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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. PANCAKE FEED AND COUNTRY STORE: First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins will host its Spring 2026 Country Store and Pancake Feed. The Women in Faith will operate the Country Store today and Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. A variety of household, seasonal and other miscellaneous items will be available. Name your price. The First ...

Pack returns $9K on ‘Treasury Day’

SOUTH CHARLESTON — State Treasurer Larry Pack was in Kanawha County on March 5 to present a more than $9,700 unclaimed property check to the City of South Charleston during his Office’s “Treasury Day” at South Charleston City Hall. The Treasurer’s Office found unclaimed property for ...

Rotary gets Arts Center update

Executive Director Dani Cade and Marketing Specialist Rachel Nestor from the Arts Center (Randolph County Community Arts Council) addressed the Rotary Club of Elkins, giving the group an update on the Center’s upcoming activities. The Arts Center was established in 2000 when a group of ...

IRS offers new schedule for deductions

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service published, for tax year 2025, a new schedule that taxpayers will use to realize important tax benefits of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, including no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on car loans, and no tax on seniors. Schedule 1-A and its related instructions (included in the Form 1040 Instructions) allow taxpayers to deduct amounts for tips, overtime, car loans, and the enhanced deduction for seniors. Part II of the new instructions explains how to determine the amount of qualified tips, how to claim the deduction, up to $25,000, ...

Partnership connects 12 communities

ELKINS — With support from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Mon Forest Towns Partnership has launched its new website at monforesttowns.org, built around the essential connection between its twelve small towns and the massive Monongahela National Forest region’s recreation amenities. The new site offers information about trails, natural areas, and recreation sites throughout the Allegheny Highlands, along with practical planning resources for visitors. Users can explore individual town profiles, learn about each community’s history, and access itineraries tailored to ...

Community Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. PANCAKE FEED AND COUNTRY STORE: First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins will host its Spring 2026 Country Store and Pancake Feed. The Women in Faith will operate the Country Store on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. A variety of household, seasonal and other miscellaneous items will be available. Name your price. ...