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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, Pickens High School, Pioneer Memorial Library, Randolph Technical Center, Russell Memorial Library, Third Ward Elementary School, Tygarts Valley Middle/High School and Valley Head Library. The Randolph County Commission sponsored the event and Davis Trust Company sponsored the day’s entertainment. ...

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 this year alone. Over the last 30 years, substantial and steady increases in federal cancer research funding have fueled discovery and innovation, contributing to a significant decline in cancer mortality rates. But there is more work to do. With continued investment, hopefully, fewer West ...

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 causes, consequences and actions that need to be taken to stop it. Start by visiting NASA’s website on climate - https://climate.nasa.gov - Talk about it, a lot, with friends, family, neighbors, everybody and anybody. - Get involved; join a climate group or two. Ask how you can help. You ...

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, it is a community defined by resilience, care, and an unwavering commitment to its children. I have been honored to contribute, even in a small way, to conversations about how we can best support the next generation and strengthen opportunities for students and families here. This decision has ...

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 mural. The other was a live Arts Center discussion of a bill establishing data centers (HB 2014) while simultaneously robbing any county or community of input or information regarding pollution or other impacts where the relevant legislators running for office spoke only about potential financial ...

Why fight against economic growth?

I am writing to ask, why are some people upset that Dunkin' Donuts are coming to Elkins? Do people not see that we have businesses closing – CATO, Great Harvest, Fox's Pizza, to name a few. Have they not heard that we are losing two schools? Are they not aware that the population of the county is declining? Young people are graduating and leaving in search of jobs and more opportunity to be exposed to museums, different entertainment options (not just hunting, fishing, camping or hiking), a vast array of restaurants and shopping experiences. Can they not remember when there were ...