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FREE KIDS EVENT: A free Spooktacular Evening for kids will be Friday, Oct. 31, from 5-9 p.m. at Magnolia Hall at Scott Hall. The event will feature activities for the kids, hay rides, a bonfire and candy. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in
ELKINS — The Randolph County Board of Education voted against Superintendent Dr. Shawn Dilly’s recommendations to close and consolidate two schools during a nearly four-hour public hearing Tuesday night.
Both Coalton Elementary and Midland Elementary will remain open after votes from the BOE swung in both schools’ favor. The Board voted 3-2 against the closing of Midland and 4-1 against the closing of Coalton.
BOE President Rachel Burns and fellow members Ed Daniels and Sherri Collett voted
MORGANTOWN — There is good money to be made in professional baseball, that much you already know.
Just look at the World Series, where Toronto slugger Vlad Guerrero Jr. began this season by signing a 14-year, $500 million contract extension. Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani will be getting paid millions each year until he is well retired and 49 years old.
Here’s what even I didn’t understand until recently about the makeup of MLB: It generally doesn’t pay to be a college senior looking to begin a pro
ELKINS – The Randolph County Board of Education voted against Superintendent Dr. Shawn Dilly’s recommendations to close and consolidate two schools during a nearly four-hour public hearing Tuesday night.
Both Coalton Elementary and Midland Elementary will remain open after votes from the BOE swung in both schools’ favor. The Board voted 3-2 against the closing of Midland and 4-1 against the closing of Coalton.
BOE President Rachel Burns and fellow members Ed Daniels and Sherri Collett voted
PHILIPPI — A Barbour County Grand Jury handed down indictments involving 26 individuals this week, for alleged crimes including grand larceny, sexual assault, and child neglect creating risk of death or serious bodily injury.
Larry Lee Trader Jr. was indicted six counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, 12 counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian, and four counts of distribution and display to a minor or obscene matter.
Andrew Ray Todd was indicted on counts of child neglect
ELKINS — The Elkins-Randolph County Chamber proudly hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9, to celebrate Lindsay Ketterman, a Comparion Insurance agent, and her continued commitment to serving the local community with personalized, comprehensive insurance solutions.
“With years of experience in the insurance industry, Lindsay Ketterman specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses find coverage that fits their unique needs — from home and auto to life, renters, and commercial
Louise Dora Bell Higgins, 91, a resident of Montrose, passed away Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at her home. She was in her usual health and death was unexpected.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until noon, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.
A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday, from the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Dave Collins officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bell Cemetery at Kelly Mountain.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the
Donald Trump and Louisiana’s “Kingfish” Huey Long have often appeared to have much in common. Both were impeached only to be acquitted, and they share a talent for showmanship and commanding a loyal following. Populist was also a term applied to Trump‘s MAGA movement and Long’s Share Our Wealth Clubs.
Lately, they share another distinction. They both destroyed parts of the mansions they resided in. Trump destroyed the East Wing of the White House; Long went one better, completely destroying the
ELKINS – The Randolph County Board of Education voted against closing Coalton Elementary School and Midland Elementary School at the end of a nearly four-hour public hearing Tuesday evening.
The vote to close Coalton was four against and one in favor. The vote to close Midland was three against and two in favor.
The crowd in attendance at the Elkins High School Theatre erupted in applause after the votes, which were taken just after 9 p.m.
The BOE voted earlier this month to close Harman K-12
PHILIPPI – The following statement was released by the Barbour County Board of Education and Eddie Vincent, superintendent of Barbour County Schools, just before noon Tuesday:
“After careful consideration and extensive consultation with staff, families, and community stakeholders, Barbour County Schools believes it is necessary to clarify the transition from Belington Elementary School to Belington Middle School.
“As indicated in the Impact Statement, it is proposed that Junior Elementary School
