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Terroristic threats case going to grand jury

Local News September 5, 2026

ELKINS — After a two-day preliminary hearing, probable cause was found in the case of a former City of Elkins employee accused of threatening the mayor and President Donald Trump. Christopher Benjamin “Ben” Curtis, 44, is charged with threats of terroristic acts. He is currently being held at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail with no bond. Curtis appeared in Randolph County Magistrate Court on Wednesday and Thursday for a preliminary hearing. After more than five hours of witness testimony on Wednesday, the hearing was continued until Thursday morning. After almost 30 minutes of ...

Area Religion Activities

Communities September 5, 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 September 5, 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. Sept. 6, 1875: Members of the notorious James Gang allegedly robbed the Bank of Huntington and got away on horseback. The ...

Otterbein United Methodist Church celebrating 75 years

Local News September 5, 2026

ELKINS - The Otterbein United Methodist Church is currently celebrating its 75th anniversary at its current location on the corner of South Davis Avenue and 11th Street. The church, whose members credit its longevity to generations of faith, generosity and dedication, was dedicated in 1952. It originated in Elkins, however, in 1899, when a growing community showed interest in organizing a Church of the United Brethren in Christ, led by the Rev. B.J. Taylor. The Rev. J.H. Robinson followed in 1900, and by 1902 the congregation was worshiping with a Methodist Protestant ...

Young leaving Augusta Heritage Center

Local News September 5, 2026

ELKINS - The Augusta Heritage Center has announced that Executive Director Seth Young is leaving the organization after seven years of service. Young is stepping down to pursue a new professional opportunity, an Augusta Heritage Center press release states. Since taking over in 2019, Young has been the face and the voice of the organization. After guiding Augusta through the COVID-19 pandemic, Young helped the organization purchase the historic Wilt Building in downtown Elkins in late 2023. Before the purchase and the move to downtown, which took place in early 2024, the Augusta ...

Community Calendar

Communities September 5, 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. 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. CHICKEN BBQ: ...