ARTHURDALE – As far as Elmer Rich was concerned, he had himself a pretty good deal that sunny July afternoon back in 2013. Rich, who was then 94 and a star on the old-time fiddle circuit, had people up on their feet as he sawed out timeless tunes – “Arkansas Traveler,” “Dill Pickle ...
MORGANTOWN – Eleanor didn’t concede to the elements Thursday. The old soldiers who were there to assist didn’t either. “Eleanor,” is the ceremonial name given to the giant American flag now waving at the front entrance of Valley HealthCare System’s main offices on ...
Elmer Rich had himself a pretty good deal in Arthurdale nine years ago. On a golden July afternoon, the renowned fiddler, then 94, was sawing out timeless tunes — “Arkansas Traveler,” “Dill Pickle Rag” and the like — in the tiny Preston County town that sits in the bend of ...