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Summer kicks into high gear in Barbour

Hello from Barbour County! The weather has been beautiful lately! I know I am enjoying it. A food give-away in Barbour County takes place every Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Junior Town Hall and every Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Golden Rule in Belington. Ladies Night Out will take place on June 20 at Battlers Knob in Philippi. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. There is a charge for tickets. To reserve yours, contact Cheri at 304-613-7180 or Lisa at 304-591-2260. Ladies, treat yourself to a night of fun and ...

Father’s Day Memories

As I begin to rewrite this tribute very early this crisp, cool morning, I think of my father, Eugenio Gamboa Salas. Not only do I think about my father, but also I think of my father-in-law, Henry Blair Tolley. Both are deceased now, but the memories of them live on. My father, ...

Election and graduation

Hello from Barbour County! Elections happened this week in Barbour County and around the state. Congratulations to all the leaders and good luck in November.  Congratulations to the Philip Barbour graduating class of 2024! Commencement ceremonies were held on Friday, May 17. Good luck in all of your future endeavors.   There will be an end of school skate party at Skatezone on Sunday, May 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. This is sponsored by the Haven of Hope Worship Center. Sounds like a fun time for all! The Belington Board of Parks will hold election of new board members and ...

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 ...