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100 years of State Fair celebrated

West Virginia University and WVU Extension have a long history at the State Fair of West Virginia. Throughout the 100 years of the Fair, 4-H’ers have showcased their hard work, beginning with projects centered around livestock, agriculture, and home economics, and growing to include diverse ...

Public help sought amidst proposed elimination

MORGANTOWN — The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) and all University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) are set to be eliminated on Oct. 1, 2025 if the new federal budget remains unchanged. Established in 1978, the CED has led efforts to ...

Juratovac recognized for volunteer service

ELKINS — The Elkins Depot Welcome Center recognized Mike Juratovac as their 2025 Volunteer of the Year. Each year, the Welcome Center presents the Edward Griesel Community Service Award to an individual for exceptional volunteer service to the citizens and businesses of the Elkins Area. The ...

WVNLA offering $5,000 scholarships to college students

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship program is accepting applications for Mountain State students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, and nursery and greenhouse management. The deadline for applications to ...

Motel Demolition

ELKINS — Demolition of the former Four Seasons Motel began early Monday afternoon. Allegheny Excavating, LLC began the process of demolishing the former motel-turned apartment complex on Harrison Avenue Monday afternoon, with a large portion of the building having been leveled by Monday ...

BOE member critiques Dilly’s newest proposal

ELKINS — A Randolph County Board of Education member has offered feedback on the most recent school consolidation plan proposed by Superintendent Dr. Shawn Dilly. During the second of two recent “work sessions” regarding consolidation, BOE member Ed Daniels handed out material that ...