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On Thursday, May 28th, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sr. Trooper Josh Richards was notified by Calhoun County Dispatch of a report of a vehicle that was reported traveling at a high rate of speed headed towards Grantsville. Trooper Richards was advised that the vehicle was a silver in color Toyota 4Runner with a temporary Read More…
The Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center, located on the Avalon Campus in Grantsville is open and ready to cool you down on the hot days of summer as well as fill your belly with Tacos and other treats from the Tiki Taco Hut The zero entry pool with it’s baja pool shelf and shade sails surrounding Read More…
Distributed Worldwide Since February Launch Almost Heaven trip planner still available for delivery to your doorstep Charleston, W.Va. – More than 200,000 copies of the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide have been distributed by the West Virginia Department of Tourism since its launch in February, reflecting a growing interest in the Mountain State as a top Read More…
Calhoun Middle High School Principal’s Honor Roll – 2nd Semester Middle School: Raelyn Arnold, Chelsea Bailey, Kyla Burrows, Elijah Capps, Addison Caudill, Elizabeth Collins, Alexander Dickson, Emma Frail, Willis Gainer-Pittman, Sophia Goodrich, Evan Griffin, EmbreeGungle, Ellie Hall, Paisley Harper, Bristol Hoskins, Haygan Houchin, Olivia Hardman, Kenlie Jarvis, Leyland Kerby, Reagan Morgan, Haley Nicholas, Quintin Parkin, Chase Pierce, Kaelynn Powell, Christian Pridemore, Bentley Snodgress, Brooke Tingler, Mackenzie Tingler, Adalida Trippett, Eliana White High School: Emily Basnett, Evan Burch, Emilee Burns, Holly Read More…
The annual Calhoun County Wood Festival will kick off it’s 64th year this week with sunny weather and opportunities to enjoy multiple events from the Grantsville area to the Calhoun County Park.
On Monday, June 15 and June 22, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Mt. Zion area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them on Sunday, June 14 and Sunday, June 21, as we will be trapping on Monday morning. Once the cats have recovered from anesthesia (at least 24 to 48 hours) we will return them to their exact location. They will be healthier, happier, and not reproducing and fighting. Thank you for your cooperation. So far we have spayed and neutered 1,139 community cats (614 females and 525 males). Please keep your personal cats indoors or put a collar on them on Monday the 15th and the 22nd. If you have any questions, please call Linda at 304-354-7506. If you are aware of a feral cat colony in your area, please let us know. Female kittens can begin breeding at four months old, so the best time to spay/neuter a colony is when there are only 5 or 6 cats. Trap-Neuter-Return is provided to Calhoun County residents at no cost to the caretaker. Partial funding for Trap-Neuter-Return is provided by The Oakland Foundation, The Bernard McDonough Foundation, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the Calhoun County Commission.
This weekend is the Wood Festival in Calhoun County and several Creston folks always participate in the activities in Grantsville. Because of the Wood Festival the Creston Bingo Game will be held on Saturday, June 13 at the Creston Community Building with the doors opening at noon with the games starting at 1 P. M. Read More…
Kristen Lonczynski, 42, of Annamoriah, died suddenly on May 19th 2026. She is survived by her mother, Betty Mechler, her father, Barry Lonczynski, her son, Zakeriah, Sanchez- Lonczynski, her aunt and uncle Kathy and Jorge Correa, great aunts and uncles: Helen Henkel, Steve and Faye Frederick, and Elizabeth and Conrad Beattie, numerous cousins, and even Read More…
Troy Allen Ragland, 56, of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born May 8, 1970, at Millersburg, OH, the son of the late Earl and Hazel Bailey Ragland. Allen was an equipment operator and a member of I.U.O.E. #132, Charleston. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School. Survivors include his Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the next phase of West Virginia’s America250 celebration with the launch of a new America250 merchandise line and a statewide bell-ringing initiative honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary. Watch Governor’s remarks here “West Virginia’s heritage plays a meaningful role in America’s story, and this collection is a great Read More…