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NWS: Tornado touched down in Barbour County

PARKERSBURG - Multiple tornadoes were recorded in West Virginia last week, including one in Barbour County, the National Weather Service said. Three tornadoes that touched down in Washington County and crossed the Ohio River into West Virginia last week were likely on the ground at the same time, according to the NWS. The Weather Service late Friday and Saturday nights issued preliminary assessments of the tornadoes from Washington County to Pleasants, Tyler, Ritchie and Doddridge counties on Tuesday afternoon. The tornadoes caused damage in the counties where they touched down, blowing roofs off structures, signs…

Beverly Fireman's Festival Pet Show

The Inter-Mountain photos by Joe Blankenship Above, Beverly Fireman's Queen Isabella Bender, left, and Beverly Fireman's Teen Queen Aria Waddell,…

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Finding Hope After Tragedy

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 will be remembered as a terrible night for our local community. In Upshur County, around 5 inches of rain fell by 7:26 p.m. Tuesday, leading to massive flooding, which caused tremendous property loss, much of which is still being evaluated. On Thursday afternoon, it was confirmed that two people lost…

Educators across the state understand each child comes to the classroom with different experiences. They try…

Purple Up

Federal officials continue to behave as though they have the right to demand access to West…

Overreach

April is National Volunteer Month, a period to honor those who graciously give their time every…

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Do you know anyone impacted by the flooding from Tuesday evening's severe storms?

Obituaries

Alan Langevin

Alan Langevin, 69, a resident of Elkins, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the WV Caring Hospice Facility in Elkins. Arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Alan Langevin. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

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Area Religion Activities

Parish House Announcements, Buckhannon On the parish calendar: Sisters group meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Irons Chapel, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, for all ladies who wish to grow in their Christian walk. Pam Walling serves as facilitator. Study Group will be 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in Godwin Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist…

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Obsessed with appearances, not results

Jed Clampett, when shocked by Jethro's behavior or lack of discernment, moaned, "One day I'm going to have a long talk with that boy." White House aides must be having that same thought after Donald Trump's "address" to the nation. Instead of talking about the economy or Iran, the President focused on a non-existent…

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