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Randolph County Commission appoints interim county clerk

ELKINS - The Randolph County Commission have unanimously approved an interim county clerk to fill the position after Brenda Wiseman's retirement.    In early August, Wiseman announced that she was retiring after serving as county clerk for the past 20 years. Wiseman had served in the ...

Morrisey honors graduate killed in attacks

PARKERSBURG – The sister of a Parkersburg High School graduate killed 25 years ago at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11 asked students to remember not only her but all of the nearly 3,000 people whose lives were lost in that day’s terrorist attacks. “Behind every name is a family that ...

MSFF Leaves to Light Up Downtown

The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley City of Elkins employee Steve Stone hangs a Mountain State Forest Festival decorative light in the shape of a leaf on a light pole at the corner of Davis Avenue and Second Street. The colorful leaf decorations were placed along Davis Avenue and light ...

Arc's mission to save 5 miles of the Gauley River

Editor's Note: Announcing a new initiative to bring more news to its readers about nature, outdoors and activities in West Virginia, in an effort to drive interest in the natural offerings of the state and Appalachian region. NatureWV correspondent David P. Davis has risen to the challenge of ...

Plea entered in fraudulent schemes case

ELKINS — A Barbour County man accused of conspiring to use a fraudulent check to buy two side-by-sides in Randolph County for more than $82,000 entered into a plea agreement. Joseph Brian George, 54, of Philippi, pleaded guilty to one count of fraudulent schemes and one count of conspiracy, both misdemeanors. As part of the plea agreement, the state will recommend a sentence of probation with restitution. George was initially indicted in June by a Randolph County grand jury on one count of fraudulent schemes and one count of conspiracy, both felonies. During the hearing, George was ...

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. GRAND FEATURE PARADE SEATS: Forest Festival Grand Feature Parade seats will be available at the Otterbein United Methodist Church at 1100 South Davis Avenue in Elkins. The seats are for the Oct. 3 parade and will go one sale on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Parade seats may be reserved by calling the church office at 304-636-0569, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 ...