The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie Queen Silvia LXXXVIII Emma Grace Snyder, above, rides a royal float through the 2026 Mountain State Forest Festival Grand Feature Parade in Elkins Saturday. The Inter-Mountain photo by Anthony…
Upshur man accused of threatening police
BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County man faces felony charges after allegedly making threats against police in an online comment about…
REPORT: WVU football commit Chris Wilson shot, killed at 17
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football commit Chris Wilson was reportedly shot and killed Sunday night in Delaware County, Indiana, according…
Special ambulance fee to begin in December
ELKINS - The Randolph County Commission approved the second and final reading of the Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance during…
FEMA deadline extended for July flood victims
BUCKHANNON – The deadline for federal disaster assistance for residents impacted by the July 21 deadly flooding has been extended.…
MSFF Closing Ceremony
The Inter-Mountain photo by Brad Johnson Queen Silvia LXXXVIII Emma Grace Snyder and 2026 Mountain State Forest Festival Executive Director…
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WVU football's defense gashed by Iowa State
MORGANTOWN — Defensive coordinator Zac Alley and West Virginia’s defense was in need of a bounce-back game. Oklahoma State gashed Alley’s defense for 609 yards. The defense was supposed to go back to the drawing board, and it didn't look like it improved at all against Iowa State. The Cyclones had 577 yards on…
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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
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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
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Harry Joseph Harman
Janet Sue Nelson
Barbara 'Bobby Dew' Darlene Ryder
Randall Benton Tucker II
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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. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found…
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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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