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WVU expert: Pokémon’s longevity about characters

MORGANTOWN — The Pokémon universe celebrated its 30th anniversary last week. According to a West Virginia University expert on game design and interactive media, over those three decades, the Nintendo franchise has forever changed collectibles, augmented reality gaming and video game ...

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. FISH FRY: Knights of Columbus Council 603 will hold its annual Fish Fry each Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. through March 27 in the St. Brendan Catholic Church parish hall. Meals will include a large piece of fish, French fries, coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. The cost will be $12 for an adult meal, $5 for children ages 5-12 and children under age 5 will ...

UWIF supports EHS graduation party

ELKINS — Rachel Varner, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Elkins, attended the February meeting of the United Women in Faith of the First United Methodist Church, giving the group information on the preparations for the 2026 after-graduation party for Elkins High School. The ...

Bridgeport native named 72nd WVU mascot

MORGANTOWN — Driven by a love for his home state and gratitude for the opportunities West Virginia University has provided him, Reese Allen will don the buckskins and coonskin cap as the next Mountaineer mascot. The senior dual mechanical engineering and data science major from ...

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. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: The Wednesday Pickin’ Country Music Jam Sessions are continuing to take place weekly at Armadillo Flats on Davis Avenue in Elkins. The jam sessions are co-sponsored by Augusta Heritage Center and C.J. Maggie’s. The Country Music Jams will now be from 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday. Players, singers and listeners are welcome. The Old-Time Music ...

Philippi’s Art Stroll calling for artists

“Whether you’re a fiber, visual, musical, performing, or literary artist, we want you to be part of Philippi Main Street’s annual Art Stroll on Friday, May 1 from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Philippi,” said a spokesperson for the Art Stroll Planning Committee. Main Street’s Art ...