News

Liberty Hill Roll Over Driver Escapes Unharmed

Mark Rhodes took a dangerous ride after his 2002 F250 Ford truck mechanically malfuntioned (possibly the transfer case or transmission locked up) causing the truck to go out of control and flip completely over on Liberty Hill, Arnoldsburg West Virginia. Deputy C.J. Myers was the investigating officer who charge Rhodes with driving suspended, but nothing Read More…

Opinion

Gas, Grocery, and American Guts. That’s what it’s going to take to change the Country

Shari Johnson/Publisher/Opinion Four days ago President Biden said in a news report that “more Americans feel financially comfortable than they have since 2013.” Who exactly are they polling? Perhaps the House and Senate, Supreme Court Justices. Yes, I’ll bet they do feel financially comfortable. But I can’t imagine many of us would say that. From the Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Calhoun Circuit Court Trials Continued, Court back in Session Tomorrow

Calhoun County Circuit Court was in session today with Judge Anita Harold Ashley presiding. There were four cases on the docket for trial, but each one ended with issues for continuance. In the matter of State vs. Amy Lou Yoak, 22-F-1, charged with Grand Larceny and Burglary, she appeared with council Daniel Minardi, PDC. The Read More…

Art & Music News Schools

Calhoun Youth can Still Sign up for Art Camp

Calhoun Schools are still accepting students for Summer School Art Camp! Young artists will explore art with paper mache. Join us for a week of fun that will foster creative expression and good-looking projects! The only limit is your imagination. This activity is completely free! All materials and supplies will be provided. You only need Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice celebrates opening of WVDNR’s Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center 

ALUM CREEK, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today joined leaders with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center. The 9,500-square-foot educational facility, located at the Forks of Coal State Natural Area in Alum Creek, features wildlife displays and nature exhibits that Read More…

Guest Writers

You, Me, the Birds, and Bees

Living among nature, you understand the value of life. In the morning fog, I can still hear her, slowly wading from the island to the tall grasses along the lake’s bank. I know, from past years, the doe has given birth on the island, and somewhere amongst the overgrowth and brush, a fawn hides there, Read More…

Guest Writers

Creston News

Rev. Craig Blankenship filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church.  Then Sunday afternoon the folks from the Burning Springs church attended the going away meal held for Craig & his wife who had been the middle school track coach and teacher.  The church at Burning Springs is going to miss both Read More…

News Schools

CMHS Honor Roll/Achievement Roll

Submitted by Calhoun Middle High School 5th grade honor roll:  Caleb allen, sam bailey, cohen Blankenship, ava bush, hanleacampbell, Katelynn carder, lilly falls, Elizabeth garrett, makyiahall, Allison harris, aleeya hosey, riley hupp, kelbie johnson, jace lemon, trevor mayle, kaleigha morris, karlee nelson, camryparsons, paislee perkins, trinity probasco, trinity remele, Paityn Roberts, hunter Robertson, carissa sands, olivia sarratori, regansmith, Rylan smith, Da nika starcher, Lydia starcher, Emily Thomas, kiera trask, avery wood, Mackenzie wright. 6th grade honor roll Kaylee adams, Addison Collins, Ryleigh Crislip-garrett, hoytHelmick, gavin hicks, anessia kerby, khloe lane, Aubrey Laughlin, evan miller, Izabella Nicholas, bret Richards, josie Richards, aayden rush, tucker sampson, kendall snodgress, cobystaples, Jasmyn tingle, kian wise. 7th grade honor roll Laney Arnold, jesse bailey, Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Students Volunteer at Fur Auction 

GLENVILLE, WV – Several Glenville State University students and staff volunteered at the West Virginia Trappers Association (WVTA) Fur Auction. The auction was held at the Gilmer County Recreation Center in March. Students Ethan Dawson, Elijah Dick, Cierra Heine, Evan Jedamski, Lexi Pletcher, Marc Radcliff, and Katelyne Rollyson were joined by Lecturer of Land Surveying Read More…