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The Inter-Mountain to celebrate America 250

ELKINS — Celebrate and learn more about the history of our state and nation with The Inter-Mountain's America 250 special section this Tuesday. In the June 30 edition of The Inter-Mountain, readers will find a special section with a series of articles honoring and celebrating 250 years of freedom, unity and opportunity. In this special section, the articles are intended to honor our past, celebrate our present and inspire our future. The special section will only be in the June 30 edition of The Inter-Mountain. "For generations, newspapers have documented history as it happened," The ...

Use caution when celebrating with fireworks

ELKINS — Fireworks have always been a staple of Independence Day celebrations and it has become increasingly easy in recent years for West Virginians to find a local city or county celebrating the Fourth of July with a public display. And the same can be said for residents who want to purchase their own fireworks and put on their own show. That's because many cities in the state typically have multiple sales tents set up around the holiday. If you happen to be a resident that purchased fireworks in preparation for July 4, there are some rules, regulations, and safety tips to follow ...

Elkins becomes part of Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail

ELKINS — The City of Elkins officially became an official part of the Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the All Veterans Memorial Park.     The Rosie the Riveter Bluebird Trail is a growing national initiative dedicated to preserving the ...

Sweeney defends public advocacy for abused children against ethics charges

CHARLESTON - Third Judiciary Circuit Court Judge Tim Sweeney is asking the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to throw out his admonishment following accusations of ethical breaches for having raised concerns about child welfare staffing shortages. Attorneys representing Sweeney filed a ...

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Local July 4 celebrations set

ELKINS — This Fourth July weekend, communities across the country and locally are going that extra mile to celebrate America 250 and the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Elkins, which has a full day of activities planned for July 4, including a parade, car show, concert and fireworks display, isn't the lone spot in the area to find an Independence Day celebration. Surrounding counties have also scheduled events that will light up the Fourth of July skies, including in Tucker County where the 69th annual Mountaineer Day Festival will take place in the town ...