1/18/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 18, 2022, there are currently 17,239 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 26 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,561 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 38-year old male from Clay Read More…
Month: January 2022
WEST VIRGINIA SPORTS LEADERS AND PAUL TAGLIABUE SUPPORT SENATOR . MANCHIN’S QUEST FOR VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the U.S. Senate continues to evaluate voting rights legislation, sports leaders with West Virginia ties have sent a letter to Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supporting the passage of much-needed, balanced legislation with proven safeguards for voter participation and election integrity. The leaders signing the letter represent several generations of West Virginia’s storied sports icons starting with Jerry Read More…
COVID-19 Daily Update
1/17/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 17, 2022, there are currently 20,392 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with atotal of 5,535 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 49-year old female from Berkeley County, Read More…
Creston News
Alvin Engelke The Creston area was to receive some inches of snow on Sunday but, later in the day, there was rain & sleet. Many local folks laid in fuel & supplies to deal with deep snow & lack of contact with the “outside world”. Prominent Wood County farmer Ralph Blair passed away while undergoing Read More…
Treacherous Travels this Morning
Route 16 South Calhoun Highway, one of the first treated roads of the Dept. Of Highways because of location, is a snow and ice covered drive this morning. Motorist should use extreme caution if it is necessary to be on the roads today.
Father and Son Arrested
A traffic stop at Stinson Friday evening led to the arrest of a father and son, now facing multiple drug related charges. On a routine traffic stop, Deputy C.J. Myers stopped Dalton Cottrell for multiple vehicle violations. In addition to Improper Registration, No Insurance and expired MVI he was also charged with DUI (Drug), and Read More…
Slick Roads and Icy Branches
Snow and ice has begun forming on the road ways even with the attempt of the WV DOH to keep ahead of the storm. Ice has also begun to weight down branches causing the possibility of power outages across the area. Volunteer Fire Departments are on high alert and it is advised for everyone to Read More…
Panic Buying: Times and Priorities have changed
Panic purchasing emptied the Spencer Walmart shelves of basic and not so basic supplies on Saturday, January 15th, ahead of today’s storm. It’s almost inevitable when weather or other issues threaten to home bound people. Stocking up with essentials at local grocery stores quickly create bare shelves, causing more panic for those who delayed their Read More…
Two Back to Back Sheriff Pursuits Saturday
Calhoun Control received word from Roane County at about 7 p.m. Saturday, January 15th, that one of their County Deputies was in pursuit of a silver vehicle traveling along Route 33 at speeds of 90-100 mph. The chase was initiated by Roane Deputy Wiley T. Raines, and joined by Calhoun Sheriff Warren Basnett, who was Read More…
