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Free options and resources for preparing and filing taxes in 2026

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who still need to file their 2025 federal tax returns that free options and resources are available on IRS.gov. Whether taxpayers prefer to prepare their own returns or need assistance, IRS.gov offers secure electronic filing options. E-filing remains the fastest and most secure way to file a tax return. “IRS Free File demonstrates the IRS’s commitment to providing taxpayers an easy and secure way to prepare and file their federal tax return at no cost,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. “Free ...

WVU dental student following her purpose

The mission of a land-grant university is rooted in service to the state and its people, and it is especially true at West Virginia University. As the only state completely within Appalachia, an area facing significant healthcare disparities, that mission of service drives the WVU School of Dentistry and other units across WVU Health Sciences. For Brianna Hodak, a fourth-year Doctor of Dental Surgery student from Spring Church, Pa., a myriad of opportunities to serve others through rural healthcare drew her to WVU. Since enrolling at the university, she has immersed herself in ...

Rotary learns about Morrison-Novakovic Center

ELKINS — Dr. Brantley Craig, Davis & Elkins College Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy and Director of the Morrison-Novakovic Center for Faith & Public Policy, and Benfield-Vick Chaplain Dr. Franklin Tanner Capps addressed the Rotary Club of Elkins at its regular meeting. The ...

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. FISH FRY: Knights of Columbus Council 603 will hold its last Fish Fry of the year on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the St. Brendan Catholic Church parish hall. Meals will include a large piece of fish, French fries, coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. Eat-in or carry-out meals will be available. Proceeds will benefit Knights of Columbus projects and ...

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. FISH FRY: Knights of Columbus Council 603 will hold its last Fish Fry of the year on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the St. Brendan Catholic Church parish hall. Meals will include a large piece of fish, French fries, coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. Eat-in or carry-out meals will be available. Proceeds will benefit Knights of Columbus projects and ...

WVFF launches key initiatives

The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) Board of Directors held its first quarterly meeting of 2026, advancing key initiatives that will help guide the Foundation’s work in the months ahead and strengthen how resources reach communities across West Virginia. Among the major ...