Elizabeth Mae Carr Harper, 70, a resident of Alpena, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in the Davis Medical Center.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until noon, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Monday, from the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Todd Rhodes officiating.
Interment will follow at the Jacob C. Harper Cemetery near Harman, West Virginia.
The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high.
The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in races in Virginia and New Jersey.
The president signed the executive order after
PHILIPPI — For the first time in school history, Philip Barbour will host a quarterfinal contest in the playoffs after Friday night’s victory over South Harrison.
Robbie Jones threw for three touchdowns, with Malachi Bennett on the receiving end of two of them, as the third-seeded Colts cruised to a 36-8 win over the 14th-seeded Hawks at George Byrer Field at Freedom Bank Park in Class AA opening-round action.
Friday evening’s game was a rematch of a regular-season contest, also won by the
When you reflect on the history of the Mountain State, the words “West Virginia” and “energy” are inextricably linked. Coal was first discovered in West Virginia in 1742, natural gas was first struck in 1815, and the state’s first oil-producing well was completed in 1860. Each of these discoveries happened before West Virginia was recognized as the nation’s 35th state. In fact, West Virginians were enjoying public electric streetlamps a full three years before electric lights were installed in
Donald Roscoe “Whitt” Cook, 85, of Maysville, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at his home in Maysville.
Donald’s family will receive friends on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, West Virginia.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Maysville Cemetery.
CHERRY GROVE – The Monongahela National Forest “Woodside Fire” is at 85% containment, the USDA Forest Service announced Friday morning.
In a statement released Friday morning, the Forest Service announced containment of the Woodside Fire in Pendleton County had increased from 75% on Nov. 10 to 85% by Friday, Nov. 14. Approximately 385 acres have been consumed by this fire.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
“Firefighters were able to fully resume work on the Woodside Fire after
A leader who manages their ego creates a team that feels safe to contribute. A parent who confronts their fears models courage for their children. An artist who explores their own depths helps audiences awaken theirs. Today will show us examples of how one person’s moral fiber can become a kind of public service, affecting the lives of many.
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MORGANTOWN (AP) — Harlan Obioha had 19 points, Honor Huff scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half, and West Virginia beat Pittsburgh 71-49 on Thursday night in the 192nd Backyard Brawl.
West Virginia (4-0) has won seven of the last nine meetings in the series, with blowout losses the past two seasons, to take a 102-90 all-time advantage.
Jasper Floyd had 13 points, five rebounds and seven assists for West Virginia. DJ Thomas added 10 points. Obioha made 8 of 9 shots and Huff made up for
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Trump took unprecedented unilateral actions — including canceling projects and trying to fire federal workers — to pressure Democrats into relenting on
ELKINS — A Randolph County man accused of stealing a purse – that held more than $1,000 in cash – from a customer at Walmart has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and received a reduction in his bond.
Brandon Dwayne Daff, 31, appeared in Randolph County Magistrate Court this week and waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Daff is charged with grand larceny, a felony. His case will now be brought before the Randolph County Grand Jury.
After Daff waived his right to a preliminary
