BUCKHANNON - Tim Derico was sworn in as the new Upshur County Superintendent of Schools this week. In April, West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt appointed Derico as the new Upshur superintendent, effective July 1. He was sworn in during Monday night's Upshur County ...
ELKINS - Weather permitting, the Elkins Train Depot Welcome Center will offer a 20th anniversary celebration on Friday at its location in Elkins Town Square. The event will celebrate the Welcome Center's official opening in 2006, and will coincide with Our Town's first Summer Concert Series performance of the year, which is paired with a Cruise-in hosted by the Mountain State Street Machines. Cars participating in the cruise-in will line up in the area of the Delmonte Market and the Welcome Depot on Railroad Avenue beginning at 5 p.m. The concert, which will feature the Soda Pop ...
CHARLESTON – People are being warned that 2026 could be a big year for tick bites and related illnesses, according to a press release from the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC). With Lyme Disease Awareness Month having occurred last month, the CDC is continually urging the public to take steps to protect themselves and their families from tick bites, and the serious diseases they can cause, including Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome, the press release said. The CDC estimates around 31 million people are bitten by ticks in the U.S. every ...
ELKINS — As Davis Trust Company celebrates 125 years of business this year, one of its employees is celebrating a milestone of his own. Greg Morgan, who is 75 years old, has worked at the bank for the last 55 years. While his employment began 55 years ago, Morgan said that he's been ...
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. ANNUAL GREAT YARD SALE: Tyrand Ministries will be holding its Annual Great Yard Sale through June 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a big farm yard full of many treasures to explore. Proceeds benefit Tyrant's Food Pantry. Sale is located at Tyrand Ministries 792 Back Road, Mill Creek WV 26280. Call 304-335-2788 to donate items and for more ...
ELKINS - As authorities continue to search for a local elderly man suffering from dementia, Randolph County Sheriff Rob Elbon released a statement asking for the public's assistance. James Hedrick, 82, was reported missing on Monday after he was last seen leaving Davis Medical Center in his black Subaru Forester bearing West Virginia registration 808111A. According to authorities, he traveled toward the Veterans Intersection after leaving the hospital. Elbon's statement, which was posted on his and the Randolph County Sheriff's Office social media, asks residents and businesses with ...
