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EHS class of 1959 gathers for reunion

Vinyl, air-filled tigers lined the entrance to the Elks Country Club recently welcoming the Elkins High School class of 1959 to their 64th reunion. Originally, the class numbered 209 and was the largest to graduate at that time. In addition, the class was, also, the first to attend Elkins ...

Garland and Flora Kelley

Garland and Flora Kelley of Helvetia will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 28 They were married July 28, 1973, at the home of the Bride’s parents in Frenchton. Garland is the oldest child of the late Gerald and Bernadine Daetwyler Kelley. Flora is the only child of the ...

Frankie James and Wanda Casto

Frankie James and Wanda Casto of Buckhannon are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Monday. They were married in 1953 at the Lorentz Methodist Church Parsonage in Upshur County. Mr. and Mrs. Casto have two children, Denise “DeeDee” (Don) Weese of Buckhannon, and Chris (Tammy) ...

Births/Birthdays | VIEW ALL

Birth Announcement

Jason and Lindsay Hedrick of Morgantown, West Virginia, announce the birth of their daughter, Elise Bryan Hedrick, born Jan. 12, 2024 at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. She weighed 6 lb 6 oz. Her grandparents are Daniel and Terry Thornhill of Elkins, and Rick and Debbie Hedrick of Montrose.

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Bettie Hinzman-See will celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 27, 2023. In honor of her birthday, the Hinzman family will host a reception from noon until 3 p.m., at the Homestead Community Center in Dailey. Friends and family are invited to attend. Mrs. Hinzman-See and her late husband, Wilson ...

Elliott Neil Lambert

Donald Devon Lee and Tiffanie Nicole Lambert of Valley Bend announce the birth of a son, Elliott Neil Lambert. He was born on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 at 4:11 a.m . at St Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce..

Engagements | VIEW ALL

Angelea Roberta Kay Bernadette Ruby Goodwin and Matthew James Maynard

Linda and John R. Goodwin Jr., formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angelea Roberta Kay Bernadette Ruby Goodwin, to Matthew James Maynard, son of Ralphene and James “Ken” Maynard, of Elkins, West Virginia. Angelea is a 2019 ...

Kristen Marie Sayre and Matthew David Hewitt

Arthur and Patty Sayre of Buckhannon announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Marie Sayre, to Matthew David Hewitt, son of Dave and Pam Hewitt of Elkins. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School, a 2012 graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College with a ...

Hannah Faith Daniels and Samuel Robert Urban

Hannah Faith Daniels of Beverly and Samuel Robert Urban of Elkins announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Stephen and Lori Daniels of Beverly and the granddaughter of Wilson and Rebecca Kenney of Elkins and the late John and Carol Daniels. She is ...

Christina Hedrick and Patrick Mallow

Christina Hedrick and Patrick Mallow of Elkins announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gary and Joann Hedrick of Elkins. She is a 2001 graduate of Elkins High School and is employed with Randolph County Board of Education as a teachers ...

Weddings | VIEW ALL

Mallory Noel Sandridge and Bryan Philip Rachunok

Earl and Terri Sandridge of Belington are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Mallory Noel Sandridge, to Bryan Philip Rachunok of Charleston, the son of Rachael Rachunok of Lincoln, Nebraska. Mallory is a 2008 graduate of Philip Barbour High School, a ...

Kathy J. Bailey and Joseph G. Dakan

Kathy J. Bailey of Buckhannon, and Joseph G. Dakan of Kerens are excited to announce their upcoming marriage. The couple will be united in matrimony at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, at the Dakan Arena, following the Dakan Family Cutting Horse Show. Friends and family are cordially ...

April Kesling and Ryan Layman

April Kesling and Ryan Layman were joined in holy matrimony on May 6, 2023, in an outside ceremony at Bailey Barns Venue in Fairview officiated by Todd Rodgers. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Alesia Kesling of Beverly and the granddaughter of Barbara Kesling of Elkins along with ...

Dream Venues For A Wedding This Spring

Finding a dream wedding venue in America can be overwhelming due to the abundance of incredible locations with unique but nearly equally satisfying offerings. However, few of the venues stand out, particularly for today’s trendy wedding ceremonies, when factors such as space, service ...

Reunions | VIEW ALL

TVHS Class of 1964 reunites

MILL CREEK — On the afternoon of Aug. 19, the Tygarts Valley High School Class of 1964 met for their 59th class reunion at the Steer Steakhouse in Elkins. The class and guests were warmly welcomed by class president, Fred Ware Jr. The blessing of the meal was given by Glen Rader. Attendees ...

EHS class of 1957 celebrates 66th reunion

Eighteen classmates of the Elkins High School class of 1957, and several guests, attended the recent August reunion celebrating 66 years since graduation. The two-day gathering began at the IOOF Lodge Hall with an informal evening of reminiscing and laughter as they enjoyed a barbecue meal ...

Elkins High School class of 1973 celebrates reunion

ELKINS — The Elkins High School class of 1973 celebrated their 50th class reunion on August 11 and 12. A get together was held on Friday evening at the Phil Gainer Community Center. Classmates and guests socialized and reminisced about what they were doing 50 years ago. Saturday evening ...

EHS Class of 1968 hosts reunion

The Elkins High class of 1968 celebrated its 55th class reunion on Aug. 4, 5 and 6. The weekend began with classmates and guests participating in a get-together with appetizers followed by dinner and a show by Elvis tribute artist Robert Keefer at the Gandy Dancer Theater. The following day ...

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Allegheny’s Edge

How many West Virginia residents have felt the urge to travel and get away from the routine grind? Often, have we heard them say, “Let’s load the car and go to the mountains.” And, where do they aim their vehicles? The quickest way to Corridor H and headed for Elkins, where they know ...

Sweetening Winter

While winter’s usual snow and ice welcomed us to the New Year, we Appalachians have learned that there are many days when we must just pull the draperies back, peer outside and sadly wonder when we will have a turn to exit, get some fresh air and speak with some friends. Thankfully, our ...

Christmas Creche

Area residents know they will have plenty on their plates as calendar pages are turned to December.   The “Beverly Old-Fashioned Christmas” today is on-the-heels of Elkins’ big Christmas Parade held last evening, and there are so many activities to enjoy.   Annually, a great lunch is ...

Safe and Cozy

It is difficult for many area residents to look at calendars and realize some big changes are on the way. This wonderful warm weather we have shared with delight is about to disappear and the activity level to which we have grown accustomed will be challenged. How we prepare and react can ...

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Church extends thanks for assistance in living quarters construction

The congregation of the Heaston United Methodist Church of Hodgesville, WV along with their Pastor Gary Evans would like to thank a few of the people, businesses, and organizations for their help assisting our church in constructing living quarters for the 180 Center Inc., Turning lives ...

Finding peace and healing in times of unrest and distress

These are undoubtedly times of tremendous trials. The pandemic has not only brought about great loss but also has caused our lives to be even more complicated. We cannot go to see our elderly loved ones or receive visitors like we used to do. As a pastor, I have been limited in visiting ...

Are you ready for Christmas?

“Are you ready for Christmas?” the waitress asked my friend Jean and me as we were seated at Duke’s Restaurant in Elkins. I thought to myself, “Now, that’s a loaded question!” Christmastime is filled with a litany of expectations, even in these pandemic times. If that question ...

D&E president, choir participating in worship

ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood, the College Concert Choir and Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement: Foundation and Church Relations Tina Vial will share their faith at the 11 a.m. Feb. 16 service at Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church in Elkins. The ...