Government News

Statement from the Office of Governor Jim Justice on Monday’s meeting with Senate

“Any insinuation otherwise is incorrect.” ​ CHARLESTON, WV – Yesterday at 3:30 p.m., Gov. Jim Justice met with the Senate Republican caucus to discuss his proposal to reduce West Virginia’s personal income tax by an aggregate of 10%. The Governor’s proposal puts $254 million back in the pockets of West Virginians, and provides immediate relief to combat rampant Read More…

News Schools

WVDE Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced 10 finalists for the 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Finalists were selected among the Teachers of the Year from each school district. Recognizing these teachers brings honor to the profession, energizes students, enhances community respect for learning, and revitalizes teachers across the state. “Teachers have Read More…

Guest Writers

Creston News (Take 2)

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston summer ATV poker run is scheduled for Saturday July 30 with signups until noon.  The route was checked out on Saturday and there had to be a significant amount of “timbering” as several large trees were blocking the trail.  Read More…

Guest Writers

Creston News (Take 1)

The folks from the Burning Springs M. E. church motored to the Pisgah church for the joint service that was followed with a belly buster meal to welcome the new preacher, Rev. Kevin Gillespie and his wife Terri. The Creston Community Building now has its IRS 501(c)(3) status.   Special thanks to Linda Buchanan for pushing through the Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates drop for 18th straight year

Proposed premium reduction projected to save West Virginia employers $14 million CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), West Virginia’s rating and statistical agent, has filed a proposed workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 7.2%, effective Nov. 1, 2022. This premium reduction results in a projected $14 million Read More…

Community Events News Schools

Summer Activities at Calhoun Schools have Students Making Music, Friends and Beautiful Art

SUMMER BOOST HAS A FANTASTIC FRIDAY FUN DAY Crystal Toney Today the SummerBoost students took a field trip to the Calhoun County Library.   Students were given a tour of the library.  Amy Norman, Librarian, explained the parts of the library and what all the library offers to the community.  She also read two books to Read More…

Community Events News

WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on July 28 In Grantsville And Orma areas

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping stray and feral cats in the Grantsville and Orma areas to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program).  We would appreciate if you would not put food Read More…