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Mountain State Street Machines becomes a nonprofit

ELKINS - Our Town Inc. and the Mountain State Street Machines recently combined efforts to offer the community another memorable Fourth of July Celebration. Fresh off the heels of Independence Day success, the organizations have announced that Mountain State Street Machines has become an ...

Upshur man charged with burglary, obstruction

BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County man faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and then attempting to lie to and flee from police with methamphetamine on his person. Ricky Shane Gibson, 35, is charged with one count of burglary, a felony. He is also charged ...

Community Calendar

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. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: Country Music and Old-Time Jam Sessions are no longer being held at Armadillo Flats for the rest of the summer. From the present, until otherwise announced, the jams will take place at Elkins City Park in the Sycamore Street Pavillion every Wednesday. Country Music Jams are from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Old-Time Music Jams are from 6:30 ...

Garden Club appoints officers

Submitted photo The Emma Scott Garden Club appointed the following officers for the remainder of the fiscal year. Seated from left are Summer Kirk-Swanson, vice president; Patricia Mayes, president; and Katy Kerns, parliamentarian. Standing from left are Vickie Keller, corresponding ...

Emergency Landing on Route 33

The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley A small aircraft performed an emergency landing on the median strip on Route 33 near the Faulkner Road exit on Monday afternoon. Responding to the scene were the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, the Elkins City Police and the Elkins Fire Department.

Morrisey declares State of Emergency in Barbour County

CHARLESTON - Governor Patrick Morrisey on Monday afternoon declared a State of Emergency for Barbour County following severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding and damage across the county beginning on July 18. "When West Virginians are facing an emergency, we're going to move quickly to get the people and resources in place to help," said Morrisey. "We're working closely with local emergency officials to assess damage, support response efforts, and help affected communities recover as quickly as possible." The proclamation allows state agencies to ...