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Declining enrollment may cause more closures

ELKINS - Declining student enrollment in Randolph County could possibly lead to further school closings, the county's top education official said. Superintendent Dr. Derek Lambert told the county Board of Education during Tuesday night's regular meeting that it may be impossible to maintain the current number of schools in the county, adding that he wanted to discuss where the school system currently is financially and how it moves forward. "Over the past several weeks, the central office team has been working to begin developing a plan that allows us to continue putting students ...

Blood, Sweat and Hugs

MORGANTOWN - Nikki Izzo-Brown was 24 years old when West Virginia University tapped her to launch a brand-new women’s soccer program. Three decades later, Izzo-Brown has coached 46 players who turned pro. Twenty-six of her players have received All-America honors. And WVU women’s soccer ...

Getting Ready for Halloween

The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar Kelley Elkins resident Amber Taylor, above, makes adjustments to Halloween decorations she is installing around the steps of her home on Wilson Street in Elkins Wednesday afternoon. At right, Emmett Taylor strings ornamental lights around Halloween ...

Multi-county chase leads to felony charges

ADRIAN - An Upshur County man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing from police on a stolen motorcycle, with the chase crossing into Randolph County. Christian Tyler Jarrell, 27, is charged with one count of fleeing reckless, one count of fleeing DUI and one count of ...

Autumn on the Dry Fork celebration set for Saturday

HARMAN - A fun-filled day complete with food, music, and crafts will be offered Saturday at the annual Autumn On The Dry Fork celebration.    The gathering, which will get underway at 11 a.m. at the Dry Fork Recreation Center, will feature an abundance of food including roast pork and ...

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. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found behind the Center Branch Church (formerly the Summit Church) buildings. The market consists of a large variety of vegetables during the growing season, eggs, cakes, cookies, jams, breads, flowers, crafts and many more items. ART OF ...