MISS PENDLETON COUNTY: The royal court, crowned Monday of fair week, are, from left, Cassie Callahan, People’s Choice; Brenlie Bobb, Miss Personality; Ella Brooke Isaacs, first runner-up; Elizabeth Forbes, Miss Pendleton County 2026; Brie Dunavent, second runner-up; Bailee Beauman, third runner-up and Miss Congeniality; and Addison Polley, fourth runner-up. Pageant photos by Bradie Huffman, pageant director.

Pendleton County native Natalie Kelsch Stewart and her husband, AJ, take a breather at the Lenoxburg Store during a 100-mile bike ride June 20. The couple are training for the Ironman Lake Placid on July 19 in Lake Placid, New York.

Pictured above is the 2026 cast of KRT Kids’ “Seussical KIDS.” The play will be staged June 18, 19 and 20 at Kincaid Regional Theatre. Photo courtesy of KRT.

WoodmenLife Chapter 611 in Falmouth on June 9 presented Pendleton County Fiscal Court with a commemorative Betsy Ross America 250 Flag. “WoodmenLife is proud to be part of this historic celebration as we approach America’s 250th anniversary,” local WoodmenLife representative Gary Hicks said. The presentation was part of the not-for-profit insurance company’s nationwide initiative to honor patriotism, unity and the shared history that connects communities across the country. From left are Hicks, Magistrate J

Woodhead added to PC hall of fame