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'Tails on Trails'

DAVIS — West Virginia Land Trust invites volunteers to walk shelter dogs in their upcoming "Tails on Trails" event. On July 11, West Virginia Land Trust is partnering with the Tucker County Animal Shelter to hold a “Tails on Trails,” a free hiking activity at the Yellow Creek Natural ...

Use caution when celebrating with fireworks

ELKINS — Fireworks have always been a staple of Independence Day celebrations and it has become increasingly easy in recent years for West Virginians to find a local city or county celebrating the Fourth of July with a public display. And the same can be said for residents who want to purchase their own fireworks and put on their own show. That's because many cities in the state typically have multiple sales tents set up around the holiday. If you happen to be a resident that purchased fireworks in preparation for July 4, there are some rules, regulations, and safety tips to follow ...

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. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: The Wednesday Pickin’ Country Music Jam Sessions are ...

Local July 4 celebrations set

ELKINS — This Fourth July weekend, communities across the country and locally are going that extra mile to celebrate America 250 and the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Elkins, which has a full day of activities planned for July 4, including a parade, car show, concert and fireworks display, isn't the lone spot in the area to find an Independence Day celebration. Surrounding counties have also scheduled events that will light up the Fourth of July skies, including in Tucker County where the 69th annual Mountaineer Day Festival will take place in the town ...

Forest Festival announces Woodly the Elf

Director General Nathaniel Bonnell, Queen’s Department Director Megan Casto and Citizens Bank of West Virginia announce Pierslyn Laeic Farley as Woodly the Elf, the official mascot of the Mountain State Forest Festival. Each year, a Randolph County student, from public, private or ...

Probable cause found in accessory case

ELKINS — Probable cause was found against a Randolph County woman accused of being an accessory after allegedly helping a man she knew was wanted for multiple felonies. Sara Elizabeth Nelson, 34, of Mill Creek, is charged with one count of accessory after the fact, a felony. She is currently being held at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $10,000 10% to the court bond. In Tuesday, Randolph County Magistrate Michael Dyer found probable cause against Nelson after a preliminary hearing in Randolph County Magistrate Court. Her case will now be brought before the Randolph County Grand ...