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DOH awards contracts in Randolph, Pocahontas

CHARLESTON – Projects in Randolph and Pocahontas counties will receive funding for projects as part of 20 contracts awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways. In Randolph County, J.F. Allen Company was the low bidder on a resurfacing project on US 33 from Glady Road to the Sgt. Thompson Memorial Bridge, with a bid of $324,838.30. J.F. Allen Company was also the low bidder on a resurfacing project in Pocahontas County on WV 28 from Dilleys Mill to Warrior Way, with a bid of $509,098.90. The contracts were awarded from a bid letting on June 30. In Lewis County, Perk ...

Scenes from the Fourth of July Parade in Elkins

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. TUTORING: Kump Education Center is offering a four-week summer tutoring program. Any elementary aged student who needs help with reading is welcome. There is a cost. Students will meet with individual tutors one hour each week, through July 15. Call 304-801-3372 with questions. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Beverly, beside Camp Pioneer, ...

Young Filmmakers Camp to return in August

BUCKHANNON — The 11th annual Young Filmmakers Camp will take place at LASCAUX Micro-Theater this August, hosted by ART26201, with assistance from West Virginia Wesleyan College. The five-day workshop will guide students through writing, shooting and editing a short film from Aug. 10 through Aug. 14. Taking place at the LASCAUX Micro-Theater in Traders Alley in Buckhannon, the camp is open to students ages 12 and up, and will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snacks and bottled water will be provided and students will be asked to bring lunch daily. "Led by instructors Andrew Carroll, ...

Man charged with abuse of an incapacitated adult

BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County man faces multiple felony charges after police allegedly found an incapacitated 91-year-old in his care living among dirt, trash, waste and feces. David Daniel Torowski, 64, of Buckhannon, is charged with one count of abuse or neglect of an incapacitated adult ...

Morrisey Rides the Big Wheel