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National Hunting and Fishing Day outdoor celebration scheduled

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that tickets are now on sale for National Hunting and Fishing Day, the state’s largest outdoor-focused celebration. National Hunting and Fishing Day will return to Stonewall Resort State Park in Roanoke on Saturday, Sept. 6. Hosted in partnership with the West Virginia Wildlife Federation, this annual event showcases the best of West Virginia’s hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions through family-friendly activities, live demonstrations and hands-on exhibits. The event will be open from 9 a.m. ...

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 and as space allows. CHARITY CAKEWALKS: Citizens Promoting Community cakewalks in Elkins benefiting Tyrand Ministries will be Friday, Aug. 15. POSTCARDS AND PURPOSE: A BROWN BAG CIVIC LUNCH: Let’s build community and power. Bring your own lunch and join neighbors, friends, and fellow advocates for a casual energizing postcard writing session for our members of Congress. ...

EHS football coach speaks to Rotary

Elkins High School head football coach Chad Ware recently spoke with the Rotary Club of Elkins at about the team and the team’s #AsOne concept. In addition to coaching the EHS football team, Ware currently serves as the physician and community liaison for Davis Medical Center/Vandalia ...

Annual Discovery Summit set in Pocahontas

ELKINS — The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area is hosting its annual Discovery Summit this September in the mountains of Pocahontas County. This two-day event will take place from Sept. 18-19 and will bring together historians, conservationists, and community members who are ...

WVU expanding global impact

MORGANTOWN — As a prominent land-grant and flagship R1 institution, West Virginia University is expanding its global engagement through an academic appointment in Gabon, supported by the West Virginia National Guard’s State Partnership Program. The initiative demonstrates WVU’s ...

WVWC grad a state award finalist

BUCKHANNON — Harrison County educator and West Virginia Wesleyan College alum Renee Powell ‘10, M.Ed. ‘10, has been named a finalist for West Virginia Teacher of the Year. A fourth-grade teacher at Big Elm Elementary School, Powell became an educator to help support students and their ...