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Happy Independence Day, Barbour County!

Hello from Barbour County and Happy 4th of July! It sure has been hot this week! Lots of things going on! There will be a 4th of July Independence Day celebration at the Barbour County Fairgrounds all day on July 4th. The day promises crafts, vendors, food booths, music, and more. Fireworks will take place at dark. Stop by and join in the festivities as we celebrate our nation's birthday. Also on July 4th, the Belington Church of the Nazarene will be having a free clothing giveaway beginning at 8:00 a.m. Don't miss out on their biggest giveaway event of the summer! On Sunday, ...

How to Make Your Thank-You Notes Count

You are moving to a new place to live or to work. What are you bringing with you? What are your keepsakes? If you mentioned thank-you notes, cards, and/or letters, you’re not alone. At times, the impact of sending these items is underestimated. I wrote on this subject in a recent HPSG Pulse blog post that I shared on LinkedIn. We all have experiences that make a difference in our lives long after the experience. When I was 16 years of age, my grandfather L. L. Studer passed away. He had been the general storekeeper for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and mayor of Sedalia, ...

To our readers

As we join together this weekend to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, please note that today’s newspaper serves as our expanded weekend edition, as the Fourth of July falls on Saturday. While there won't be a printed newspaper on Saturday as you’re accustomed to, our reporters will be working to cover the stories that matter most throughout the holiday weekend. For breaking news, local events, sports, weather updates and more, visit our website at theintermountain.com for the latest developments. From all of us, thank you for your continued readership and support. We wish you ...

Bailey Tracy and Ryan Coffman

Bailey Tracy and Ryan Coffman, along with their daughter, Cooper, are pleased to announce their engagement. The couple became engaged on May 30 and are planning a spring 2027 wedding. Bailey is the daughter of Penny Smith, and Ryan is the son of John and Stacy Coffman, all of Elkins. The ...

Area Religion Activities

Parish House Announcements, Buckhannon On the parish calendar: Sisters group meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Irons Chapel, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, for all ladies who wish to grow in their Christian walk. Pam Walling serves as facilitator. Study Group will be 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in Godwin Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. Pastor Steve Meadows leads a discussion of Max Lucado’s “Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Need.” All are welcome to join the conversation The Clothes Closet, located behind the Parish House at 47 Sedgewick St., welcomes ...