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Calhoun Planning Commission Moving Forward with Implementation of the New Plan

The Calhoun Planning Commission met Monday evening, April 5, 2022 at the Calhoun County Courthouse with Jesse Richardson, WVU Professor of Law and Lead Land Use Attorney to discuss the future of their Commission and their plans to further the development of the County. Mr. Richardson was well pleased with the attendance and concern of Read More…

Art & Music Schools

Waycaster to Hold Senior Recital at Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University senior music student Trey Waycaster will hold his senior recital on Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium. The saxophone recital will include classical, jazz, and funk music. Waycaster plays alto, baritone, soprano, and tenor saxophones and clarinet. He will be accompanied by Joshua Read More…

Government News Uncategorized

Grantsville City Council Meeting: Harris expresses viewpoint on cutting of Gingko Trees

City resident Larry Harris, opened the ”Citizens Concerns” portion of the Grantsville City Council meeting stating ”It is beyond words for the loss of the 100 year old Gingko trees that have been cut down,” and then spoke for over 30 minutes on the subject to a beleaguered council who tried to explain their reasoning Read More…

Art & Music News Schools

Percussion Concert is April 8 at Glenville State University 

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University student musicians will bring back the rhythmic sounds of drums, marimbas, and more to the Fine Arts Center Auditorium on Friday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. with a Percussion Concert.   The concert will consist of two parts, the first will contain traditional percussion ensemble and chamber music and the second Read More…

Business Government News

The Natives are Restless and the Gauntlet Has Been Cast Down

Were we in medieval times I would half expect Crystal Mersh to ride into town upon her steed, climb the stone steps of the Calhoun County Courthouse, swing wide the iron doors of the building and enter into the presence of kings of the county and cast her gauntlet down before them proclaiming ”The decision Read More…

Guest Writers

Creston News

Rev. Craig Blankenship filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. A big crowd was on hand for the auction at the Creston Community Building. Some while back the wind blew down & damaged the Markee sign that Shade Tree had given to the Creston group. Leon Jurasik repaired the sign, added Read More…

Government Opinion

It’s Time to Call Senator Manchin’s Office Again

Shari Johnson/Publisher/Opinion I do not always agree with any politician. Most, if not all have some type of agenda. But today, heavy on my heart, is the decision our Federal leaders are making with regard to the Supreme Court Justice Nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. As a West Virginian I believe we have often looked Read More…