All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Ellamore VFD wins Forest Festival award

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Engine 5 and 1520 representing Ellamore Fire Department at the Mountain State Forest Festival Firemans Parade.

The Ellamore Fire Department’s Engine 5 came home with the second best equipped commercial engine at the Mountain State Forest Festival Firemans Parade. Congratulations to Upshur County EMS for taking First Place Best Appearing Ambulance. Thank you to Elkins Fire Department for an awesome parade. –Ellamore VFD

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