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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 ...

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 ...

Labor Day Weekend

As we look around us, it will not take long to notice that several special activities are taking place during this last holiday weekend before autumn sets-in. We are challenged to develop some plans that do not leave some (Mom and helpers) in the kitchen while everyone else flees the ...

West Virginia’s Best

LEWISBURG — As mid-August rolls around, there can be no doubt about the focus of our people or a question about where they are heading to have fun and enjoy much of what we take for granted in our daily lives. This would be the State Fair of West Virginia, being held Thursday, Aug. 10 ...