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Becoming New Citizens

ELKINS — Twenty individuals from 12 countries became new United States citizens during the annual Naturalization Ceremony in Elkins. The new citizens were joined by friends, family and members of the community, who filled the…

Grand jury to hear abuse case

ELKINS — The case of a Randolph County woman accused of abusing three children will be brought before a grand…

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Local Sports

Sapp, Bush emerging in WVU tight end room

MORGANTOWN — Rich Rodriguez’s usage of the tight end has changed over his 37 years of running the offense. Rodriguez went from 10 personnel to 20 personnel and didn’t use much of a tight end for the first 10 years of his offense, which included the early beginnings at West Virginia. The tight end…

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Editorials

State of Emergency continues

It might be easy to assume that, as we approach the marking of one month since the deadly July 21 flooding, things are more-or-less back to normal in our area. People whose homes and property were damaged by the raging waters would be quick to tell you that is a false assumption, however. It's…

Do you think Sen. Jim Justice's legal and financial issues are having a negative impact on his effectiveness in the Senate?

Obituaries

Robert 'Lennie' Scott

Robert 'Lennie' Scott, former resident of Elkins. passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at the age of 76 after suffering for 4 1/2 years with Cerebral Dementia and Parkinson Syndrome. He was residing at a Memory Care Facility in Fishers, Indiana at the time of his death. Lennie had retired to Fishers with his…

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…

Columnists

Redesigning the GOP

As Donald Trump continues his restructuring and redesigning of the Republican Party, GOP exiles impatiently plot and prepare for the day of their return. They bedeck the screens at MSNOW and numerous podcasts, but lack the influence they would prefer over Democrats. They stress constitutional issues and bewail Trump’s outrages on immigration, but still…

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