ELKINS — A Randolph County man charged with possessing inappropriate material of a minor and giving that same minor methamphetamine received the maximum prison sentence Wednesday. Pete Rameriz Perez, 46, of Valley Head, was sentenced by Randolph County Circuit Judge Jaymie Wilfong to no ...
CHARLESTON - Governor Patrick Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia today announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available to qualifying individuals who live or work in Lewis and Upshur counties and were impacted by the severe storms, straight line winds, tornadoes, flooding, and landslides that began on July 21. The assistance follows the Major Disaster Declaration approved by President Donald J. Trump on Aug. 3. The disaster declaration number is DR-4932. "Recovery doesn't end when the floodwaters recede," said Morrisey. "We'll continue working with ...
ELKINS - The Randolph County Board of Education has approved the School-Based Probation Officers' expenses for the 2026-27 school year. Randolph County Superintendent of Schools Derek Lambert recommended the approval of the payment of salary, benefits and travel expenses for Kimberly Bonnett, the county's school-based probation officer, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the 20th Judicial Circuit, and the Randolph BOE. The school system's director of attendance, ...
BUCKHANNON – City of Buckhannon and Upshur County officials have released information about the upcoming FEMA presence in flood-ravaged Upshur County. “FEMA representatives will be arriving in Upshur County soon to meet with residents, assist with applications, and help document ...
WESTON – Stonewall Resort at 940 Resort Drive will host “An Evening of Hope: Supporting Lewis & Upshur County Recovery” Saturday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. to support local families and businesses affected by recent flooding. This event directly donates to the Lewis County Family Resource Network (FRN), who will donate 100% of the proceeds toward rehabilitation efforts. Tickets are $75 per person and include a cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment. Madalyn McCoy, Stonewall Resort marketing manager, said this event hits close to home, as many Stonewall employees and local ...
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. OLD TIME MUSIC: Join in the first and third Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at The Arts Center in Elkins for an Old Time Music Session. Beginning musicians are encouraged to join in. Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, bass are welcome. Participants enter through the back door. Contact dp-foot@hotmail.com. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to ...
