The Inter-Mountain photos by Brad Johnson A Mountaineer Gas crew works to install a gas main in Crystal Springs in Randolph County this week, with the help of C.J. Hughes Construction, out of Huntington. The…
Upshur man charged with soliciting a minor
BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County man is behind bars after allegedly soliciting a juvenile online. Dustin Mitchell Hull, 41, has…
2 Elkins natives featured in state magazine
ELKINS – Two Elkins natives are featured in the Fall 2026 edition of the West Virginia Humanities Council's digital magazine,…
Man charged with retaliation against a witness
BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County man faces intimidation of a witness and domestic battery charges after allegedly attacking a family…
Multi-vehicle accident temporarily closes Don Patron
BUCKHANNON — The Don Patron restaurant was temporarily closed Tuesday after a multi-vehicle accident pushed a car into the building.…
Worker dies in I-79 accident
FAIRMONT - It wasn't immediately known if the Tuesday morning mishap on Interstate 79 that killed one roadworker and injured…
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EHS soccer teams collect wins over Preston
ELKINS - Tristan Whited finished with two goals and two assists to lead Elkins…
D&E spikers drop conference contest
WVU quarterback Hawkins drawing national attention
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football received some good news out of the courtroom Wednesday afternoon. Newly…
Former Georgia safety eligible to play for Mountaineers
Sport Columns
Virginia is among the oldest teams in college football
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - College football players, you may have heard once or twice over…
WVU quarterback Hawkins has calm, collected confidence
MORGANTOWN — We could throw some smoke and mirrors at you today, enough to make you…
WVU defense will have to be better
MORGANTOWN — After West Virginia’s first half against Coastal Carolina, I walked around the press box…
Last week's second half left a bad taste in Mountaineers' mouth
Editorials
More work needed on scholarship program
Despite Hope Scholarship participation nearly doubling across the state, and a recent survey showing high parent satisfaction with the program, skeptics continue to insist reform of the scholarship program is needed. Upshur County Superintendent of Schools Tim Derico announced this month that the county's Hope Scholarship participation rose from 146 students last year to…
A little more than a year ago, we wondered whether West Virginia was even going to…
With recent announcements, W.Va. is making this a ballgame
A little more than a year ago, we wondered whether West Virginia was even going to…
With Recent Announcements, W.Va. Is Making This A Ballgame
During the last decade, a local man has spent countless hours organizing road and bridge dedications…
Honoring Fallen Heroes
Obituaries
Gertrude Helen 'Trudy' Carowick
Gertrude Helen "Trudy" Carowick, 87, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sept. 15, 2026 at her home. Trudy’s request for cremation will be honored. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins. Pastor Tim Eden will officiate.…
Joan Yates
Emaloyn Brennis (Booth) Reed
Stephen Estel Kimbrell
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. GRAND FEATURE PARADE SEATS: Forest Festival Grand Feature Parade seats will be available at the Otterbein United Methodist Church at 1100…
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Columnists
Never complain, never explain
As Ronald Reagan quipped about Jimmy Carter in October 1980, "There he goes again." President Donald Trump has been making news at a frenetic pace. His speech in Dallas was a stream-of-consciousness screed that included administering a loyalty oath and calling himself "the greatest" of presidents. But as with everything Trump, you were not…
Recognition is a much-needed leadership skill
Internal struggle over foreign policy
Thanking the doctor and the newspaper
Life
