ELKINS - The theme of this year's Mountain State Forest Festival is “Autumn in Color,” and the weeklong celebration kicked off Saturday morning with the introduction of Maid Silvia's royal court members in colorful, autumn-themed…
Police asked to watch for park speeders
ELKINS — Police have been asked to issue more speeding violations in two Elkins parks after officials complained of problems…
Belington man facing child pornography charge
BELINGTON – A Barbour County man is behind bars and facing a child pornography felony charge. Leroy Pete Ross, 33,…
Disaster Preparedness Workshop set in Elkins
ELKINS - The Tygart Valley United Way and United Way of Central West Virginia will team up to host seven…
Local Shriners donate to children's hospital
Eleven members of the Mountain Valleys Shrine Club traveled to Lexington, Kentucky to present a $1,000 contribution check to Don…
Data centers a hot topic in elections
PARKERSBURG – The Democratic challenger for one of West Virginia’s Congressional seats pitched legislation on Friday establishing a two-year moratorium…
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Oklahoma State hands Mountaineers 1st loss
MORGANTOWN — Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker was the top quarterback in the transfer portal and had 1st-round NFL Draft pick buzz. Some might’ve doubted that praise, but Mestemaker quickly proved them wrong in the second half against West Virginia. Mestemaker threw for 389 yards and three touchdowns to pound WVU 41-24 in Milan Puskar…
Sport Columns
Rodriguez made the wrong call
MORGANTOWN – With the game at its absolute peak moment Saturday night, the innovator of offense got his hat handed to him. Rich Rodriguez, there is no doubt you can draw up Xs and Os with the best of them, but with 39 seconds remaining in the third quarter, you made the wrong call.…
Virginia is among the oldest teams in college football
WVU quarterback Hawkins has calm, collected confidence
MORGANTOWN — We could throw some smoke and mirrors at you today, enough to make you…
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Editorials
Take part in Festival fun this week
The 88th Mountain State Forest Festival kicks off this morning, with the MSFF Official Opening Ceremony set for 11 a.m. at the Jennings Randolph Federal Building Plaza in Elkins. Today's weather forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. The other MSFF opening day events include the 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.…
Despite Hope Scholarship participation nearly doubling across the state, and a recent survey showing high parent…
More work needed on scholarship program
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
Obituaries
Rosalie Mae 'Rosie' Carr
Rosalie Mae "Rosie" Carr, 87, a resident of Elkins, went to be with the Lord, Thursday Sept. 24, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept 28, 2026., at the Ward Family Cemetery on Ward Road. Pastor Conley Ogden will officiate and interment will follow. In lieu of
Lysle B. Turner
Rosalie Mae 'Rosie' Carr
Rev. Leon Hasper Hevener
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
Area Religion Activities
Community Calendar
Columnists
Trump is no respecter of persons
No doubt Donald Trump knows New York City and is familiar with the Puck building in Manhattan, which is currently owned by Jared Kushner's family. It was once the headquarters of Puck, a satirical magazine founded by Joseph Keppler in 1876 that ran until 1918. The symbol of Puck, the mischievous pixie from Shakespeare's…
EHS Homecoming Parade
Change is hard, but good leaders can help
Never complain, never explain
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