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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. TUTORING: Kump Education Center is offering a four-week summer tutoring program. Any elementary aged student who needs help with reading is welcome. There is a cost. Students will meet with individual tutors one hour each week, through July 15. Call 304-801-3372 with questions. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Beverly, beside Camp Pioneer, ...

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Going Gaga in City Park

The Inter-Mountain photos by Brad Johnson A group of local kids play Gaga Ball in Elkins City Park Thursday morning, in a special pit built for the game. The youngsters are led in fun activities weekdays as part of a special free program offered by Elkins Parks and Recreation. The program ...

Four killed in Barbour County fire

JUNIOR — Four people were killed in a mobile home fire likely caused by "consumer grade pyrotechnic materials" Wednesday evening, officials said. According to a release put out Thursday afternoon by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office, at 10:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Barbour County 911 received a call regarding a residential structure fire at 355 West River Avenue in Junior. There were reports that people were trapped in the residence by the fire. "Firefighters arrived at the scene to find the front of the residence involved in fire," the release states. "A search was conducted ...

Buckhannon to receive $33M for project

BUCKHANNON - The City of Buckhannon will receive $33.3 million in federal funding for water infrastructure upgrades, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced this week.         The investment from the USDA will go toward the construction of a new water plant. The new facility will replace the existing 65-year-old plant and will contain a raw water intake and raw water-pumping station. Approximately 23,000 rural residents will benefit from the new treatment plant project.  "This USDA Rural Development investment strengthens the foundation for ...