domestic battery, battery of an officer and destruction of property.

Bailey and Smith: Edward Allen Turpin, Pineville, felony transfer of stolen property.

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Plans being finalized for Community Service Initiative
by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 386 views | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend | print

With less than a month to go before the Boy Scouts arrive for the Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative, area leaders are finalizing details for the historic event.

“We’re taking part in something that has never happened before,” said Christy Laxton, co-champion for the Wyoming County CSI. “We”ll make history and we’ll be history.”

An estimated 2,600 to 3,000 Boy Scouts are expected to visit the county to take part in a wide array of community service projects.

“We’ve had project manager training, and almost all of the projects have had both managers attend,” Laxton stated. “Some have had only one because of people working or other reasons, but we’re going to make sure everybody gets trained.”

All volunteers must have online training in order to participate. Laxton says an evening session will probably be set up to assist any volunteers who do not have Internet access.

Laxton and VISTA Morgan Finley have been going through the details of each project.

“We go through line item by line item,” said Laxton. “We look at the scope of work, tools they will need, if they will need water delivered, need for restroom facilities, where the (Boy Scout) buses will be parked. We want to make sure everything is under control.

“We’ve sent out emails and made phone calls,” she continued. “We’ve done everything we can do.

“We’ve been touching base with project managers and make sure they have daily task schedules,” Laxton remarked. “So if you have a three-day project, we need of list of what you plan for the Scouts to do each day of your project.

“We want to make sure everything is on site before the Scouts arrive,” she added.

There will be a meeting soon with the Instant Command Center on how to handle any emergencies which might arise.

Tour guides for the buses coming in are also required.

The Wyoming County Commission and local businesses have donated funds.

“One business will provide all the bottled water, and another one donated money for gloves and safety goggles for the Scouts,” stated Laxton.

There are 25 projects. “A lot of these are five-day projects,” said Laxton. “Several of them were combined into one line item.

“It’s hard to believe it’s less than a month away,” she stated. “We’re proud to be involved and glad to be a part of it.”

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Museum to celebrate West Virginia Day on Thursday
by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 1576 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

The Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana will be celebrating West Virginia Day on Thursday.

The museum will open to the public at noon, and cake and punch will be offered to visitors.

A ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.

County Commissioner Silas Mullins will give the invocation. Betsy Ross, chair of the organizing committee for the celebration, will welcome those in attendance.

Jim Cook, a member of the museum board and an Oceana council member, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Epp Cline, president of the museum board, will give introductory remarks.

Del. Linda Goode Phillips will talk about Wyoming County and the future.

Ross will announce the winners of the essay contest. Winners were selected from students in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

The museum has a display of items to be placed in a time capsule.

These items include photos, letters from Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, from Phillips and from school children.

Burial of the time capsule may take place at a future date, Ross explained, as discussion continues about the best location for it.

The time capsule will be opened in 50 years.

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Little League baseball all-star tournaments will be starting soon.

The 7-8 year-old Coach Pitch event gets under way this Saturday at Chapmanville.

Mullens will host the 9-10 year-old all-stars beginning June 29 at Charles Jones Field.

The 11-12 year-old tournament starts July 6 at Madison.

Wyoming County teams compete in district play with teams from McDowell, Logan, Mingo and Boone counties.

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Sheriff releases May arrest list
by John Conley
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The Wyoming County Sheriff;s Department has released its May report.

Hall: Gregory Allen Shumate, Princeton, violation of a protective order; Ronald Jason McElroy, robbery; James Matthew Broyles, Saulsville, malicious wounding; Kody Lester, Bud, driving revoked; James Dewey Godsey, Jr., Bud, wanton endangerment.

S. Cook: Thomas Carl Short, Pineville, escape; Anthony Carlo Fuller, Glen Rogers, driving revoked for DUI; Trina Ann Ball, New Richmond, petit larceny; Sampy Eugene Taylor, Ikes Fork, driving revoked for DUI; Landon Cline, Simon, federal probation violation; Katherine D. Evans, Pineville, grand larceny.

Brooks: Grover “Scott” Thacker, PIneville, releasing septic tank effluent on ground (two counts).

McKinney: Billy Gene Irick, Jr., Pineville, possession without prescription; Russell Ward Toler, Brenton, DUI first offense; Erica Jean Tilley, Glen Fork, domestic battery; Jonathan Wayne Clay, Saulsville, grand larceny (two counts); Gregory Harold Bailey, Beckley, domestic battery; Jason Todd Ramsey, Pineville, DUI controlled substance, possession without prescription.

Wallen: Jams Leroy Adkins, Rockview, aggravated DUI.

Shifflette and J. White: Kelly Steven Conn, Long Branch, malicious wounding.

S. White: Jason R. Newcomb, Fanrock, battery, destruction of property and petit larceny; Larry Randall Parks, possession without prescription (two counts).

Meadows: Glen King, II, Itmann, domestic battery; Robin Lynn Centenera, Fredericksburg, Va., domestic battery; Brandi Leann Burgess, Pineville, DUI first offense; Robert “Pete” Morgan, Brenton, DUI, obstructing and destruction of property.

Toler: Jennifer Lynn Mullens, Itmann, domestic battery; Michael Lee Parsons, Cyclone, domestic assault and brandishing; Susan Renee Wood, Brenton, contempt of DVP; Rodney Allen Walker, Kopperston, malicious wounding.

Lucas and Smith: Jenney Dawn Byrd, New Richmond, felony fugitive from justice.

Ellison: Cody Lee Mills, Bud, grand larceny; Travis Daniel Lester, Ramey Addition, domestic battery; Dwight Moody Cook, Rockview, domestic battery.

Riffe: Dewayne George Bishop, Simon, domestic battery; Harold Gene Lane, Brenton, illegal timbering.

Ellison and Brooks: Delbert Lester, McGraws, delivery of a controlled substance (eight counts).

J. White: Misty Dawn Barefoot, Brenton, malicious wounding; Hope Marie Tolliver, Rockview, domestic battery; Stacy Lawrence Tucker, Rockview, domestic battery.

Smith: Woodrow Wilson Kennedy, Clear Fork, indecent exposure; Mitchell Shane Goodwin, Kopperston, obtaining under false pretenses (felony); Diana Francis Newsome, Oceana, grand larceny; David Earl Pelphrey, daytime burglary (two counts), battery and capias.

Blankenship: Edd Curtis Bedwell, Bud, DUI first offense and driving revoked; Buddy Lee Rakes, Oceana, DUI first offense; Owen William Roark, Raleigh, domestic battery (two counts); William Edward Martin, Beckley, domestic battery.

Smith and S. White: James Steven Farley, Pineville, malicous wounding and fleeing on foot.

Johnson:Thomas Edward Fleenor, Jr., Oceana, assault.

Snow: Angelina Kay May, Wyoming, uttering.

Clemins: Amy Hope Shumate, Glen Rogers, nighttime burglary; Jared M. Stiltner, Davy, DUI under 21; Gary Ray Cella, Sophia, domestic battery.

McClain: David Kinser, Wyoming, felony transfer of stolen property.

Shifflette: Jessica Pauline McNeely, New Richmond, DUI first offense; Cecil Edwin Massie, Pineville, domestic battery.

Bailey: Christopher Joey Hurley, Simon, DUI first offense; Bobby Ray Thomas, Rockview, DUI first offense and driving revoked.

Meadows and Wallen: Russell Dale Blankenship, Herndon, domestic battery, battery of an officer and destruction of property.

Bailey and Smith: Edward Allen Turpin, Pineville, felony transfer of stolen property.

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by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 386 views | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend | print

With less than a month to go before the Boy Scouts arrive for the Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative, area leaders are finalizing details for the historic event.

“We’re taking part in something that has never happened before,” said Christy Laxton, co-champion for the Wyoming County CSI. “We”ll make history and we’ll be history.”

An estimated 2,600 to 3,000 Boy Scouts are expected to visit the county to take part in a wide array of community service projects.

“We’ve had project manager training, and almost all of the projects have had both managers attend,” Laxton stated. “Some have had only one because of people working or other reasons, but we’re going to make sure everybody gets trained.”

All volunteers must have online training in order to participate. Laxton says an evening session will probably be set up to assist any volunteers who do not have Internet access.

Laxton and VISTA Morgan Finley have been going through the details of each project.

“We go through line item by line item,” said Laxton. “We look at the scope of work, tools they will need, if they will need water delivered, need for restroom facilities, where the (Boy Scout) buses will be parked. We want to make sure everything is under control.

“We’ve sent out emails and made phone calls,” she continued. “We’ve done everything we can do.

“We’ve been touching base with project managers and make sure they have daily task schedules,” Laxton remarked. “So if you have a three-day project, we need of list of what you plan for the Scouts to do each day of your project.

“We want to make sure everything is on site before the Scouts arrive,” she added.

There will be a meeting soon with the Instant Command Center on how to handle any emergencies which might arise.

Tour guides for the buses coming in are also required.

The Wyoming County Commission and local businesses have donated funds.

“One business will provide all the bottled water, and another one donated money for gloves and safety goggles for the Scouts,” stated Laxton.

There are 25 projects. “A lot of these are five-day projects,” said Laxton. “Several of them were combined into one line item.

“It’s hard to believe it’s less than a month away,” she stated. “We’re proud to be involved and glad to be a part of it.”

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Museum to celebrate West Virginia Day on Thursday
by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 1576 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

The Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana will be celebrating West Virginia Day on Thursday.

The museum will open to the public at noon, and cake and punch will be offered to visitors.

A ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.

County Commissioner Silas Mullins will give the invocation. Betsy Ross, chair of the organizing committee for the celebration, will welcome those in attendance.

Jim Cook, a member of the museum board and an Oceana council member, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Epp Cline, president of the museum board, will give introductory remarks.

Del. Linda Goode Phillips will talk about Wyoming County and the future.

Ross will announce the winners of the essay contest. Winners were selected from students in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

The museum has a display of items to be placed in a time capsule.

These items include photos, letters from Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, from Phillips and from school children.

Burial of the time capsule may take place at a future date, Ross explained, as discussion continues about the best location for it.

The time capsule will be opened in 50 years.

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Little League baseball all-star tournaments will be starting soon.

The 7-8 year-old Coach Pitch event gets under way this Saturday at Chapmanville.

Mullens will host the 9-10 year-old all-stars beginning June 29 at Charles Jones Field.

The 11-12 year-old tournament starts July 6 at Madison.

Wyoming County teams compete in district play with teams from McDowell, Logan, Mingo and Boone counties.

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Sheriff releases May arrest list
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The Wyoming County Sheriff;s Department has released its May report.

Hall: Gregory Allen Shumate, Princeton, violation of a protective order; Ronald Jason McElroy, robbery; James Matthew Broyles, Saulsville, malicious wounding; Kody Lester, Bud, driving revoked; James Dewey Godsey, Jr., Bud, wanton endangerment.

S. Cook: Thomas Carl Short, Pineville, escape; Anthony Carlo Fuller, Glen Rogers, driving revoked for DUI; Trina Ann Ball, New Richmond, petit larceny; Sampy Eugene Taylor, Ikes Fork, driving revoked for DUI; Landon Cline, Simon, federal probation violation; Katherine D. Evans, Pineville, grand larceny.

Brooks: Grover “Scott” Thacker, PIneville, releasing septic tank effluent on ground (two counts).

McKinney: Billy Gene Irick, Jr., Pineville, possession without prescription; Russell Ward Toler, Brenton, DUI first offense; Erica Jean Tilley, Glen Fork, domestic battery; Jonathan Wayne Clay, Saulsville, grand larceny (two counts); Gregory Harold Bailey, Beckley, domestic battery; Jason Todd Ramsey, Pineville, DUI controlled substance, possession without prescription.

Wallen: Jams Leroy Adkins, Rockview, aggravated DUI.

Shifflette and J. White: Kelly Steven Conn, Long Branch, malicious wounding.

S. White: Jason R. Newcomb, Fanrock, battery, destruction of property and petit larceny; Larry Randall Parks, possession without prescription (two counts).

Meadows: Glen King, II, Itmann, domestic battery; Robin Lynn Centenera, Fredericksburg, Va., domestic battery; Brandi Leann Burgess, Pineville, DUI first offense; Robert “Pete” Morgan, Brenton, DUI, obstructing and destruction of property.

Toler: Jennifer Lynn Mullens, Itmann, domestic battery; Michael Lee Parsons, Cyclone, domestic assault and brandishing; Susan Renee Wood, Brenton, contempt of DVP; Rodney Allen Walker, Kopperston, malicious wounding.

Lucas and Smith: Jenney Dawn Byrd, New Richmond, felony fugitive from justice.

Ellison: Cody Lee Mills, Bud, grand larceny; Travis Daniel Lester, Ramey Addition, domestic battery; Dwight Moody Cook, Rockview, domestic battery.

Riffe: Dewayne George Bishop, Simon, domestic battery; Harold Gene Lane, Brenton, illegal timbering.

Ellison and Brooks: Delbert Lester, McGraws, delivery of a controlled substance (eight counts).

J. White: Misty Dawn Barefoot, Brenton, malicious wounding; Hope Marie Tolliver, Rockview, domestic battery; Stacy Lawrence Tucker, Rockview, domestic battery.

Smith: Woodrow Wilson Kennedy, Clear Fork, indecent exposure; Mitchell Shane Goodwin, Kopperston, obtaining under false pretenses (felony); Diana Francis Newsome, Oceana, grand larceny; David Earl Pelphrey, daytime burglary (two counts), battery and capias.

Blankenship: Edd Curtis Bedwell, Bud, DUI first offense and driving revoked; Buddy Lee Rakes, Oceana, DUI first offense; Owen William Roark, Raleigh, domestic battery (two counts); William Edward Martin, Beckley, domestic battery.

Smith and S. White: James Steven Farley, Pineville, malicous wounding and fleeing on foot.

Johnson:Thomas Edward Fleenor, Jr., Oceana, assault.

Snow: Angelina Kay May, Wyoming, uttering.

Clemins: Amy Hope Shumate, Glen Rogers, nighttime burglary; Jared M. Stiltner, Davy, DUI under 21; Gary Ray Cella, Sophia, domestic battery.

McClain: David Kinser, Wyoming, felony transfer of stolen property.

Shifflette: Jessica Pauline McNeely, New Richmond, DUI first offense; Cecil Edwin Massie, Pineville, domestic battery.

Bailey: Christopher Joey Hurley, Simon, DUI first offense; Bobby Ray Thomas, Rockview, DUI first offense and driving revoked.

Meadows and Wallen: Russell Dale Blankenship, Herndon, domestic battery, battery of an officer and destruction of property.

Bailey and Smith: Edward Allen Turpin, Pineville, felony transfer of stolen property.

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by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 386 views | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend | print

With less than a month to go before the Boy Scouts arrive for the Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative, area leaders are finalizing details for the historic event.

“We’re taking part in something that has never happened before,” said Christy Laxton, co-champion for the Wyoming County CSI. “We”ll make history and we’ll be history.”

An estimated 2,600 to 3,000 Boy Scouts are expected to visit the county to take part in a wide array of community service projects.

“We’ve had project manager training, and almost all of the projects have had both managers attend,” Laxton stated. “Some have had only one because of people working or other reasons, but we’re going to make sure everybody gets trained.”

All volunteers must have online training in order to participate. Laxton says an evening session will probably be set up to assist any volunteers who do not have Internet access.

Laxton and VISTA Morgan Finley have been going through the details of each project.

“We go through line item by line item,” said Laxton. “We look at the scope of work, tools they will need, if they will need water delivered, need for restroom facilities, where the (Boy Scout) buses will be parked. We want to make sure everything is under control.

“We’ve sent out emails and made phone calls,” she continued. “We’ve done everything we can do.

“We’ve been touching base with project managers and make sure they have daily task schedules,” Laxton remarked. “So if you have a three-day project, we need of list of what you plan for the Scouts to do each day of your project.

“We want to make sure everything is on site before the Scouts arrive,” she added.

There will be a meeting soon with the Instant Command Center on how to handle any emergencies which might arise.

Tour guides for the buses coming in are also required.

The Wyoming County Commission and local businesses have donated funds.

“One business will provide all the bottled water, and another one donated money for gloves and safety goggles for the Scouts,” stated Laxton.

There are 25 projects. “A lot of these are five-day projects,” said Laxton. “Several of them were combined into one line item.

“It’s hard to believe it’s less than a month away,” she stated. “We’re proud to be involved and glad to be a part of it.”

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Museum to celebrate West Virginia Day on Thursday
by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 1576 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

The Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana will be celebrating West Virginia Day on Thursday.

The museum will open to the public at noon, and cake and punch will be offered to visitors.

A ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.

County Commissioner Silas Mullins will give the invocation. Betsy Ross, chair of the organizing committee for the celebration, will welcome those in attendance.

Jim Cook, a member of the museum board and an Oceana council member, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Epp Cline, president of the museum board, will give introductory remarks.

Del. Linda Goode Phillips will talk about Wyoming County and the future.

Ross will announce the winners of the essay contest. Winners were selected from students in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

The museum has a display of items to be placed in a time capsule.

These items include photos, letters from Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, from Phillips and from school children.

Burial of the time capsule may take place at a future date, Ross explained, as discussion continues about the best location for it.

The time capsule will be opened in 50 years.

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Little League baseball all-star tournaments will be starting soon.

The 7-8 year-old Coach Pitch event gets under way this Saturday at Chapmanville.

Mullens will host the 9-10 year-old all-stars beginning June 29 at Charles Jones Field.

The 11-12 year-old tournament starts July 6 at Madison.

Wyoming County teams compete in district play with teams from McDowell, Logan, Mingo and Boone counties.

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Sheriff releases May arrest list
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The Wyoming County Sheriff;s Department has released its May report.

Hall: Gregory Allen Shumate, Princeton, violation of a protective order; Ronald Jason McElroy, robbery; James Matthew Broyles, Saulsville, malicious wounding; Kody Lester, Bud, driving revoked; James Dewey Godsey, Jr., Bud, wanton endangerment.

S. Cook: Thomas Carl Short, Pineville, escape; Anthony Carlo Fuller, Glen Rogers, driving revoked for DUI; Trina Ann Ball, New Richmond, petit larceny; Sampy Eugene Taylor, Ikes Fork, driving revoked for DUI; Landon Cline, Simon, federal probation violation; Katherine D. Evans, Pineville, grand larceny.

Brooks: Grover “Scott” Thacker, PIneville, releasing septic tank effluent on ground (two counts).

McKinney: Billy Gene Irick, Jr., Pineville, possession without prescription; Russell Ward Toler, Brenton, DUI first offense; Erica Jean Tilley, Glen Fork, domestic battery; Jonathan Wayne Clay, Saulsville, grand larceny (two counts); Gregory Harold Bailey, Beckley, domestic battery; Jason Todd Ramsey, Pineville, DUI controlled substance, possession without prescription.

Wallen: Jams Leroy Adkins, Rockview, aggravated DUI.

Shifflette and J. White: Kelly Steven Conn, Long Branch, malicious wounding.

S. White: Jason R. Newcomb, Fanrock, battery, destruction of property and petit larceny; Larry Randall Parks, possession without prescription (two counts).

Meadows: Glen King, II, Itmann, domestic battery; Robin Lynn Centenera, Fredericksburg, Va., domestic battery; Brandi Leann Burgess, Pineville, DUI first offense; Robert “Pete” Morgan, Brenton, DUI, obstructing and destruction of property.

Toler: Jennifer Lynn Mullens, Itmann, domestic battery; Michael Lee Parsons, Cyclone, domestic assault and brandishing; Susan Renee Wood, Brenton, contempt of DVP; Rodney Allen Walker, Kopperston, malicious wounding.

Lucas and Smith: Jenney Dawn Byrd, New Richmond, felony fugitive from justice.

Ellison: Cody Lee Mills, Bud, grand larceny; Travis Daniel Lester, Ramey Addition, domestic battery; Dwight Moody Cook, Rockview, domestic battery.

Riffe: Dewayne George Bishop, Simon, domestic battery; Harold Gene Lane, Brenton, illegal timbering.

Ellison and Brooks: Delbert Lester, McGraws, delivery of a controlled substance (eight counts).

J. White: Misty Dawn Barefoot, Brenton, malicious wounding; Hope Marie Tolliver, Rockview, domestic battery; Stacy Lawrence Tucker, Rockview, domestic battery.

Smith: Woodrow Wilson Kennedy, Clear Fork, indecent exposure; Mitchell Shane Goodwin, Kopperston, obtaining under false pretenses (felony); Diana Francis Newsome, Oceana, grand larceny; David Earl Pelphrey, daytime burglary (two counts), battery and capias.

Blankenship: Edd Curtis Bedwell, Bud, DUI first offense and driving revoked; Buddy Lee Rakes, Oceana, DUI first offense; Owen William Roark, Raleigh, domestic battery (two counts); William Edward Martin, Beckley, domestic battery.

Smith and S. White: James Steven Farley, Pineville, malicous wounding and fleeing on foot.

Johnson:Thomas Edward Fleenor, Jr., Oceana, assault.

Snow: Angelina Kay May, Wyoming, uttering.

Clemins: Amy Hope Shumate, Glen Rogers, nighttime burglary; Jared M. Stiltner, Davy, DUI under 21; Gary Ray Cella, Sophia, domestic battery.

McClain: David Kinser, Wyoming, felony transfer of stolen property.

Shifflette: Jessica Pauline McNeely, New Richmond, DUI first offense; Cecil Edwin Massie, Pineville, domestic battery.

Bailey: Christopher Joey Hurley, Simon, DUI first offense; Bobby Ray Thomas, Rockview, DUI first offense and driving revoked.

Meadows and Wallen: Russell Dale Blankenship, Herndon, domestic battery, battery of an officer and destruction of property.

Bailey and Smith: Edward Allen Turpin, Pineville, felony transfer of stolen property.

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Plans being finalized for Community Service Initiative
by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 386 views | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend | print

With less than a month to go before the Boy Scouts arrive for the Reaching the Summit Community Service Initiative, area leaders are finalizing details for the historic event.

“We’re taking part in something that has never happened before,” said Christy Laxton, co-champion for the Wyoming County CSI. “We”ll make history and we’ll be history.”

An estimated 2,600 to 3,000 Boy Scouts are expected to visit the county to take part in a wide array of community service projects.

“We’ve had project manager training, and almost all of the projects have had both managers attend,” Laxton stated. “Some have had only one because of people working or other reasons, but we’re going to make sure everybody gets trained.”

All volunteers must have online training in order to participate. Laxton says an evening session will probably be set up to assist any volunteers who do not have Internet access.

Laxton and VISTA Morgan Finley have been going through the details of each project.

“We go through line item by line item,” said Laxton. “We look at the scope of work, tools they will need, if they will need water delivered, need for restroom facilities, where the (Boy Scout) buses will be parked. We want to make sure everything is under control.

“We’ve sent out emails and made phone calls,” she continued. “We’ve done everything we can do.

“We’ve been touching base with project managers and make sure they have daily task schedules,” Laxton remarked. “So if you have a three-day project, we need of list of what you plan for the Scouts to do each day of your project.

“We want to make sure everything is on site before the Scouts arrive,” she added.

There will be a meeting soon with the Instant Command Center on how to handle any emergencies which might arise.

Tour guides for the buses coming in are also required.

The Wyoming County Commission and local businesses have donated funds.

“One business will provide all the bottled water, and another one donated money for gloves and safety goggles for the Scouts,” stated Laxton.

There are 25 projects. “A lot of these are five-day projects,” said Laxton. “Several of them were combined into one line item.

“It’s hard to believe it’s less than a month away,” she stated. “We’re proud to be involved and glad to be a part of it.”

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Museum to celebrate West Virginia Day on Thursday
by John Conley
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Jun 19, 2013 | 1576 views | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend | print

The Wyoming County Historical Museum in Oceana will be celebrating West Virginia Day on Thursday.

The museum will open to the public at noon, and cake and punch will be offered to visitors.

A ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m.

County Commissioner Silas Mullins will give the invocation. Betsy Ross, chair of the organizing committee for the celebration, will welcome those in attendance.

Jim Cook, a member of the museum board and an Oceana council member, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Epp Cline, president of the museum board, will give introductory remarks.

Del. Linda Goode Phillips will talk about Wyoming County and the future.

Ross will announce the winners of the essay contest. Winners were selected from students in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

The museum has a display of items to be placed in a time capsule.

These items include photos, letters from Congressman Nick Joe Rahall, from Phillips and from school children.

Burial of the time capsule may take place at a future date, Ross explained, as discussion continues about the best location for it.

The time capsule will be opened in 50 years.

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Little League baseball all-star tournaments will be starting soon.

The 7-8 year-old Coach Pitch event gets under way this Saturday at Chapmanville.

Mullens will host the 9-10 year-old all-stars beginning June 29 at Charles Jones Field.

The 11-12 year-old tournament starts July 6 at Madison.

Wyoming County teams compete in district play with teams from McDowell, Logan, Mingo and Boone counties.

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Sheriff releases May arrest list
by John Conley
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The Wyoming County Sheriff;s Department has released its May report.

Hall: Gregory Allen Shumate, Princeton, violation of a protective order; Ronald Jason McElroy, robbery; James Matthew Broyles, Saulsville, malicious wounding; Kody Lester, Bud, driving revoked; James Dewey Godsey, Jr., Bud, wanton endangerment.

S. Cook: Thomas Carl Short, Pineville, escape; Anthony Carlo Fuller, Glen Rogers, driving revoked for DUI; Trina Ann Ball, New Richmond, petit larceny; Sampy Eugene Taylor, Ikes Fork, driving revoked for DUI; Landon Cline, Simon, federal probation violation; Katherine D. Evans, Pineville, grand larceny.

Brooks: Grover “Scott” Thacker, PIneville, releasing septic tank effluent on ground (two counts).

McKinney: Billy Gene Irick, Jr., Pineville, possession without prescription; Russell Ward Toler, Brenton, DUI first offense; Erica Jean Tilley, Glen Fork, domestic battery; Jonathan Wayne Clay, Saulsville, grand larceny (two counts); Gregory Harold Bailey, Beckley, domestic battery; Jason Todd Ramsey, Pineville, DUI controlled substance, possession without prescription.

Wallen: Jams Leroy Adkins, Rockview, aggravated DUI.

Shifflette and J. White: Kelly Steven Conn, Long Branch, malicious wounding.

S. White: Jason R. Newcomb, Fanrock, battery, destruction of property and petit larceny; Larry Randall Parks, possession without prescription (two counts).

Meadows: Glen King, II, Itmann, domestic battery; Robin Lynn Centenera, Fredericksburg, Va., domestic battery; Brandi Leann Burgess, Pineville, DUI first offense; Robert “Pete” Morgan, Brenton, DUI, obstructing and destruction of property.

Toler: Jennifer Lynn Mullens, Itmann, domestic battery; Michael Lee Parsons, Cyclone, domestic assault and brandishing; Susan Renee Wood, Brenton, contempt of DVP; Rodney Allen Walker, Kopperston, malicious wounding.

Lucas and Smith: Jenney Dawn Byrd, New Richmond, felony fugitive from justice.

Ellison: Cody Lee Mills, Bud, grand larceny; Travis Daniel Lester, Ramey Addition, domestic battery; Dwight Moody Cook, Rockview, domestic battery.

Riffe: Dewayne George Bishop, Simon, domestic battery; Harold Gene Lane, Brenton, illegal timbering.

Ellison and Brooks: Delbert Lester, McGraws, delivery of a controlled substance (eight counts).

J. White: Misty Dawn Barefoot, Brenton, malicious wounding; Hope Marie Tolliver, Rockview, domestic battery; Stacy Lawrence Tucker, Rockview, domestic battery.

Smith: Woodrow Wilson Kennedy, Clear Fork, indecent exposure; Mitchell Shane Goodwin, Kopperston, obtaining under false pretenses (felony); Diana Francis Newsome, Oceana, grand larceny; David Earl Pelphrey, daytime burglary (two counts), battery and capias.

Blankenship: Edd Curtis Bedwell, Bud, DUI first offense and driving revoked; Buddy Lee Rakes, Oceana, DUI first offense; Owen William Roark, Raleigh, domestic battery (two counts); William Edward Martin, Beckley, domestic battery.

Smith and S. White: James Steven Farley, Pineville, malicous wounding and fleeing on foot.

Johnson:Thomas Edward Fleenor, Jr., Oceana, assault.

Snow: Angelina Kay May, Wyoming, uttering.

Clemins: Amy Hope Shumate, Glen Rogers, nighttime burglary; Jared M. Stiltner, Davy, DUI under 21; Gary Ray Cella, Sophia, domestic battery.

McClain: David Kinser, Wyoming, felony transfer of stolen property.

Shifflette: Jessica Pauline McNeely, New Richmond, DUI first offense; Cecil Edwin Massie, Pineville, domestic battery.

Bailey: Christopher Joey Hurley, Simon, DUI first offense; Bobby Ray Thomas, Rockview, DUI first offense and driving revoked.

Meadows and Wallen: Russell Dale Blankenship, Herndon, domestic battery, battery of an officer and destruction of property.

Bailey and Smith: Edward Allen Turpin, Pineville, felony transfer of stolen property.

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