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Randolph County officials pay respects to See

ELKINS - Randolph County Commissioners and others attending the most recent County Commission paid their respects to the late Chris See and announced what the process will be in replacing the long-time commissioner.    See, who passed away on June 28 at the age of 65, was in his third term as a Randolph County Commissioner in the Tygart District. He was elected for the third time in 2020.     During Thursday's meeting, a large black ribbon was placed in front of See's chair next to his name plate. Commissioner Cris Siler started the meeting by asking for prayers for See and ...

MSFF Royal Court Jesters announced

ELKINS - Mountain State Forest Festival Director General Nathaniel Bonnell announces the selection of Royal Court Jesters Emersyn Kate Biller, Braelyn Marie Haddix, Emma Leigh Hammonds, and Raegan Catherine Kerns to the Royal Court of Maid Silvia LXXXVIII. The four Randolph County students, having earned the distinction through an audition process, will have the honor of providing entertainment in the form of dance and tumbling throughout festival festivities from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4. Emersyn Kate Biller is the daughter of Todd and Lisa Biller of Elkins. She is the granddaughter of ...

WV native honored for Iran mission

LAS VEGAS – The letter from first grade still exists – proof that Maj. Alex Trembly is living out his dream career. The 2011 graduate from Wirt County High School is an F-16 Viper (officially named by the Air Force as the Fighting Falcon) pilot, who was assigned to the 55th Fighter ...

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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 as space allows. TUTORING: Kump Education Center is offering a four-week summer tutoring program. Any elementary aged student who needs help with reading is welcome. There is a cost. Students will meet with individual tutors one hour each week, through July 15. Call 304-801-3372 with questions. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Beverly, beside Camp Pioneer, ...

Pilot app to help residents find services, support

MORGANTOWN - Hope in Action Alliance Inc. (HIAA) and the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities has launched a community-resource pilot app that is designed to help West Virginia residents find services, manage health-related reminders and connect with local support.    The regional pilot of "TheLink" is available for use in West Virginia Prevention Region 4, which includes Randolph, Barbour, Tucker, Upshur, Lewis, Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston and Taylor counties. "Finding help should not be harder than asking for it," said Amy Snodgrass, ...