Partly cloudy early with thunderstorms becoming likely during the afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 93F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%..

Thunderstorms during the evening followed by a few showers overnight. Low 68F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Lucas Nestor leads his sheep, Pluto, into the enclosed scales for weighing before competition at the Mineral County Fair. Allison Robinette, a junior at West Virginia University, operates the scales door, while Lucas’ mom, Kelli Nestor, watches.

Eric Iser, president of the Mineral County 4-H/FFA Livestock Association, is showing the new wooden sides and poles, part of recent renovations in the cattle barn at the Mineral County Fairgrounds in Fort Ashby, W.Va. Also, from the left, are Bethany, Christina and Bruce Yaider, all of Springfield, W.Va.

Lucas Nestor leads his sheep, Pluto, into the enclosed scales for weighing before competition at the Mineral County Fair. Allison Robinette, a junior at West Virginia University, operates the scales door, while Lucas’ mom, Kelli Nestor, watches.

Eric Iser, president of the Mineral County 4-H/FFA Livestock Association, is showing the new wooden sides and poles, part of recent renovations in the cattle barn at the Mineral County Fairgrounds in Fort Ashby, W.Va. Also, from the left, are Bethany, Christina and Bruce Yaider, all of Springfield, W.Va.

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — The cattle barn at the Mineral County Fairgrounds is newly refurbished, thanks to grants from two different sources.

The barn was built in the 1970s and was deteriorating and in need of repairs, said Eric Iser, president of the Mineral County 4-H/FFA Livestock Association, which spearheaded the project.

“Safety concerns were our big thing,” Iser said. “We removed the chain-link fence around the barn, which was in bad shape, and replaced it with wood. We replaced all the rolling poles and replaced those with wood.”

Iser said the steel cable that was used to tie the steers was replaced as well.

A grant for $12,600 from US Wind Force Foundation plus a $4,000 economic development grant provided by Del. Gary Howell were used to fund the renovation project, according to Iser.

“After the fair we are looking at replacing the roof with the money left over, and paving down the center and the outside ends. That reduces mud and dust,” Iser said.

Wednesday entertainment includes a firefighters’ Battle of the Barrel at 7 p.m. and Highland Grass at 7 and 9 p.m. The fair continues through Saturday with gates opening Wednesday-Friday at 6 p.m. and at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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