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WVU football’s offensive misfires become costly with no defensive help

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia needed to respond to Arizona’s quick touchdown before the half. The Wildcats had a 24-17 lead and received the ball out of the locker room. The Mountaineers had just over two minutes to drive down the field. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. chucked the ball deep ...

Local doctor honored with statewide award

BELINGTON – A Barbour County resident has been honored with a statewide award. The West Virginia Psychological Association has recognized Dr. Casey Jo Cottrill, of Barbour Community Health Association, as the 2026 recipient of the Early Career Citizen Psychologist Award. Cottrill was formally recognized at the WVPA annual conference on Sept. 19, where psychologists, educators, and mental health professionals from across the state gather to “advance clinical practice, share emerging research, and strengthen professional collaboration,” according to a press release. “It was an ...

Moore secures $1.5M for Corridor H improvements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A total of $1.5 million has been secured by Congressman Riley Moore for sewer improvements and expansion along Corridor H. Moore, R- 2nd District, said he earmarked the Community Project Funding through his work on the House Appropriations Committee.  “I’m proud to have secured $1.5 million for the City of Weston to make these critical sewer improvements and extend service along Corridor H.,” Moore said. “This investment will unlock the economic development potential of Corridor H to create good-paying jobs across Central West Virginia. “I will ...

Mahanes named new Randolph County Clerk

ELKINS - The Randolph County Commission filled the vacant and remaining term of the County Clerk position at its most recent meeting.    County Commissioners David Kesling and Kenna Barger unanimously approved Karla Mahanes as the replacement for Brenda Wiseman, who retired from her ...

Elkins City Hall News

ELKINS - Elkins Common Council meets Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. The meeting is currently scheduled for the Phil Gainer Community Center but may be moved to the newly renovated City Hall, depending on the status of preparations. The city will announce the confirmed location before the meeting. The Municipal Properties Committee meets Monday at 11 a.m. Agenda items include the disposition of property in Third Ward, wayfinding signs, the downtown sound system, 635 Capitol Street, security of municipal buildings, and an update on City Hall renovations. The Finance Committee meets Monday ...

This Week in WV History

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Oct. 11, 1811: State founder and U.S. Senator Waitman T. Willey was born near Farmington. Willey proposed the West Virginia ...