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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Datebook is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Because of numerous entries, items may appear for only one week. Entries appear in chronological order and as there is space. The ...

Historic hotel installs new sign

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ELKINS — As part of the ongoing renovation project at the historic Tygart Hotel, a new sign has been placed along the front of the historic structure. The lighted LED flag-mounted sign, which is 3 feet by 20 feet in size, is known as a blade sign or projection sign. This type of sign ...

Upset bid chosen in AB campus auction

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CLARKSBURG – An “upset bid” from an Elkins businessman that was submitted Friday was apparently selected to purchase the campus and equipment of bankrupt Alderson Broaddus University for $5 million, during an auction process in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Wednesday.  The decision was made ...

French Creek Freddie Groundhog Day event canceled

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FRENCH CREEK – Famed Mountain State groundhog French Creek Freddie will definitely not see his shadow this winter, as the West Virginia Wildlife Center will remain closed until further notice due to a federal government decision, officials said Wednesday. “Our state wildlife center in ...

Kesling switches parties ahead of May primary election

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ELKINS — Randolph County Commissioner David Kesling was elected as a Democrat in 2018. Now seeking re-election in the May 14 primary, Kesling has switched his party affiliation to Republican. “I had been thinking about changing for a long time, and I could see the way the national ...

8 running for Buckhannon City Council

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BUCKHANNON — Eight candidates will be on the ballot running for three Buckhannon City Council seats during the Municipal Election on May 14. Incumbents Jack Reger and Pam Bucklew have filed to run for re-election to City Council. The third incumbent whose seat is up this year, C.J. ...