CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey continues to express the belief that spending in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is not sustainable in the long run, but West Virginia lawmakers and advocates remain confused as to why programs are being curtailed now when funding ...
The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar Kelley Seneca Designs Executive Director Michael Jackson, right, talks with Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco, left, and others during Seneca Designs’ 50th anniversary Open House on Saturday.
ELKINS – The local area just marked National Forensic Interviewers Week – a week-long recognition for the forensic interviewers at Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) for the work they’re doing with children daily when there is a disclosure or suspicion of abuse. A CAC provides a safe, child-friendly facility where child protection, criminal justice, and child treatment professionals work together to investigate abuse, hold offenders accountable, and help children heal. Last year, West Virginia’s 21 CACs served 4,734 children. Of those, 4,603 forensic interviews were conducted ...
BEVERLY - The annual Beverly Fireman's Festival will feature an abundance of activities for all ages and officially kicked off Saturday with the Little Miss Beverly Pageant. "Other than having a couple more bands performing than what we did last year, a lot of the activities we are having are ...
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. PURPLE MAJESTIES: The Elkins Purple Majesties (Red Hats) will meet today, at 11:30 a.m. at the Knot Just Another Barn off the Kingsville Road. The theme will be a celebration of Independence Day. A picnic lunch will be served and all Red Hatters are encouraged to wear patriotic red, white and blue. For additional information call Carole Helmick at ...
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. POE REUNION: The descendants of Tom and Minnie Koon Poe will hold their family ...
