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Buckhannon to receive $33M for project

Local News July 3, 2026

BUCKHANNON - The City of Buckhannon will receive $33.3 million in federal funding for water infrastructure upgrades, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced this week. The investment from the USDA will go toward the construction of a new water plant. The new facility will replace the existing 65-year-old plant and will contain a raw water intake and raw water-pumping station. Approximately 23,000 rural residents will benefit from the new treatment plant project. "This USDA Rural Development investment strengthens the foundation for ...

Happy Independence Day, Barbour County!

Local News July 3, 2026

Hello from Barbour County and Happy 4th of July! It sure has been hot this week! Lots of things going on! There will be a 4th of July Independence Day celebration at the Barbour County Fairgrounds all day on July 4th. The day promises crafts, vendors, food booths, music, and more. Fireworks will take place at dark. Stop by and join in the festivities as we celebrate our nation's birthday. Also on July 4th, the Belington Church of the Nazarene will be having a free clothing giveaway beginning at 8:00 a.m. Don't miss out on their biggest giveaway event of the summer! On Sunday, ...

Beverly private school disqualified from Hope Scholarship program

Local News July 3, 2026

BEVERLY – A private school in Beverly has been disqualified from participating in the Hope Scholarship Program due to “financial misconduct.” The announcement, made this week by State Treasurer Larry Pack, said the Hope Scholarship Board has acted to “permanently disqualify Tygart Valley Christian Academy from participation in the Hope Scholarship Program for financial misconduct.” “We want to make clear that while there is very little fraud and misconduct in the Hope Scholarship Program, we want to take swift and decisive action when our investigations warrant it,” Pack ...

Area Religion Activities

Local News July 3, 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 ...

Bailey Tracy and Ryan Coffman

Local News July 3, 2026

Bailey Tracy and Ryan Coffman, along with their daughter, Cooper, are pleased to announce their engagement. The couple became engaged on May 30 and are planning a spring 2027 wedding. Bailey is the daughter of Penny Smith, and Ryan is the son of John and Stacy Coffman, all of Elkins. The ...

How to Make Your Thank-You Notes Count

Local News July 3, 2026

You are moving to a new place to live or to work. What are you bringing with you? What are your keepsakes? If you mentioned thank-you notes, cards, and/or letters, you’re not alone. At times, the impact of sending these items is underestimated. I wrote on this subject in a recent HPSG Pulse blog post that I shared on LinkedIn. We all have experiences that make a difference in our lives long after the experience. When I was 16 years of age, my grandfather L. L. Studer passed away. He had been the general storekeeper for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and mayor of Sedalia, ...