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Probable cause found in abuse case

ELKINS — Probable cause was found against a man accused of sexual abuse of a minor 16 years ago in Montrose, moving his case forward to be considered by the Grand Jury. John D. Foster, 51, is charged with one count of sexual abuse in the first degree, a felony. He is currently being held at ...

Purple Majesties Gather

The Elkins Purple Majesties (Red Hats) were treated to a wonderful luncheon at El Toro Steakhouse on May 11.  The ladies dressed in their red and purple finery and enjoyed the food of their choice from the salad and potato buffet. Laughter, visiting and talking were heard throughout the ...

Helvetia Hoot

HELVETIA — The eighth annual Helvetia Hoot will celebrate West Virginia traditional arts, music, dance, folklore, crafts and foodways during the weekend of May 29-31. The event will feature more than 20 workshops and activities, along with public square dances on both Friday and Saturday ...

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 Saturday, May 23, 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 ...

Planned complex in Upshur awarded $12M

BUCKHANNON - The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program awarded more than $12 million on Thursday that will go toward the development of the John C. Allen Regional Hub Tourism & Recreational Complex. Governor Patrick Morrisey made the announcement at the John C. Allen Regional Hub property, the site for the planned $50 million sports and recreation complex located along Corridor H in Upshur County. The AMLER award and other previously secured local, state, and private resources fully funds Phase 1 of the ...

Man facing charges in Upshur and Gilmer

BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County man faces charges after allegedly strangling and striking his partner, while also facing outstanding charges in Gilmer County for a similar incident. Christopher Austin Eberly, 27, is charged with one count of strangulation, a felony. He is also charged with ...