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Communities July 18, 2026

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. MCCRUM/KETTERMAN FAMILY REUNION: will be today at Mill Race Park in Parsons, Pavilion #1, at noon. Please bring a covered dish. Chicken and hotdogs will be provided. Any questions, call Jeanette Bishoff at 304-642-1799. MEAT SHOOT: VFW Post 5781 will host a meat shoot today starting at 10 a.m. at the post home in Harman. For information contact Danie Ours ...

What to watch for as lanternflies spread

Local News July 18, 2026

MORGANTOWN - A fast-spreading invasive insect that can damage crops and trees has been reported in 21 West Virginia counties, posing what a West Virginia University expert calls a “serious economic threat” to the state’s agricultural industries. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest ...

Randolph Sheriff's Office receives leadership award

Local News July 18, 2026

ROANOKE - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Rob Elbon were presented with the Seven Seals Award during a ceremony held this week at Stonewall Resort. The award is presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and given out for meritorious ...

Transparency builds accountability, which creates students

Local News July 18, 2026

When performance is visible, accountability follows. Being transparent with goals and outcomes achieves alignment and clarity. It demonstrates progress. It shows which people and areas are performing the best. Transparency puts performance in the light. This reduces gossip, excuses, and misinformation. For example, a leader is not doing well in customer satisfaction. They feel the issue is the measurement tool or the staffing model. When the overall results are shared, it is evident that other leaders’ areas are performing much better. And they have the same measurement tool and ...

Area Religion Activities

Local News July 18, 2026

Parish House Announcements, Buckhannon On the parish calendar: Sisters group meets at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Irons Chapel, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, for all ladies who wish to grow in their Christian walk. Pam Walling serves as facilitator. Study Group will be 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in Godwin Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. Pastor Steve Meadows leads a discussion of Max Lucado’s “Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Need.” All are welcome to join the conversation The Clothes Closet, located behind the Parish House at 47 Sedgewick St., welcomes ...

This Week in WV History

Local News July 18, 2026

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. July 19, 1850: Pope Pius IX established the Diocese of Wheeling, naming Richard V. Whelan as its first bishop. July 19, ...