OP ED: COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE KENT LEONHARDT CALLS FOR BALANCE BETWEEN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND FARMLAND PROTECTION
Charleston, W.Va. —As Commissioner of Agriculture, I recognize the importance of economic development and respect the rights of private landowners to make decisions about how their property is used. However, we must also recognize that West Virginia’s productive farmland is a valuable and limited resource that will become increasingly important as we work to feed a Read More…
WV Public School Enrollment Down Over 8,200 Students
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) released its annual certified enrollment today, and public schools in the state continue the downward slide. The 2026-27 certified count is 226,687 students, down from 234,957 last year. Each year, the WVDE takes a snapshot of public school enrollment and staffing on a specific day. This information Read More…
HHS Unveils Bold New Plan to Combat Alzheimer’s and Dementia
WASHINGTON—October 22, 2026—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the 2026 Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, taking Department-wide actions to guide coordinated federal action on dementia risk reduction, research and innovation, care, and support for people living with dementia and their families. Secretary Kennedy made Read More…
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS $81.5M IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT INDUSTRY-DRIVEN JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
Funding will help workers close skills gaps, meet employer needs WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $81.5 million in funding to address the critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions. Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the seventh round of Workforce Opportunity Read More…
Governor Morrisey Completes Funding Packages for More Than $58 Million in Water and Wastewater Projects
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $4 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) funding for a new water treatment plant in Buckhannon, along with $930,000 in recommended Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) grants for projects serving Mingo, Wyoming, Cabell, and Wayne counties. Watch Governor Morrisey’s announcement here. Together, the funding will Read More…
VNOA have an urgent call to action and exciting news to share
URGENT CALL TO ACTION Please submit a Protest Comment on MARL and then ask your friends to do the same! We are trying to get to 10k Protest Comments. Protest Comment InstructionsPSC Website Who Supports Our Opposition? We sent all Federal & State Candidates a Questionnaire so West Virginia Voters would know where each candidate Read More…
Free Admission to Games for CMHS Students this week
We are excited to announce that all CMHS students will receive FREE admission to the High School Football and Volleyball games on Friday, October 23, 2026. We hope our students will come out, support our teams, and show their CMHS school spirit!
🏈🎀 PINK OUT GAME DAY! 🎀🏈
The Calhoun High School Red Devils take on St. Marys this Friday in a special Pink Out game supporting breast cancer awareness. 📅 Friday, October 23🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM📍 Calhoun High School Wear your pink and come out to support the Red Devils while helping raise awareness for breast cancer. Let’s fill the stands, show Read More…
National Weather Service Issues Alert
Weather AlertFrost Advisory issued October 22 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 9:00AM * WHAT…Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia. * WHEN…Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be Read More…
Calhoun Commission to Meet Monday, October 26th
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – Please indicate on the Sign-in Sheet if you wish to address the Commission IV. Review and Approve Minutes V. Unfinished Business a. Review of ARPA Fund Spending (Public Service Districts) VI. Read More…