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Winter is here in Barbour County

Hello from Barbour County! Brrrr... I think it’s almost winter time, ready or not. As the work crew begins their destruction of the former Sheetz gas station site in Belington this week, removing the underground fuel tanks, we have more sad news, this time from the Philippi direction. Medallion Restaraunt has announced plans to close their doors on Dec. 20. The Medallion has been in business for the past 32 years. The business is currently for sale, and may be a great opportunity for someone looking to open a food establishment. Congratulations to Rich Rodriguez who was hired ...

Thanksgiving in Barbour County

Happy Thanksgiving from Barbour County. Deer season is upon us. To some, this is a holiday just as important as Thanksgiving and Christmas. I hope everyone is safe in the woods this year. There will be a Barbour County Community Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at Battlers Knob, Heiner Hall on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 3-5 p.m. (or until the food is gone). This is hosted by Kaytee Thorn in an attempt to be sure that as many people as possible get to enjoy Thanksgiving. The 41st annual Christmas craft show will be held at the Randolph County National Guard Armory, 201 Caisson ...

Fall Colors and Ice Cream

When yellow mums begin to fill porch flower boxes and distant tree-tops change their appearances from greens to oranges and reds, we know it will soon be time to jump into cars and tour the area so we will not miss autumn’s most spectacular scenes. Almost every direction in our Central ...

Pickleball courts welcomed

Hello from Barbour County! Fall is in the air.   I really enjoy the cool, crisp weather. Prayers go out to all those in North Carolina, Florida and all of those people affected by the hurricanes.  Belington City Park is the new home to some pickleball courts. They are a great addition to the beautiful park and I hope that many people will be able to enjoy them.  Early voting in Barbour County will be taking place at the Barbour County courthouse from Oct. 23 - Nov. 2. Let your voice be heard.  Mt. Liberty Fall Festival will once again be held on Oct. 19.  Come out for ...

Busy day in Barbour County

Hello from Barbour County! This Saturday, Sept. 14, the doors open at 10 a.m. at the Belington Volunteer Fire Department for their annual Fall Bash. Tickets are sold out, but if you didn’t get one, don’t worry! For a price at the door, you can get in, enjoy an awesome meal from Smoke Holler BBQ and participate in floor games and extra prizes, not to mention fellowship with a great group of people. Thank you to all the men and women who help keep us all safe! Also today, Annie’s Smiles will be hosting their Basket Bingo at the Taj Mo Hall in Philippi. Doors open at 11 a.m. and ...

Behold the Beauty

ELKINS — Amid the pageantry and parades that are symbolic of our upcoming Forest Festival are other celebrated events that invite our involvement.   One of these is the Log Cabin Quilters Exhibit, which will be featured in the Elkins YMCA during the 86th Mountain State Forest Festival, on ...