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IRS offers new schedule for deductions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service published, for tax year 2025, a new schedule that taxpayers will use to realize important tax benefits of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, including no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on car loans, and no tax on seniors. Schedule 1-A and its related instructions (included in the Form 1040 Instructions) allow taxpayers to deduct amounts for tips, overtime, car loans, and the enhanced deduction for seniors. Part II of the new instructions explains how to determine the amount of qualified tips, how to claim the deduction, up to $25,000, ...

Partnership connects 12 communities

ELKINS — With support from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Mon Forest Towns Partnership has launched its new website at monforesttowns.org, built around the essential connection between its twelve small towns and the massive Monongahela National Forest region’s recreation amenities. The new site offers information about trails, natural areas, and recreation sites throughout the Allegheny Highlands, along with practical planning resources for visitors. Users can explore individual town profiles, learn about each community’s history, and access itineraries tailored to ...

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. PANCAKE FEED AND COUNTRY STORE: First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins will host its Spring 2026 Country Store and Pancake Feed. The Women in Faith will operate the Country Store on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. A variety of household, seasonal and other miscellaneous items will be available. Name your price. ...

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. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: The Wednesday Pickin’ Country Music Jam Sessions are continuing to take place weekly at Armadillo Flats on Davis Avenue in Elkins. The jam sessions are co-sponsored by Augusta Heritage Center and C.J. Maggie’s. The Country Music Jams will now be from 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday. Players, singers and listeners are welcome. The Old-Time ...

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. DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Randolph County Democratic Executive Committee and Randolph County Democratic Women will meet today at the Kump Education Center on Randolph Avenue, Elkins. The Executive Committee meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Democratic Women’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and both meetings ...

Teaching the past to inspire the future

Combining his extensive interests in education, history and recruitment, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson is taking what he’s learned about the Mountain State since becoming a resident directly to potential future WVU students. “To fully understand a place, students ...