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Elkins High to host DUI Simulator Program

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ELKINS – A DUI Simulator Program will be in use at Elkins High School on Tuesday. The DUI Simulator Program allows students to experience various driving conditions while safely operating a computer generated driving simulation system. The DUI Simulator mimics the difficulties drivers will encounter at various blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. The program provides the driver with the opportunity to experience various driving conditions, scenarios and hazards – snow, for example – while safely operating a computer simulation system. The driver's seat moves and reacts to ...

FEMA deadline extended for July flood victims

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BUCKHANNON – The deadline for federal disaster assistance for residents impacted by the July 21 deadly flooding has been extended. Governor Patrick Morrisey's request for a two-week extension of the application deadline was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The new deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance is Oct. 17. “West Virginians impacted by these floods have been through a lot, and we want to make sure everyone eligible has the opportunity to get the help they need,” Morrisey said in a press release.  “I thank FEMA for approving ...

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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. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found behind the Center Branch Church (formerly the Summit Church) buildings. The market consists of a large variety of vegetables during the growing season, eggs, cakes, cookies, jams, breads, flowers, crafts and many more items. ART OF ...

Special ambulance fee to begin in December

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ELKINS - The Randolph County Commission approved the second and final reading of the Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance during its most recent meeting.      Commission President David Kelsing and fellow Commissioner Kenna Barger were present at the meeting and voted in favor of the ordinance, which will go into effect on the first day of December. Commissioner Cris Siler was not present for the meeting.    Kesling said the Commission was pushing the starting date or the Service Fee Ordinance back a couple of months, so that businesses would have time to learn ...

Grand Feature Parade

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The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie Queen Silvia LXXXVIII Emma Grace Snyder, above, rides a royal float through the 2026 Mountain State Forest Festival Grand Feature Parade in Elkins Saturday. The Inter-Mountain photo by Anthony Gaynor At left, O'Ryan the Amazing interacts with a ...

Tax collections keep W.Va. revenues in black

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CHARLESTON – Tax collections in West Virginia for the first three months of fiscal year 2027 are in the black, no thanks to September personal income tax collections which took a dip. According to a monthly report released Thursday by the Senate Finance Committee, tax collections for the ...