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ELKINS - After nearly three decades of sacrifice, prayer and steady generosity, St. Brendan Catholic Church has paid off its mortgage, marking a milestone parish leaders say will open the door to new possibilities for…

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WVU coach knows how to build a defense

MORGANTOWN — Think Rich Rodriguez football and what do you think of? Offense. Innovative. Pat White. Steve Slaton. Noel Devine. Owen Schmitt. Rasheed Marshall. Chris Henry. But here's a pretty well-guarded secret about Rich Rodriguez football in his first go-round at West Virginia. They played defense, too. Some of the best defenders at WVU…

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

Juanita Jane Morgan

Juanita Jane Morgan, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the remarkable age of 103. A celebration of her extraordinary 103 years will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at noon Monday,

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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