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Applause to the announcement that the renovation efforts at City Hall will pause during the Mountain State Forest Festival, and that all offices will be open during the week. The 86th Mountain State Forest Festival is scheduled for Sept. 28 through Oct. 6. City Operations Manager Michael Kesecker also told Elkins City Council that he has been speaking with the contractors to ensure that no outside construction on City Hall will take place during the Forest Festival, and that no construction equipment will be stored in the city parking lot during that time.
Applause to Randolph County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ethan Carr, who was recently named Prevention Resource Officer of the Year for West Virginia. Carr, who is one of three Prevention Resource Officers in Randolph County, received the Chuck Sadler PRO of the Year Award, which is given out yearly to one police officer for their dedicated service to the PRO Program and the state of West Virginia. Carr, who has been a deputy for the past 11 years, was added as the county's third PRO officer in January 2023. Carr was stationed at Elkins High School, where he has been ever since.
Applause to all the students, educators and school staff members who have started back to school across our region to begin the 2024-2025 school year. We wish you the best of luck on all your educational endeavors!
Speaking of heading back to school, boo to those who illegally pass school buses stopped to allow students to board or exit the bus. Just such an illegal maneuver resulted in a vehicle striking two students in Upshur County on Tuesday, officials said. Luckily, the Hodgesville Elementary students were not seriously injured, but to have such an incident occur just days into the new school year is alarming. Please, when you're out in the community behind the wheel, be aware of school buses. When you see a bus that is stopped, with its red lights flashing and its "Stop" sign arm extended, DO NOT try to pass. Please help protect the children of our community by following the rules of the road.