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Storm Causes Damage, Flooding

The Inter-Mountain photo by Anthony Gaynor Tuesday evening's severe storm caused damage in Elkins, including bringing down this tree on Gorman Avenue. Officials say power was out in some areas as heavy flooding was reported…

Emergency Landing on the Highway

BOWDEN - An airplane traveling from North Carolina to Michigan was forced to make an emergency landing on U.S. Route 33 near the…

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Purple Up

Educators across the state understand each child comes to the classroom with different experiences. They try to meet the needs of individuals even while they’re teaching many students at once. Some of those children are part of military families, with their own set of challenges. During Purple Up Month — the month of the…

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…

Salute

Last week, two West Virginia communities suffered losses that have become much rarer — thank goodness…

Mine Safety

Do you believe the current U.S. election system is vulnerable to widespread voter fraud?

Obituaries

Mary Jane White Henthorne

Mary Jane White Henthorne, 82, a resident of Elkins, West Virginia, departed this life early Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, at home with her loving family by her side and under the care of Mountain Hospice. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Thursday, July 23,…

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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. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: Country Music and Old-Time Jam Sessions are no longer being held at Armadillo Flats for the rest of the…

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Illusions reign supreme

Illusions reign supreme in this summer of moral rectitude. Both Donald Trump and his opponents celebrate the glories of American exceptionalism, although they greatly differ on what that means. Broadly, the idea of "exceptionalism" holds that the United States is so superior to other states and cultures that it has the right to lecture…

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