City of Elkins sends aid to Buckhannon, Weston
ELKINS — The City of Elkins has been offering support to Buckhannon and Weston after their areas faced a devastating flood last week, officials report. During Elkins City Council's July 23 meeting, Mayor Jerry Marco asked Council and residents of Elkins to keep the cities of Buckhannon and Weston in their prayers after severe thunderstorms led to rapid, massive and devastating flooding throughout Upshur and Lewis counties. Marco also thanked City of Elkins employees for doing what they can to "lighten the load" for Buckhannon, noting that several city entities have been on-site to ...
Barbour man allegedly stabs father with pickax
MOATSVILLE — A Barbour County man faces charges after allegedly attacking and stabbing his father with a pickax. Zachary Sean Suddith, 21, of Moatsville, is charged with one count of malicious or unlawful assault, a felony. He is also charged with one count of domestic battery, a ...
Upshur, Lewis residents warned about scams
BUCKHANNON - Delegate, Adam Burkhammer, R-District 64, is warning notifying Upshur and Lewis county residents of confirmed reports about scammers targeting those affected by last week's flooding. It was reported that the scammers are using blocked or unknown phone numbers and “calling residents and claiming to represent insurance companies” and that “are requesting personal information and asking questions about flood damage and insurance claims,” according to a social media post released by Burkhammer. Upshur and Lewis county residents are urged to stay vigilant and aware ...
Morrisey asks Trump to expedite disaster declaration
BUCKHANNON - Gov. Patrick Morrisey has formally requested that President Donald J. Trump issue an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following last week's devastating flooding in Upshur and Lewis counties. The request seeks federal Individual Assistance and Public ...
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. ROAMING ITALY: Presentation at Kump Education Center on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Join visiting lecturer Nasra Adan as she shares photos and highlights of her recent travels through Rome. Visit kumpeducationcenter.org for more information. The Center is located at 401 Randolph Ave. in Elkins (across from Kroger). Parking is accessible off Seneca ...