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VITA program returns $1.2M across area

ELKINS – The Tygart Valley United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provided free tax return preparation services to 966 households for the 2026 filing season, helping put more than $1.2 million back into the pockets of local residents. “We are so grateful to the individuals that recognize the importance of this program and choose to share their time with the community,” said Casey Gilbert, the program's Community Impact Director. “It’s a joy to work with volunteers through the certification process and see them make valuable connections with ...

104 graduates receive diplomas at Philip Barbour High School

PHILIPPI — Philip Barbour saw 104 seniors receive their diplomas during Thursday night’s graduation ceremony held inside the school’s gymnasium. Joseph Bowen, associate principal at Philip Barbour, welcomed the large crowd of educators, elected officials, family and friends assembled to celebrate the Class of 2026. Student Council President Hailey Findley then addressed her classmates, followed by Jenna Campbell performing the class song — Landslide — along with Philip Barbour band director TJ Dalton, who provided the background music on the guitar. Class President ...

Elkins Council moves forward on TIF projects

ELKINS — The Elkins City Council unanimously approved the advancement of several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District projects, including Riverfront Redevelopment, beginning an "engineering phase" for the projects. During the council's May 21 meeting, all 10 council members voted to approve Resolution 1919, "authorizing advancement of certain TIF District #1 projects and related engineering and procurement actions." Resolution 1919 permits the City's TIF Advisory Committee to move forward on the Downtown Streetscape Improvements, Riverfront Redevelopment and Beautification and ...

Post 29 to host Memorial Day Ceremony

ELKINS — H.W. Daniels American Legion Post 29 will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the All-Veterans Memorial on Monday. "Memorial Day is an opportunity to be able to recognize those who are not able to be with us because they paid the ultimate sacrifice," said Elkins American Legion District Chairman Donnie Lambert. "We have Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day for those who are still serving or have served, but I don't think enough is given to those who gave it all." The event will begin at 11 a.m. and will feature three-time West Virginia American Legion Oratorical Champion ...

Scenes from the West Virginia Strawberry Festival

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. BEVERLY SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET: The 92nd Beverly School Alumni Banquet will be today, at the Steer Steakhouse in Elkins. Registration and social hour will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. Everyone who attended Beverly School is invited to attend. For more information or to make reservations, call 304-636-1650, prior to May 15. SPECIAL ...