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Kids’ health takes spotlight in Tucker County
February 9, 2012 Keeping kids healthy is a goal for many parents, health care providers and organizations. Now, it may be an emphasis for the Tucker County School System. more »»
Men deserve recognition for heroism
February 8, 2012 Hearing someone express being grateful for family and friends is not all that uncommo. more »»
For the good of all creatures
February 7, 2012 If you want to keep a pet gray squirrel in West Virginia, fine. But if your goal is to show off a snow leopard, think again. more »»
‘A political football’
February 6, 2012 The decision over whether to allow construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline ought to be based on energy needs, environmental concerns and the thousands of jobs the project would provide for Americans. more »»
Is there a price for fire safety?
February 4, 2012 Residents of the city of Elkins will soon see an increase in their fire fees. City Council on Thursday gave final approval to the measure that will raise the tax by 50 percent in a three-step phase. more »»
Learn about candidates before primary
February 3, 2012 The candidate filing period for the May primary has come and gone, fortunately not without producing a full slate of choices for voters. more »»
If they park and walk, maybe they will shop
February 2, 2012 Economists and West Virginia political leaders often have referred to small businesses as the “backbone” of our state’s economy. more »»
Put a red flag on meth problem
February 1, 2012 Abuse of methamphetamine has reached epidemic proportions in southern West Virginia. Though heroin seems to be the primary illegal drug problem in our area, meth could well supplant it. more »»
Grant to lend an ear to victims
January 31, 2012 Domestic abuse and sexual assault are among the violent crimes we’d like to think don’t happen in our communities, but we all know they do occur. more »» 
Nanci Bross-Fregonara, 4th Ward
January 31, 2012 No elected official wants to raise taxes or fees for its constituents. But unfortunately, there comes a time when increasing costs makes it necessary. more »» 
Mark D. Scott, 3rd Ward
January 31, 2012 This week Elkins City Council will conduct a public hearing and the third and final reading on its plan to increase fire fees for residents living within the city limits of Elkins. more »»
A salute to ‘weekend warriors’
January 30, 2012 Sometimes we refer to them respectfully as “weekend warriors.” They are the men and women of National Guard units throughout West Virginia. more »»
Group shares ideas about future of Elkins
January 28, 2012 What would you like to see in Elkins in the near future? How about in the next 20 years? This week, about 30 people from throughout Randolph County attended the first ON TRAC Community Circle meetin... more »» 
Second week of session
January 28, 2012 Legislators convened last week to mark the beginning of the second week of the 80th Legislature. more »»
Tapped out
January 27, 2012 Growing up in Elkins, you quickly learn of the fierce rivalry with neighboring Buckhannon. And the same holds true for those growing up in Buckhannon regarding Elkins. more »»
TRG brings employment growth to city
January 26, 2012 In the past year, we have sadly reported on too many employee layoffs and business closures. This week it was refreshing to share the news of 150 new jobs coming to Randolph County. more »»
Tough decisions to be made by area school boards
January 25, 2012 Tonight the Randolph County Board of Education is slated to make some decisions that are likely to prove unpopular, but potentially necessary. The vote will come on proposed reductions in force (RIF). more »»
Help your neighbors
January 24, 2012 The state of our economy is no secret. We all experience it every day with rising food and fuel prices, along with high unemployment rates. It’s in these times that more people need a helping hand. more »»
House bill on open records needs passage
January 23, 2012 West Virginia’s open records law contains ample exemptions to safeguard the public’s interest as well as the privacy of individuals. more »»
City to clarify financial status
January 21, 2012 The financial standings of the city of Elkins have come up for discussion inside and outside city hall for some tim. more »»
Party of isolation
January 21, 2012 Once again the Republican primaries have exposed the many rivalries and varieties within the conservative movement. more »» FREE TOTAL CHOLESTEROL AND GLUCOSE LEVEL TEST PLUS BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK February 13, 2012 FREE TOTAL CHOLESTEROL AND GLUCOSE LEVEL TEST PLUS BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK as part of a healthy heart screen will be from 7 until 9:30 a.m. Monday at Davis Health System's HomePlus on Buffalo Street. No appointment necessary. more » Randolph County
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