BRIDGEPORT – For the first time, an expo is being planned in North Central West Virginia for those who love building, collecting and enjoying Lego creations. The Almost Heaven Lego Bash is set for Sept.…
Man accused of malicious assault in Barbour
BELINGTON – A homeless man is behind bars after allegedly attacking another man and then being held at gunpoint until…
Tucker data center opponents seek hearing
DAVIS – A Tucker County grass-roots group of local citizens, along with two conservation groups, are asking for their concerns…
Elkins, Buckhannon re-up for promotion plan
ELKINS — The City of Elkins and the City of Buckhannon have re-entered an advertising co-op with the West Virginia…
Stitched with memories: Quilter honored at Barbour Fair
PHILIPPI – A quilt that traveled all the way from California to this year's Barbour County Fair carried with it…
Learning about Lunch with Neighbors
Diana and Greg Johnson, coordinators of the Lunch with Neighbors ministry housed at the First United Methodist Church, spoke with…
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Local Sports
Seneca Soccer Preparing for Fall Soccer
Mountaineer soccer earns draw at No. 21 UNC Greensboro
Mountain Lions fall to the Warriors
PHILIPPI — The Philip Barbour Colts opened their season with a 30-29 victory over the Grafton…
Colts win with last-second field goal
Sport Columns
Rich Rod's hiring of Boulware and Trickett made sense
MORGANTOWN — Back on Dec. 29, 2025, West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez…
Weather has been too nice for Rodriguez
MORGANTOWN — In just two weeks, West Virginia football kicks off against Coastal Carolina at noon…
2026 Season Prediction
MORGANTOWN — Think Rich Rodriguez football and what do you think of? Offense. Innovative. Pat White.…
WVU coach knows how to build a defense
Editorials
Voices Joined in Opposition
It's rare to find an issue these days that doesn't divide public opinion, as political differences in our country have become so strongly entrenched. One current issue in West Virginia, however, is uniting both Democrats and Republicans – in opposition. The Valley Link transmission line project, which would run through 18 West Virginia counties,…
Some people complain that newspapers don't publish enough happy news, but this week we reported on…
New citizens display love for U.S.
It might be easy to assume that, as we approach the marking of one month since…
State of Emergency continues
Immediately after the deadly flooding of July 21, West Virginians once again showed how big their…
Next phase of flood recovery
Obituaries
Harry 'Junie' Preston Gum Jr.
Harry "Junie" Preston Gum Jr., 81, passed away Friday, Aug. 28 2026, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Cass, West Virginia. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel at Arbovale, West Virginia, with Pastor Amy Paul officiating. Interment will immediately follow in…
James R. Junkins
Robert 'Bob' Grant Erickson
Nora Katheryne Faunce
Communities
Community Calendar
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found…
Community Calendar
Area Religion Activities
Community Calendar
Columnists
Trump's tariff troubles continue
Donald Trump’s tariff policies reflect outmoded 19th-century economic thought. Yet he has persistently pushed the notion that free trade represents “a rip-off” of American producers and workers. Despite the reality that neither consumers nor workers benefit from restrictive trade, and it is estimated that 86 to 96 percent of levies on imported goods are…
Lessons from the Wetland Ecology
Leaders should eliminate the 'zinger'
We're Losing the Backyard Brawl
Life
August Yards of the Month
The Emma Scott Garden Club Yard of the Month committee has chosen several lovely area yards to highlight this month. Officials try to find homes all over the Elkins area. The committee will be choosing the fall yards of the month the last week of September. Hope this serves as a reminder to get…