Hello, My name is Craig Arthur, and I am running as a Republican candidate for County Commissioner. I was born and raised here in Calhoun County. From an early age, I was taught to treat others the way God treats us. This is the most important thing in life after salvation. I have been blessed with amazing Read More…
Month: January 2022
French Creek Freddie’s 45th Celebration
Jan. 25, 2022 FRENCH CREEK, WV — West Virginia’s Groundhog Day celebration will be a milestone event for French Creek Freddie, who will make his 45th weather forecast during a public event at the State Wildlife Center on Feb. 2. The family friendly event is free to attend and gates will open at 8:30 a.m. Groundhog Day Read More…
COVID-19 update
1/25/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 25, 2022, there are currently 19,277 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been five deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,650 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 53-year old male from Read More…
The 1982 Foundation is Restoring History and Hope
Tuesday evening brought together the leaders of the 1982 Foundation, under the direction of Crystal Mersh, to discuss the up and coming plans for 2022. Eleven members joined the online Zoom meeting to listen and add their input on the event calendar which is filled with opportunity. The Mission of the 1982 Foundation is to Read More…
Pleasant Hill PSD Smithville Update
According to Karen Shreve, Pleasant Hill PSD Office Manager, the field crews found one leak today and have it repaired. They are now pressuring up the line, which if it is successful, they will open the last valve on Staunton tpk tonight. Ms. Shreve stated that the Smithville School currently has “some” water and was Read More…
Calhoun Schools to Receive $487,329 in Funding from DOJ
JANUARY 24, 2022 Charleston, WV – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,341,957 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for several programs in West Virginia. This funding will support day report center service, police department body worn camera expansion, and school violence prevention. Read More…
Updated List of Primary Candidates for Calhoun
2022 Candidate Listing By Office Name Party County or District Residence Mailing Address Filing Date County Commission/County Council CRAIG ARTHUR Republican Calhoun1, Division 1 Creston, WV Mailing Address3432 ANNAMORIAH RDCRESTON WV 26141 1/24/2022 MICHELE SEARS Democrat Calhoun3 Grantsville, WV Mailing Address4564 S CALHOUN HWYGRANTSVILLE WV 26147 1/10/2022 JACOB MCCUMBERS Democrat Calhoun4 Arnoldsburg, WV Mailing Address120 Read More…
UPDATE: Pleasant Hill Line Break Continues to Cause Water Outages
Shari Johnson/Publisher UPDATE: Water service has now been restored to the Smithville School and to part of the town of Smithville. Karen Shreve advised that there is now water to Barkers Store and the valve to town will be opened shortly. Those still without water will be in Beatrice and homes toward Alfab. Original post: Read More…
Covid-19 Update
COVID-19 Daily Update 1-24-2022 1/24/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 24, 2022, there are currently 21,417 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 36 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,645 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a Read More…
