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Police: Fentanyl found after crash

BUCKHANNON - An Upshur County man faces charges after police allegedly found more than 50 fentanyl stamps in his vehicle after it was involved in a DUI accident. James Allen Ware, 42, is charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver, a felony, and one count of driving under the ...

Elkins students honored at Law Day

ELKINS - On May 1, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals celebrated Law Day for the sixth year with an awards ceremony recognizing West Virginia students for their submissions to this year’s contest. The theme of the 2025 contest was “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Law ...

Elkins Rotary Club packs Jared Boxes

ELKINS - The Rotary Club of Elkins packed 90 Jared Boxes for use at Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center for pediatric patients. The project is named in memory of Jared McMullen, a 5-year-old cancer patient at Geisinger Medical Center in State College, Pennsylvania. When McMullen went for ...

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. MEATBALL HOAGIE FUNDRAISER: will be Friday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meatballs prepared by the Women and Men of St. Patrick Parish. Pick up at First United Methodist Church or Delivery to your office. Donation of $12.00, includes Hoagie, Chips, Bottled Water. All proceeds benefit C.A.M.P. Wade, formerly known as the Weston Vicariate C.A.M.P. For ...

Wentz earns medical degree

LEWISBURG — Scott Wentz, D.O., graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree on May 1, 2026. While at WVSOM, Dr. Wentz was president of the Wilderness Medicine Club as well as a member of Psi Sigma Alpha, a national ...

'Grudge matches' settled in state races

CHARLESTON – Efforts by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and groups affiliated with his vision for the state secured several victories in West Virginia legislative contests, but spending in opposition to other delegates and senators failed. All 100 House of Delegates seats were on the ballot for ...