Weekend News And Events (Saturday, April 5, 2025)

• County residents were woken up around 3 a.m. on Friday morning as cell phone warning went out for possible tornado, instructing people to seek shelter. Strong winds came through the county, but there was no reports of significant damage

  
  

• City of Elkins police officer (formerly police officer in Barbour County with both City of Philippi and Sheriff's Department) was arrested last week on charges of domestic battery. He was since fired with cause by Elkins Police Department and cannot serve anymore as a police officer anywhere in the state.

  
  

• Saturday events are aplenty!

  • Buckwheat and pancake breakfast at Feed My Sheep School from 8 a.m. to Noon.

  • Craft Show at Battlers Knob from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Elimination Dance at Belington Fire Department - 6 p.m. to midnight.

  • Aaron Harris Auction Services are having an estate auction at Battlers Knob at 6 p.m. Go towards football field and follow the signs.

    
    

• Crafters and Vendors are needed for Independence Day celebration this summer. The event is organized by Barbour County CEOS, and it will take place on Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Email Barbourceos@gmail.com for more information.

  
  

• Tygarts Valley Conservation District local workgroup meeting will take place this coming Tuesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. at Belington Fire Hall.

  
  

• EMT Training Course will start on April 14 for all of those interested in EMT career. For more information, contact Rod Kimble at 214-984-0064 or by email at Rod. kimble@laerdal.com.

  
  

• Philippi Public Library will hold Goldeen Easter Egg Hunt from April 7 to April 17 (until supplies last). Call library at 304-457-3495 for more information.

  
  

• Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to Noon at Blue and Gray Park to help clean up the area. For more info, email AmeriCorps@savethetygart.org.

  
  

• Cover Me In Stitches and Impress & Imprint have teamed up with Barbour County Senior Center to create a Mother's Day gift containing items from two businesses. If interested, call 304-457-4800 or stop by Perfectly Pampered Salon to place your order.