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Staff Reports BUCKHANNON The West Virginia Strawberry Festival will get under way Thursday, albeit in a smaller fashion than usual. Due to COVID-19 pandemic precautions, this year’s WVSF will feature no parades, but many events are on tap from Thursday through Sunday. Presiding over the festival will be Queen-elect Caylie Simmons of Franklin, and Teen Queen Madison Stellato, of Morgantown. Charli Crandall is the Queen’s First Maid, while the Teen Queen’s First Maid is Jenna Biggs and Second Maid is Ava Warner. The WVSF Junior Royalty Court will include: Madison Burnside was named 2021 WV Strawberry Festival Junior Royalty Queen, while Reagan Sisk was named 1st Maid and Isabella Kelley was named 2nd Maid. ....
Fort Hood has been conducting targeted, temporary boil-water notices as it gets water service back to buildings. As of 3 p.m. Friday, boil-water notices for the Ammo Supply Point, facilities in the Turkey Run Road area and the Logistic Readiness Center are still in effect. Fort Hood Family Housing has restored all water to houses. Those who continue to have no water or partial water should call 254-532-3133. ....
If youâre looking for a distraction from worldly events, or just need something to fill your free time, there are plenty of things happening in the area this week to help you do so. Check out the Funny by Nature Comedy Tour, sign up for the 5K Virtual Run to the Polar Bear Plunge, get the kids involved with some family-friendly fun, or visit a local museum. Thereâs plenty out there and you can find information on these, and more, below. Local Events The Fort Hood Compost Facility, on the corner of North Clarke Road and Turkey Run Road, is hosting a Free Christmas Tree Recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 8 for all DOD cardholders. Please remove all decorations, ornaments, and lights before dropping off the tree. For more information call 254-535-8557. ....