Government Human Interest News

Gov. Justice, Babydog honor retiring Forestry bloodhound after 10 years of decorated service 

Raisy has been part of 197 wildfire arson investigations, sniffed out 29 missing person cases, and helped with 78 criminal investigations VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog are honoring Raisy, an award-winning member of the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) K-9 Investigative Unit, who is retiring after 10 years of sniffing Read More…

Weather

Hazardous Weather Outlook from National Weather Service

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 314 AM EDT Tue Jul 5 2022 Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton-Dickenson-Buchanan-Pleasants- Tyler-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison- Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 314 AM EDT Tue Jul 5 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and portions Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University’s Trae Sprague Among 2022 Generation Next Honorees

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University graduate and Dean of Student Success and Retention Trae Sprague has been named to the 2022 class of Generation Next: 40 Under 40 honorees. Sprague and the other honorees were recognized at a ceremony on June 16. “I feel very fortunate but also humbled to be recognized with this Read More…

Government News

EPA Administrator Regan Issues Statement on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency

Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) Today, in response to the Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement: “As a public health agency, EPA’s number one responsibility is to protect people’s health, especially those who are on the front lines of environmental pollution. Read More…

Art & Music Community Events News

Calhoun County Park’s July 4th Celebration made the Day Sparkle with Activity

Calhoun County Park offered a wonderful day of events and entertainment for the cost of a donation in any amount, making it an affordable and support worthy event. The Park board continues to add local entertainment and events to a growing list of things to do in Calhoun County. With high gas prices and overall Read More…

Art & Music Community Events News

Calhoun County Park Independence Day Event has fun for the entire family!

Monday – at Calhoun County Park, an eventful day has been planned for everyone.  Starting at noon, Sherry Wade will be on stage with karaoke 3 p.m. – Will Freed will be performing. Will grew up in Calhoun and has made quite a name for himself in the music business. Don’t miss him.  Starting at six Read More…

Art & Music Human Interest

Victory Baptist Church hosts Kentucky Pastor Travis Alltop

In the Sweet By and By! Travis Alltop has Pastored the Bluegrass Pike Baptist Church for 15 years in Danville, Kentucky. With family in the Calhoun and Gilmer area, Pastor Alltop travels to the area for the Alltop Family Reunion annually. While family reunions are not an uncommon phenomenon in our area, theirs is somewhat Read More…

Art & Music Community Events News

Calhoun High School Alumni Celebrate the Revival of Community Spirit back Home

The first Red Devil Revolution and Alumni Day started a little on the soggy side with torrential rains for about the first hour of the reunion, but as the day progressed, the sun appeared and classmates from the 20th and 21st centuries had a wonderful time reminiscing and catching up on the latest in one Read More…

Guest Writers

Creston News

On Saturday July 9 there will be a homecoming at the Creston school at 2 P. M.  Bring your family, friends, pictures and memories and share them all.  It was reported that Ted Grim will be grilling special hot dogs.  The next ATV poker run will be on Saturday July 30 so get your machine Read More…