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Corn Roast is Calling

The Elkins community is in motion as band parents prepare to get hot coals firing in our City Park and bushels of corn purchased for roasting on Saturday, Aug. 24.  This year, 83 students will march across Randolph Avenue to begin their performances for the school year and we hope ...

Semi-pro football kicks off in Barbour today

Hello from Barbour County. Until recently, the weather has been dry. I hope you all have had a chance to get the hay in. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Keaton McDermott, a recent graduate of Philip Barbour High School who was tragically killed in a car accident last weekend. Appalachian Thunder will be having a home football game at 3 p.m. today, June 29 vs. WV Leviathan. Kickoff will be at 3 p.m. Come out and support our home semi-pro team. There will be a “Kick Back and Cruise” car show today, June 29 from noon until 3 p.m. at Kick Back and ...

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 ...