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Letters to the Editor

Slow down on residential streets

I have thought about writing this letter for the last couple of years. I live in downtown Elkins. The speed limit on most of the streets where families, retired neighbors, children and pets live is 25 mph . Some areas are 15 mph, others 35 mph. But mostly 25 mph .   I have lived downtown for ...

Rotary Club shows gratitude

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Elkins, we offer our heartfelt thanks to all who supported our International Festival, allowing us to award $13,238.98 in grants to many of our local schools and libraries: Elkins High School, Elkins Middle School, the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, ...

Reader urges Capito to stay committed

As someone whose brother passed away from pancreatic cancer, I’m urging Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to remain committed to providing increased funding for cancer research and prevention. Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the United States, with more than 2.1 million new cases expected ...

Reader: The climate movement needs you

So, you are concerned about the Climate Chrisi and are sure what to do about it. Know that you are not alone. Also know that the Climate Movement needs you, it needs everyone, to do everything we can to address this crisis. Here are some ideas: - Learn more about how our world is warming; the ...

Harman leader stepping away

Dear Members of the Harman community, It is with a full and grateful heart that I write to formally step down from my role as an advisor and advocate for Harman School and its future educational pathways. Serving in this capacity has been deeply meaningful to me. Harman is more than a place, ...

Babydog vs. data centers?

I frankly loved the innocent comedy of two juxtaposed stories. One was a detailed discussion of whether a former chairman of the Capitol Building Commission violated process and transparency on a Capitol mural project where the former governor's dog, “Babydog,” suddenly appeared in a ...