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Buckhannon installing new water line

Local News June 24, 2026

BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon's Water Department is currently working on a waterline upgrade project in town. Water Department crews are currently installing a new 6-inch water line and fire hydrant along Central Avenue, to replace the aging 4-inch cast iron main still currently in service. “At this time, no disruption to customer water service is anticipated during the installation of the new line,” Randy Sanders, Buckhannon's city recorder and information coordinator, said in a press statement. “Once the new main is fully in place, Water Department crews will begin ...

Community Calendar

Local News June 23, 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. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The First Church of Christ will hold its annual Vacation Bible School on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the first month of June (June 10, 17 and 24) and the first Wednesday in July (July 1). Children ages three to 18 can attend. Bring your friends, brothers, sisters, neighbors, cousins and anyone you know. There is room for ...

Mountain School residents help preserve Rosie statue

Local News June 23, 2026

ELKINS - A team of local volunteers has joined forces with a group of residents from the Elkins Mountain School on a statue preservation and beautification project for the Rosie the Riveter Statue that stands in the All-Veterans Memorial Park. Local volunteers Linda Shomo, Mary Higgins and ...

Teens win titles at Miss WV event

Local News June 23, 2026

MARTINSBURG — Elizabeth Romanek beamed, as she was crowned the winner of the Miss West Virginia Competition, at Airborne Church on Saturday night. Her win was not a surprise to many, after the Miss Morgantown contestant won the talent portion of the competition, during its preliminary ...

Club learns about cybersecurity issues

Local News June 23, 2026

ELKINS - Frank Hatten, MS, Director of Operations and Outreach for the Cyber-Resilience Resource Center (CRRC) and Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity at West Virginia University, addressed the Rotary Club of Elkins, describing how the Center helps organizations across the state strengthen ...

Corridor H Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Local News June 23, 2026

KERENS — The 11-mile stretch of Corridor H between Kerens and Parsons is now open after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. More than 100 local leaders, representatives and members of the community attended the opening of the latest finished section of Corridor H, which will allow ...