The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar Kelley Elkins resident Amber Taylor, above, makes adjustments to Halloween decorations she is installing around the steps of her home on Wilson Street in Elkins Wednesday afternoon. At right, Emmett…
Declining enrollment may cause more closures
ELKINS - Declining student enrollment in Randolph County could possibly lead to further school closings, the county's top education official…
Elkins woman allegedly struck another vehicle on purpose
ELKINS – A Randolph County woman is behind bars after allegedly following another vehicle with her Jeep and purposefully hitting…
Multi-county chase leads to felony charges
ADRIAN - An Upshur County man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing from police on a stolen motorcycle, with…
$50K theft case going to grand jury
ELKINS - A grand jury will hear the case against a Randolph County woman accused of allegedly spending more than…
Autumn on the Dry Fork celebration set for Saturday
HARMAN - A fun-filled day complete with food, music, and crafts will be offered Saturday at the annual Autumn On…
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Elkins sweeps Tucker County Invitational; TV boys compete
PARSONS - The Elkins High School boys and girls cross country teams both earned…
Sport Columns
Alley needs to be better for Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN – Zac Alley is the perfect defensive coordinator. Let me rephrase that. If…
Mountaineers need a win to regain momentum
MORGANTOWN – With the game at its absolute peak moment Saturday night, the innovator of offense…
Rodriguez made the wrong call
Virginia is among the oldest teams in college football
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
Michael David 'Juke' Mullenax
Michael David "Juke" Mullenax, 71, a resident of Job, passed away Sept. 30, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. On Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, he will be moved to the Whitmer Community Church where…
Dora Leigh Conrad Morgan
C. Reed Kimble
Bernettie Pennington Gnegy
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…
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Columnists
Not Trump's first rodeo
"In my own little corner in my own little chair" might come from Richard Rodgers' "Cinderella," but it certainly seems an appropriate mantra for Donald Trump, although his chair is considerably larger and he certainly cannot complain that "anyone" is standing in his way. During Xi Jinping's visit, he feted him with a sumptuous…
Forest Festival brings out everyone’s best efforts
Understanding too often comes last
Trump is no respecter of persons
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