Short Gap News

The economic downturn has affected many facets of the everyday citizen's life. Health care, retirement and employment have all felt the sting of the bursting housing bubble.

Mineral school board to meet Tuesday KEYSER, W.Va. - Members of the Mineral County Board of Education will hear an update on Keyser High School fundraising at Tuesday's public meeting at 6 p.m. in the Administrative Office at 1 Baker Place.

Robert Taylor of Cumberland was injured Monday when he lost control of this dump truck on Knobley Road south of the Short Gap Volunteer Fire Company.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University recently announced that the following students have received scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Stephanie Shingle, a Frankfort High School junior, roots for her home team as the Frankfort Falcon alongside the school's cheerleaders during the football team's game Friday evening against LIberty Harrison in Short Gap, WVa.

An early Thursday fire that extensively damaged a commercial building on state Route 28 in Mineral County is being investigated by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office.

Five young ladies representing Keyser and Frankfort high schools will compete Monday for the title of Mineral County Fair queen when the 60th annual event opens at the fairgrounds in Fort Ashby.

At least three people were injured in a head-on crash on state Route 28 at Short Gap, W.Va., at 2:23 p.m. Wednesday.

After completing his first six months in office, Mineral County Sheriff Craig Fraley is "excited and pleased" with the performance of his officers as well as the civilian employees that comprise the department.

Left: Twins Andy, left, and Tom Hughes are shown with their 2009 graduation class prior to kceremonies Sunday at Frankfort High School in Short Gap, W.Va. Graduation was held on the school's football field.

Heavy rain that dumped several inches of rain on the Wiley Ford area sent water over streets and caused several flooded basements Saturday evening.

Mineral school board to meet KEYSER, W.Va. - The Mineral County Board of Education will consider a recent request for use of the South End Sports Complex at Tuesday's meeting.