Elkins intermountain local news “There have been no arrests. ” “The banners are something to make the downtown 1 day ago · Category:Classifieds - The Intermountain. Carmel Baptist Church Ladies Group, with the help of Elkins [] ELKINS — Flooding caused traffic jams and property damage in Randolph and surrounding counties, as heavy rain continued to fall across the region Wednesday. Taylor McKinnie Staff Writer. 15, 2025, in the Davis Medical Center. The board [] PHILIPPI — Despite rumors that a Philippi Middle School teacher was arrested over the weekend, Barbour County Schools Superintendent Eddie Vincent clarified on Monday that no arrest has been made, but that an ongoing investigation is underway at the school. In June, the Elkins Planning Commission presented council with the proposed update after seven years of work. The contract will allow GAI Consulting to gather specific information regarding parking location and the amount of available parking, and conduct a high-level parking demand analysis, as well as compare existing parking conditions to state [] ELKINS — Elkins City Council has approved a city zoning law update on its first of two readings. to 6 a. Sunday, the Elkins Fire Department and other first responders were called to the scene of the structure fire in the vicinity of Hardee’s Restaurant. More than 30 supporters of the Elkins Skatepark sat in during the meeting to express their desire to keep the park, which was built in 2009, [] Local News. My dream is to share my stories through my [] ELKINS – “City Hall, in no uncertain terms, right now, is a disaster,” Elkins City Operations Manager Michael Kesecker said during Thursday evening’s Elkins City Council meeting. ELKINS – More than 20 residents spoke out during the public comment section of a Randolph County Board of Education meeting at the Elkins High School Auditorium Tuesday January 18, 2025 - Local News. The two new initiatives include the investment in an advanced CT (computed ELKINS – The Randolph County Schools superintendent told the Board of Education “no evidence” has been found linking Elkins Middle School to elevated carbon monoxide levels reported in students who became ill. Easy access to obituaries, local news, front pages and more. The Inter-Mountain called the Randolph BOE office Friday afternoon, asking — [] Category:Classifieds - The Intermountain. Shawn Dilly updated the BOE during its regular meeting Wednesday night about issues surrounding EMS and the potential of carbon ELKINS — The Elkins Parks & Recreation Commission (EPRC) tabled a vote during its Wednesday evening meeting on the removal of the Elkins Skatepark from Glen. ELKINS — A local veterans organization is encouraging residents to take part in a more than century-old American Randolph BOE buys 2 electric buses. Stephen Ray Cross, 54, of Chenoweth Creek, was charged with murder and using a firearm in the commission of a murder. 8 at 7 p. When Pastor Roy Schneider of the Refinery Church learned that temperatures overnight next week were projected [] ELKINS — Dylan Hinzman scored 10 of his team-high 19 points in the final quarter as Elkins returned to action for the first time in 19 days to pull away from Philip Barbour, 55-44, Tuesday night inside Richard P. Sep 9, 2024. Shawn Dilly posted on social media, acknowledging that “fumes” from “a bucket of non ELKINS — The jury began deliberations in a murder trial in Randolph County Circuit Court Thursday – but were sent home for the day with no verdict reached. Las Trancas, located on Randolph Avenue across from the James F. For the past 22 years, the Farmers Market has offered seasonal fresh produce in Elkins. Alfgeir L. ELKINS — The 86th Mountain State Forest Festival Grand Feature Parade will being winding its way through town today at 1:30 p. The show ill be offered on Thursday, Nov. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (12/31-1/1) are observed as [] ELKINS – Elkins Middle School will reopen for classes on Wednesday, officials announced. CLARKSBURG – A former Elkins physician was convicted Tuesday of failing to pay nearly $2. ELKINS — The Personnel Committee, the Rules & Ordinances Committee, the Tree Board, the Finance Committee, and City Council meet the week of March 4. Kristjansson, PhD, MSc. On Thursday, Randolph County Superintendent Dr. The event, which ran from 6 a. A sewage backup flooded City Hall’s entire first floor and basement last Saturday, as a major rain storm was sweeping through the area. Mar 21, 2024 · THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. ” [] ELKINS — There are no meetings scheduled for the week of Dec. He was born May 8, 1934, at Lakeland, Florida, a son of the late Robert L. Kesecker said every office on the third floor has been outfitted with new heating and air conditioning units [] ELKINS — A Randolph County man is behind bars and accused of choking another man during an altercation. Justice said he has awarded $16,707,149 in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funds to 82 projects statewide. The outdoors stage, which sits directly behind the Elkins Railyard Depot, has become the centerpiece for gatherings during the summer months in Nov 2, 2024 · ELKINS — A “multi-agency investigation” into the reported illnesses of students at Elkins Middle School is underway, and the school will remain “closed until further notice,” according to a county agency. Jim Justice announced. Shawn Dilly, superintendent of Randolph County Schools, posted the following to the ELKINS — With a powerful cold front expected this weekend and early next week, a group of community members and organizations have come together to make sure those in need are taken care of when the frigid temperatures arrive. The Inter-Mountain photo by Brad Johnson A two-vehicle accident occurred just in front of the VFW Post 3647 on Randolph Avenue in Elkins Friday afternoon. Albert Darnell Robey, 44, of Elkins, has been charged with malicious or unlawful assault. Local News Local News Elkins releases statement about Four Seasons Motel. Oct 25, 2024. for a Saturday matinee. Capito, R-W. There’s an investigation, a fact-finding investigation, that is what is [] Editor’s Note: This is the an article in a series highlighting local charitable efforts during the holiday season. William J. “As Christmas rapidly approaches, area residents have been enthusiastically seeking to banish winter’s bleakness; in addition to trimming the traditional Christmas trees found [] ELKINS — The City of Elkins Personnel Committee unanimously approved the creation of a resolution to make cost-of-living adjustments for the city’s administrative officers this week. ELKINS — The Mt. newslink. According to the criminal complaint, prepared [] THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. There was [] ELKINS — Two men have been arrested in connection with a break-in and burglary on Second Street this week. A federal jury found Nitesh Ratnakar, 48, guilty of 41 counts of tax fraud. Ground was broken for the $37. He is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $15,000 cash-only bond, set by Magistrate Mike Dyer. to vote on closing the Harman School. ELKINS — Elkins city officials confirmed Friday that removing snow from sidewalks is the responsibility of building owners and occupants, after residents complained about unwalkable Elkins residents say there’s much to love about Randolph County’s county seat. Attorney’s Office, Centers Against Violence, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and more. Fletcher and Estelle Lovett Fletcher. Participating businesses will be listed in The Inter-Mountain as part of a full page every day for six weeks with the option of an additional display Feb 6, 2024 · BEVERLY — A home on Kings Run Road was deemed a total loss after a fire on Sunday evening. That tradition will continue on Saturday when Elkins City Park comes to life with Jun 22, 2024 · ELKINS — Ground has been broken on the new sanitation garage being built by the City of Elkins. 7 and Friday, Nov. to 4 p. At approximately 7:37 p. ELKINS — The latest addition to the Elkins Fire Department has been unveiled — a brand new fire engine that was ordered almost three years ago. This type of sign seeks to [] ELKINS — As friends and family decorated a fallen officer’s police cruiser with flowers and black balloons on Saturday, the Elkins Police Department released details about the patrolman’s death. News. “We’re excited for the expansion,” Jordan Godwin, CEO of Valley Health Care, said during the ceremony. or alternative routes to navigate through town at this time. Route 219 in Elkins. com. 3 million, 38,000-square-foot facility earlier Nov 10, 2021 · ELKINS — Multiple local law enforcement agencies working together with the ATF, DEA, FBI and the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force completed a sweep of two counties on Tuesday that ended in the arrest of 48 individuals. The new engine replaces a 33-year-old pumper. Sep 21, 2024. The Personnel Committee meets Monday at 1 p. Sep 11, 2024. “This much-needed facility will house essential equipment, feature a wash basin, and provide various amenities to better support the sanitation team,” a City of Elkins press release states. Shelley Moore Capito announced this week. m. “Bill” Brown, 78, a resident of Elkins for more than 70 years, passed away at his home Jan. SUBSCRIBE; January 18, 2025 | Today's Paper Jul 23, 2024 · ELKINS — Since its inception in the early 1970s, the Augusta Festival has continuously been one of Elkins’ biggest events of the summer. Earl Thomas Lanham, 39, of Elkins, has been charged with burglary, a felony. 7-17. At approximately 2:30 p. , saw multiple visitors, participants and families of all ages having fun throughout the day. The lighted LED flag-mounted sign, which is 3 feet by 20 feet in size, is known as a blade sign or projection sign. Since the closure proposal was announced, supporters to keep the schools open have come out in [] Nov 9, 2024 · ELKINS — A truck striking a fire hydrant on Central Street resulted in substantial damage to the city’s water infrastructure, resulting in the loss of about 3 million gallons of water, an official said. The Inter-Mountain photo by Lori Smith Elkins Fire Department members work with emergency response tools to extricate a driver from an SUV involved in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday evening at the intersection of Third Street and Henry Avenue in Elkins. “And we tried to do what we could and everything we could to keep [] ELKINS — The Elkins High School Theatre is in rehearsals to present “The Big Bad Musical” as its fall production. , will be highlighted by the lighting of a Blue Spruce Christmas Tree located in the garden. This type of sign seeks to [] Jun 7, 2024 · ELKINS — A groundbreaking ceremony for Valley Health Care’s major expansion project took place at the Elkins facility Thursday morning. White was selected to be a part of the USA Junior Women’s Cyclocross Team last year and will travel to the Czech Republic [] Feb 7, 2024 · ELKINS — A Randolph County Commissioner announced at a recent meeting that the local Walmart store is not going to be annexed into the City of Elkins. The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar Kelley The Elkins Fire Department has received its new fire engine that was custom built by Sutphen in Columbus, Ohio. Shawn Dilly has announced that the rescheduled public I-M offering ‘Shop Local’ program. ELKINS – A “multi-agency investigation” into the reported illnesses of students at Elkins Middle School is underway, and the school will remain “closed until further notice,” according to a county agency. 14 at 7:30 p. 27, while the Colts were [] ELKINS – The following press statement was released by the City of Elkins today: “The City of Elkins is aware of a ‘fish kill,’ or localized die-off of fish, in the Tygart Valley River. EMS was shut ELKINS — Federal, state and local officials came together for the groundbreaking ceremony for Micrologic’s $20 million Randolph County Fiber Broadband Project Wednesday morning. ELKINS — A power outage at three Randolph County schools was reported Thursday afternoon. Day. Local News Local News Stokes reappointed as Elkins city clerk. The eight City Council present unanimously approved Resolution 1800 which reappointed Stokes to his position as City Clerk. THE INTERMOUNTAIN Elkins City Hall repairs underway Local News. Oct 18, 2024. Local News Local News. ELKINS — As part of the ongoing renovation project at the historic Tygart Hotel, a new sign has been placed along the front of the historic structure. The flooding resulted in City [] ELKINS — Many local residents are fondly remembering a business and lumber industry leader who the community lost this week. The Sanitary Board, which oversees the city’s sewer system, meets Tuesday at 10 a. 08 tons, or 24,160 pounds, of material was collected in the First [] ELKINS — The final design for the Elkins Gold Star Families Memorial Monument has been approved, and the Elkins Rotary Club is leading the charge to complete the necessary funding for the project. Elkins zoning laws were first approved in the 1950s and have not been significantly updated since the 1970s. A press release from the City of Elkins at 1:42 p. Dilly had announced Monday afternoon that the school would shift to [] Oct 18, 2024 · ELKINS — With the size and number of events being offered at Rotary Amphitheater in Elkins Town Square growing each year, some much-needed renovations at the outdoor venue are currently underway. each night, and on Nov. The operation was part of a two-year investigation that focused on Randolph and Barbour counties. BREAKING NEWS: ELKINS – Randolph County Office of Emergency Management and 911 have put out a Blizzard Warning until 10 a. Aug 27, 2024. Those charges have been dismissed [] Local News Dec 16, 2024 The Inter-Mountain photos by Taylor McKinnie Santa Claus and Mrs. With the “Shop Local” program, businesses can reward your customers for shopping with you!. Carmel Baptist Church Ladies Missionary Society are keeping a longtime holiday tradition alive by distributing holiday fruit baskets to community members. Taylor The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie A long line of police vehicles drive up Davis Avenue in downtown Elkins Monday afternoon, Local residents lined both sides of the street to pay tribute to ELKINS — Gov. ” “The building is a hundred-plus years old,” Justice said during his press briefing Tuesday. Winter Storm Blair dumped a considerable amount of snow around the region with amount totals varying by location. Kesecker updated council on the work being to restore and update City Hall, and requested ELKINS — “City Hall, in no uncertain terms, right now, is a disaster,” Elkins City Operations Manager Michael Kesecker said during Thursday evening’s Elkins City Council meeting. The banners, which are located on Davis Avenue and Third Street, feature four different slogans, including “Enjoy Elkins,” “Celebrate Elkins,” “Discover Elkins” and “Explore Elkins. Kenneth Gilliam, 59, is charged with murder in the first degree and assault during the commission of a felony for the March 5, 2022 stabbing [] ELKINS — With the Las Trancas Mexican Restaurant now officially open in Elkins, local Mexican cuisine lovers can enjoy a new option for their favorite food. Jim Justice said the state’s decision to close the West Virginia Children’s Home in Elkins is “just the right and smart thing to do. Now, as the City of Morgantown’s recently passed camping ban, along with other similar ordinances, are making headlines across the state, The Inter-Mountain is putting the Jan 18, 2024 · ELKINS — Elkins resident Alyssa White, 16, will be one of only five athletes from the United States to compete in her age group at the upcoming Union Cycliste Internationale World Championship Cyclocross. The most common cause of such events is low oxygen levels in the water, which can be caused by the combination [] ELKINS — An iconic local holiday sleigh decoration, which for many years was displayed in the window of McManus Gifts in downtown Elkins, can currently be seen at Elkins Inn & Suites. The store on the Beverly Pike features signs stating “Store Closing” and announcing “going-out-of-business sale” of up to 25% off everything in the entire store. . Public Water System Chief Operator and Manager Wes Lambert updated Elkins City Council during their Thursday night meeting on the “substantial” [] Jun 13, 2024 · ELKINS – A hearing in a Randolph County murder case was held behind closed doors Wednesday, as law enforcement officers, one carrying a rifle, secured the parking lot outside the courtroom. It has continuously [] Aug 27, 2024 · The Inter-Mountain photo by Brad Johnson Part of Davis Avenue in Elkins, THE INTERMOUNTAIN Part of Davis Avenue in Elkins closed for milling, paving Local News. 5 million in payroll taxes, officials said. Oct 12, 2024. Oct 29, 2024 · ELKINS – The office of Randolph County Superintendent of Schools Dr. The Elkins Police Department and ELKINS — Elkins City Council approved the reappointment of Elkins City Clerk Sutton Stokes and six city board and commission members during their last meeting of 2024 on Thursday evening. Continue reading for more information on the New Year holiday, changes to the garbage schedule, utility payment due dates, and information on the annual General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Shawn Dilly informed The Inter-Mountain Tuesday morning that Elkins Middle School will remain in remote learning “until the end of this week,” clarifying how long the school will remain in remote learning posture. 9 at 3 p. ELKINS – The City of Elkins put out a press statement Tuesday afternoon regarding the City's intention to buy the Search warrant leads to 2 drug arrests in Elkins House Ethics Committee clears Mooney. 7. ‘Lil Rascals,’ ‘Lil Rascals 2’ and ‘Itty Bitties’ from Lil Rascals Daycare are shown on their candy land float. Richard Lee “Rich” Thompson, 62, of Elkins, passed away on Monday. The Elkins Police Department and Randolph County EMS are also on the scene. 10. , a WVU professor and researcher, was invited by Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco to address the task force and community at [] John Michael “Mike” Fletcher, 90, a resident of Kerens, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, Jan. Earl Thomas Lanham, 39, who was charged with burglary, a felony, appeared in Randolph County Magistrate Court Monday afternoon. ELKINS — The superintendent of Randolph County Schools said he is “anticipating” Elkins Middle School reopening for classes on Wednesday, but a decision will not be made until results from a “final round” of testing are reported. Tyre was dedicated to helping local children, serving on the Randolph County Board of Education for 20 years, and [] Jul 27, 2024 · The Inter-Mountain photos by Brad Johnson The Family Foundation, featuring local musicians including members of the musical Franks Family, played a memorial concert as part of Our Town’s Live & Drive Concert Series at the Elkins Rotary Amphitheater Thursday evening. 31, a sewage overflow incident at City Hall flooded the building’s basement and first floor, including the [] ELKINS — A longtime Randolph County business leader and stalwart volunteer for local charitable organizations is being remembered warmly in the community. The Inter The Elkins Police Department, the Elkins Fire Department and Randolph County EMS responded at the scene. Dilly had announced Monday afternoon that the school would shift to [] The Inter-Mountain photo by Brad Johnson A two-vehicle accident at the top of Wilson Hill near the Elkins Middle School left the front bumper of one of the vehicles laying in the road Tuesday afternoon. The board approved spending ELKINS – The City of Elkins has announced that flooding on South Randolph Avenue is causing traffic issues this morning. The flooding resulted in City [] ELKINS — Officials said Elkins Middle School will reopen for classes Monday, after being closed Friday following multiple EMS students being treated at Davis Medical Center Thursday with elevated carbon monoxide levels. The agenda includes various financial items related to project [] ELKINS — Randolph County Schools Superintendent Dr. The First Baptist Church of Elkins has partnered with Newlons International Sales, LLC and The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie The City of Elkins Water Distribution Department responds to a broken water line on Maryland Avenue Wednesday morning. ELKINS — Elkins City Council unanimously voted to ratify an agreement to purchase the Four Seasons Motel property Owl Gets ‘Squirrely ELKINS — Elkins City Council approved the final reading of a city code amendment surrounding administrative officers, despite opposition from two council members, at its most recent meeting. The following press statement ELKINS — Supporters of the Elkins Skatepark were in attendance at the Elkins Parks & Recreation Commission meeting Wednesday evening, stressing why the structure should remain in Glendale Park. Tickets for the show can be ELKINS – WVU Medicine United Hospital Center broke ground for its planned “state-of-the-art,” 38,000 square-feet clinic in Randolph County on Thursday. 5 million in payroll taxes, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. The Mt. The Tigers (2-3) last saw action on Dec. Unforeseen circumstances delayed those plans until [] The Inter-Mountain photos by Taylor McKinnie Participants on the Elkins Mountain School float wish parade watchers a Merry Christmas during Friday night’s event through downtown Elkins. In attendance at the ceremony were staff from the Elkins Police [] ELKINS — The case against an Elkins man accused of a break-in and burglary on Second Street has been dismissed after no probable cause was found during a preliminary hearing in Randolph County Magistrate Court. “It is definitely already working,” Mayor Jerry Marco said of the new system, speaking to The Inter-Mountain Monday. Trash will run on the usual schedule. Items on the agenda include a discussion of a plan for deposits in employee PEIA Plan C Health Savings Accounts (FY 2025) [] ELKINS — Elkins City Council discussed on Thursday evening the ongoing clean-up and renovation work prompted by flooding at City Hall, when a new topic was introduced — the possibility of building a brand-new City Hall. , 911 dispatchers received a call about a house fire on Kings Run Road, off the Beverly Five Lane just south of Roy’s RV Supercenter. ELKINS — Teachers, students, parents and residents protested the plan to close the Harman K-12 School at the Randolph County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. One of the vehicles involved in the accident was a West Virginia state government truck, which sustained serious damage. ELKINS — Elkins City Council approved the reappointment of Elkins City Clerk Sutton Stokes and six city board Scenes from the Elkins Christmas Parade. The fire at the building, located in the Oct 15, 2024 · ELKINS — Agencies in Randolph, Barbour and Upshur counties will receive Victims of Crime Act funding, Gov. He and his brother Tom owned multiple successful businesses in Randolph County [] ELKINS — A murder trial began in Randolph County Circuit Court Wednesday in the case of an Elkins man who is accused of stabbing his stepfather to death in 2022. A “Blue Christmas Celebration in Elfkins” is slated to take place at the Darden Garden next to Elkins City Hall that evening. S. Those charges have been dismissed after the state Supreme Court [] ELKINS — The Randolph County Board of Education publicly released information for the first time about upcoming votes to close schools in Harman and Pickens during a meeting at Elkins High School Tuesday night. The event, which was held at the Senate Commons in D&E’s Myles Center for the Arts, saw more than 30 students, faculty and ELKINS — The City of Elkins’ new mass notification system aimed at strengthening emergency communication, which was announced late in March, has already been put to the test by last week’s extreme weather. He leaves behind a legacy of conservationism and business excellence. ELKINS — With Christmas Day right around the corner, the realization that some in our community will be homeless for the holiday may inspire sadness, but there are many local individuals working to improve the situation, [] ELKINS — Vandalia Health’s Davis Health System celebrated two new collaborative initiatives to bring specialized cardiology and telemedicine programs to patients across the region during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Mon Health Heart & Vascular Clinic on Tuesday. A federal jury found Nitesh Ratnakar, age 48, guilty of 41 counts of tax fraud. “This will be 8,000 square feet of clinical space. Tuesday, Dr. Shawn Dilly, the superintendent of Randolph County Schools, released three informational documents regarding air quality and water testing this week at Elkins Middle School, including a statement from the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 35th Civil Support Team about its inspection of the school. Elkins Main Street, a downtown revitalization program that follows ELKINS — A longtime Randolph County business leader and stalwart volunteer for local charitable organizations is being remembered warmly in the community. with family friendly activities from 10 a. Sep 1, 2024 · ELKINS – Elkins City Hall will be closed Tuesday due to damage caused by a “large-scale sewage backup,” officials said. Elkins saw close [] THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. Also, Dilly and the BOE announced that the scheduled ELKINS - “This wasn’t just a toilet overflowing. The Street Department will be removing snow from 1st Street to 6th Street on Davis Avenue Sunday night, from 10 p. The event will feature the opportunity for children to visit with Santa and Mrs. Randolph, Barbour and Tucker counties all saw substantial flooding and road closures. At a community listening event, residents said BREAKING NEWS: ELKINS – The Randolph County Office of Emergency Services reports that a power outage is planned Saturday morning that will affect residents in Elkins, Mill Creek, Huttonsville, Valley Bend, Bowden, Glady and ELKINS — With a powerful cold front expected this weekend and early next week, a group of community members and organizations have come together to make sure those in Stay updated with the latest Elkins, WV local news, trending, crime map, weather, traffic & transit, sports, lifestyle, education, municipal, business, food & drink, arts & culture, health, local life, real estate, and more. THE INTERMOUNTAIN Voting on Elkins Skatepark delayed Local News. , a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced grants from various federal agencies and organizations to deliver funds for projects she championed, including healthcare, ELKINS — Randolph County may see up to a foot of snow by Monday, but that won’t be enough to postpone the public hearings and the Randolph County Board of Education vote to close Harman K-12 School, which are all scheduled for Monday evening. His plan includes closing five elementary schools and creating two consolidated elementary schools. The hearing in the case of Jul 5, 2024 · ELKINS — Democratic candidate for West Virginia governor Steve Williams revealed an interesting tie he has to the Elkins community during the Randolph County Democratic Party’s Democracy Dinner Saturday night at the Sep 6, 2024 · Local News Closure hearings for Harman, Pickens to take place despite the weather. The WVU Health System Board of Directors approved on Wednesday a nearly $400 million strategic capital budget, including what the system is calling the “Elkins corridor” project. From Staff Reports ELKINS – The Inter-Mountain is offering a special “Shop Local” contest and advertising THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. During its most recent meeting, council members moved to file an Amicus Curiae (friend of the court) brief in support [] Local News Sep 19, 2024 The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie Emergency crews responded to a one-vehicle accident on Harrison Avenue in Elkins Wednesday afternoon. BREAKING NEWS: ELKINS – The superintendent of Randolph County Schools announced this afternoon that Elkins Middle School will “shift” to remote learning indefinitely, as some parents Click for today's Inter Mountain newspaper from Elkins, West Virginia. Jul 16, 2024 · ELKINS — Fire departments from three counties battled a blaze at an industrial building in South Elkins Monday afternoon that resulted in the temporary closing of several streets. Ratnakar was indicted on the charges [] Local News Apr 4, 2024 The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley The Elkins Flea Market in Crystal Springs was overtaken with water on Wednesday as rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the morning caused water to rise ELKINS — The two-week Spring Cleanup session being conducted by the Elkins Street Department got underway Monday as city crews began picking up items. Aug 31, 2024 · ELKINS — The community is remembering Ed Tyre, a longtime local political leader and Board of Education member, who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at the Mon General Hospital in Morgantown at the age of 72. 30. The new sanitation garage project is estimated to cost [] Apr 15, 2024 · ELKINS — The city of Elkins has proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. More than 20 people picketed outside the BOE office before the meeting got underway at 5:30 p. The facility, which will be called the Elkins Corridor H Medical Center, will be located at the former Teter Motors property on North Randolph Avenue/U. Local News Students Clean Up Downtown Elkins Local News. She and her husband own property in Elkins where she says [] ELKINS — About 20 members of the community and the Elkins Opioid Task Force heard a West Virginia University researcher’s findings on preventing substance abuse among young people this week. Dr. Denton Thomas Adams, 38, has been charged with strangulation, a felony. Friday, the Randolph County Office of Emergency Management posted the following to social media: “Randolph County Emergency The Inter-Mountain photo by Brad Johnson The Elkins Fire Department is currently battling a blaze in an industrial building at 1705 Livingston Avenue in Elkins. Claus; the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and K9 officer Nikki giving out Deputy Trading Cards; two local food trucks selling hot lunches; and much [] ELKINS — A local church is teaming up with companies to fill trucks full of relief supply donations for victims of Hurricane Helene. The broken line led to a boil water advisory for those living near Maryland Avenue that could be lifted by Friday, officials said ELKINS — The Inter-Mountain’s family friendly “Wild Wednesday” community event was deemed a success by both attendees and participants. “South Randolph Ave. On Aug. ELKINS — Elkins City Council voted to support the City of Huntington in an appeal against the Public Safety Commission (PSC), an act that Elkins officials hope will reopen the Whitmer Water distressed utilities case. He is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $10,000 cash bond. ” The person who made that statement, Kathleen “Hope” Crites, was speaking from experience. Ratnakar owned and operated a gastroenterology practice and a medical equipment manufacturer in Elkins. He and his brother Tom owned multiple successful businesses in Randolph County [] THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. Simmons Memorial Gymnasium. [] Sep 20, 2024 · ELKINS — A Randolph County man was arrested after allegedly injuring a woman by hitting her in the head with a stick. Lieutenant Brandon Tice received the promotion on Aug. to 2 p. According to the criminal complaint, prepared [] Oct 25, 2024 · ELKINS — The Elkins Parks and Recreation Commission (EPRC) has finished paving the walking trails in Glendale and River Bend parks, a move that has earned praise in the community. on Sept. He is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $10,000 cash only bond, set by Randolph County Magistrate Tracy Harper. This was major damage. The monument will be located at the site of the All-Veterans Memorial Park, at the intersection of Randolph and Railroad Avenues in [] ELKINS — Elkins City Council has voted unanimously to approve a contract with GAI Consulting to conduct a parking study. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources says the current number of positive lab tests in the state is the highest since January. Jun 25, 2024. Oct 9, 2024. SUBSCRIBE; January 18, 2025 | Today's Paper ELKINS — A host of concerned citizens, parents, and students once again let their voices be heard over the closing of the Harman K-12 School and Pickens K-12 School Tuesday night at the Randolph County Board of Education meeting. Sunday said the following: “Elkins City Hall will be closed on Tuesday due to a large-scale sewage backup that has caused significant damage in [] Aug 6, 2024 · ELKINS — Across the country, COVID-19 is amid a summertime surge. “We weren’t By Taylor McKinnie Staff Writer ELKINS — The murder case against a Randolph County man has been dismissed after a ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. . Va. ” “This new strategic plan gives us a clear direction for the next five years, focusing on what matters most to our community and ELKINS — Elkins Operations Manager Michael Kesecker provided an update on City Hall’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) project while giving The Inter-Mountain a tour of the building’s renovation progress on the third floor and roof. , and many stayed outside with their signs until the meeting ended more [] ELKINS — On Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Elkins Fire Department Chief [] ELKINS — The murder case against a Randolph County man has been dismissed after a ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Shawn Dilly presented the Board of Education with a Reorganization Plan for the county’s schools Tuesday evening during the BOE’s regular meeting. “From my perspective, it’s [] ELKINS — A fire at an abandoned two-story house on Diamond Street Sunday afternoon snarled traffic but resulted in no injuries, officials said. Edgar Kelley Staff Writer. ELKINS — For the first time in almost 10 years, Elkins Main Street will not be one of the organizations that helps plan and coordinate downtown activities. Mar 21, 2024. Shawn Dilly, superintendent of Randolph County Schools, posted the following to the school system’s social media: “Following multiple agencies’ comprehensive review of Elkins Middle School, we are pleased to announce that EMS will CLARKSBURG — A former Elkins physician was convicted Tuesday of failing to pay nearly $2. ELKINS — The office of Randolph County Superintendent of Schools Dr. “We are awaiting some final assessments, but up to this point there has been no evidence to find [] Editor’s Note: The following is the fourth in a series of articles investigating the homelessness issue in Randolph County. We’re going to have just over 20,000 square feet of [] Sep 14, 2024 · ELKINS — “We do have a homeless population here, that’s a given,” Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco said about a local issue that has long been kept mostly out of the public’s eye – homelessness. The ceremony, which took place at ELKINS — The Inter-Mountain is offering a family friendly “Wild Wednesday” community event the day before Thanksgiving. 14 through the Clarksbu. Local News Local News Elkins to pay $135K for motel property. is currently flooded and traffic is backed up in the area,” a City of Elkins press release states. May 9, 2024 · ELKINS – The Elkins Farmers Market officially opened for the season this past weekend at the Elkins Railroad Depot, and will continue to be a part of Saturday mornings for local shoppers until the month of November. I’ve always loved writing, although I lean toward fiction, but this was a great opportunity for me to give journalism a try. ELKINS — Randolph County may see up to a foot of snow by Monday, but that won’t be enough to postpone the Power outage reported at three Randolph schools. More information will be updated as it is released. 15 during last week’s city council meeting. Third Ward Council Member Christopher ELKINS — Since May, West Virginia has been affected by a severe drought which has significantly impacted local wildlife, in areas including habitat loss, scarce food and water, and lower infant survival rates. At about 3:30 p. The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie Student athletes from Davis & Elkins College helped clean up downtown Elkins on Wednesday evening as part of a community service initiative between the City of Elkins and the college. “Please use 11th St. C. Notices were served by the Randolph County Sheriff’s [] ELKINS — An Elkins Police Department sergeant received a promotion to lieutenant during a ceremony during an Elkins City Council Council meeting if front of their friends and family. At about 4:30 p. EPRC Director Tom Tesar said the asphalt paving for both parks’ walking trails took place the week of Oct. “The Christmas Tree is going to have around 8,000 lights on it,” Kathy Vance, organizer of the Local News School closure hearings pushed up to December. Some debris from the vehicles landed in the roadway but traffic was not completely stopped at any point. Cain Courthouse Annex, was originally scheduled to open its doors in March. He [] ELKINS — For my freshmen year of high school at Highland Adventist School, I interned with The Inter-Mountain for two weeks from Jan. City offices are closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. ELKINS — Area commuters were forced to dig a considerable amount of snow out from around vehicles and off sidewalks and driveways Monday morning after the region was hit hard by heavy snowfall overnight. THE INTERMOUNTAIN Local News. They’re in the shadows. Friday, the Randolph County Office of Emergency Management posted the following to social media: “Randolph County Emergency Jun 4, 2024 · ELKINS — City of Elkins Street Department employees have been busy hanging new banners on light poles in downtown Elkins. On Tuesday, residents of the motel, which is in the process of being purchased by the City of Elkins, received eviction notices drafted by property owner Don Smith’s attorney, Mike Mullens. “I’d definitely [] ELKINS — Elkins Operations Manager Michael Kesecker asked City Council and administrative officers for their “wishlists” as council passed a resolution to authorize contracting an architect for the restoration of Elkins City Hall during Thursday night’s special meeting. Despite the current drought conditions, there is hope for the future with dropping average temperatures and increased rainfall, officials said. ELKINS — Randolph County Schools Superintendent Dr. The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley High winds toppled a light pole onto a vehicle at the Valley Point Shopping Center parking lot in Elkins Sep 21, 2024 · THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. He is survived by one son, Garon Michael Fletcher of Panama City, [] Elkins City Hall announced in a press statement that the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, which had been officially adopted by Elkins City Council in June, is “a comprehensive roadmap that sets the city’s priorities for the next five years. The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley Local emergency responders, including the Elkins Police Department and Elkins Fire Department, were called to a one-vehicle accident at the corner of ELKINS — Meetings next week include the Sanitary Board and City Council. Definitely major damage,” Elkins City Operations Manager Michael Kesecker told. The Inter-Mountain photo by Brad Johnson Part of Davis Avenue in Elkins, between 5th Street and 6th Street, is closed today due to the City of Elkins having the Jan 31, 2024 · ELKINS — As part of the ongoing renovation project at the historic Tygart Hotel, a new sign has been placed along the front of the historic structure. Claus visit Elkins during the ‘Jingle All the Way’ Christmas Parade on Friday evening. Council also moved to dispose of an amendment in the city charter that involves the role of the office of the mayor if two objections from the [] ELKINS — “Elkins doesn’t have a huge homeless population, so there’s not that many people sleeping on the street downtown, but there’s kind of a shadow homeless. Committee members discussed and planned to implement a resolution that would create a cost-of-living adjustment of 6% every two years, or just under 3% annually, for Elkins’ five The Elkins-Randolph County Chamber’s annual “Jingle All the Way” Christmas Parade on Davis Avenue through Downtown Elkins will begin Friday at 6 p. Much like last spring, the first day ended up being a busy one for workers as a total of 12. Elkins was one of the worst-hit areas hit as residents woke up to flooding Wednesday morning. After two days of witness testimony, Kenneth Gilliam, 59, on trial for first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his stepfather, took the stand himself Thursday afternoon [] ELKINS – The West Virginia University Health System released details Thursday about a $37 million “hospital without beds” it plans to build in Elkins. From Staff Reports ELKINS — Elkins Middle School will reopen for classes today, officials said. Local News Nov 29, 2024 The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputy Rocky Hebb playfully puts Tygart Valley Wrestling Federation professional wrestler Marshall Law in a headlock during The Inter-Mountain’s family friendly Wild Wednesday community event at the newspaper office in Elkins. But schools and young people need more help. An [] Jan 11, 2025 · ELKINS — The Elkins City Street Department will be removing snow from Davis Avenue and Randolph Avenue on Sunday and Monday nights, closing the roads during the process, city officials said. Jun 26, 2024. Aug 23, 2024. The parade will feature 89 entries, ranging from marching bands to floats to politicians and ELKINS — Eviction notices have been served to residents of the Four Seasons Motel, officials said. Julia Elbon, an Elkins business owner and former Randolph County Commissioner, said her Local News. “COVID is definitely out there and we currently have two outbreaks in the area again,” Bonnie Woodrum, the Randolph-Elkins [] Nov 9, 2024 · ELKINS – The Inter-Mountain is offering a special “Shop Local” contest and advertising offer during the holiday season. Michael Shane Simmons, 39, is charged with indecent exposure-third offense. A BOE meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. The local police and fire departments, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office and the West Virginia Highlanders have all been invited to kick off the parade at 11th Street on Davis Avenue. “We appreciate groups like the Children’s Advocacy Center and Partners in Prevention, who work so hard to keep our Dec 24, 2024 · ELKINS — The Big Lots location in Elkins is among the stores set to close after the company announced that an attempt to purchase the discount chain fell through. Commissioner David Kesling said that after he learned of the Aug 23, 2024 · THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. The Inter-Mountain photos by Brad Johnson Workers operate heavy equipment Tuesday afternoon at the future site of the Elkins Corridor Medical Center on North Randolph Avenue/U. Route 219, next to the Division of Motor Vehicles [] ELKINS — Millions of dollars in federal funding are coming to Randolph, Barbour, Tucker and Upshur counties, Sen. The paving was done by [] Sep 9, 2024 · ELKINS — Randolph and Upshur County residents will be among the 100 military veterans getting to visit Washington, D. Saturday. The Beverly Volunteer Fire Department was first to arrive [] Jun 26, 2024 · THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. According to the criminal complaint, prepared [] Oct 24, 2024 · THE INTERMOUNTAIN ×. ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College hosted a Community Conversation on Domestic Violence Tuesday evening with panelists from the U. Tucker Community Foundation donates 1,800 food boxes. Anthony Gaynor Staff Writer agaynor@theintermountain. The event, which will get underway at 5:30 p. He is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on $15,000 bond. VOCA funds provide direct services like counseling, personal advocacy, court advocacy, client Sep 3, 2024 · ELKINS – An Elkins man is behind bars after allegedly exposing himself to a woman and a juvenile in front of a local store. budub vprn kynpf dkgfjo til iyj flsmzy cgzck gbckrl lac