Sweet, crisp, and melancholy We’re coming upon my favorite time of year. A time of nostalgia, of endings, of reflection. The scents carried on the breezes are sweeter, sadder. Mornings and evenings grow crisp and cool. It’s been a wet summer, hasn’t it? The grapevine and kudzu have run rampant, tendrils and vines, slinking and Read More…
Month: August 2022
Calhoun Youth Football has Two Losses/One Win in Games Against Clay
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham On Saturday August 20th Calhoun Youth Football traveled to Clay county for their second game of the season. The day started with the C team as they were defeated by Clay county 32-0. It was a hot game and the younger kids are still adjusting to wearing the helmets and other Read More…
How to Know You’ve Made a Difference
You’ll definitely know you’ve made a difference when your students throw you a party 47 years after you taught their 7th grade class. Such was the case when Mr. Jacob Jarrell returned for a visit to Calhoun County where his career began fresh out of college. Over 100 people stopped by the Arnoldsburg Park to Read More…
Creston News
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Bill Duskey noted that now he is on the mend although he will have to undergo additional tests. He thanked folks for their prayers and noted that some of the women folk in his neighborhood were “trying to fatten him up”. Read More…
Caution Advised when traveling Calhoun Roads tonight, flooding and debris in multiple areas
Heavy thunderstorms with downpours this evening in the Arnoldsburg area brought waters once again out of their banks causing residents along 33/119 to keep a close eye on levels around their homes and forced Calhoun County EMS to evacuate their station. Not the only troubles for Emergency Services when the the 911 Center took a Read More…
Calhoun County is 2nd in the State as a ”Super Commuting” County
An interesting statistic showing the great need in Calhoun County for Economic attention from those in positions to help. There are more than 283 million vehicles on the road in the United States, and many of those cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles are used to ferry people to and from their homes and jobs during their daily Read More…
New Royalty Reigns for West Virginia Molasses Festival
Twenty-two young ladies stood before the judges of the 2022 WV Molasses Festival on Saturday, August 20th vying for five separate titles. Vying for the title of Jr. Miss was Lyla Bumgarner, Kenlie Jarvis, Taylor Parsons and Elynn Wyer. Vying for the title of Pre-Teen was Alexis Arthur, Adelyn Bumgarner, Madison Cutright, Kenna Marple, Camry Read More…
West Virginia County Deputy Sheriff Charged with Using Excessive Force and Engaging in Cover-Up
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of West Virginia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 18, 2022 CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA — A federal court unsealed a two-count indictment today against Monongalia County, West Virginia, Deputy Sheriff Lance Kuretza, 38, for depriving an individual of his civil rights by using excessive force and for writing a Read More…
West Virginia State Police Seek Your help
The West Virginia State Police is participating in the 9th Annual AAST / American Association of State Troopers, Americas best looking cruiser calendar contest. If you’d like to offer your support, follow the link below and vote West Virginia’s Blue and Golds for the win! Share this post with your friends on social media. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHXV8ZS
Jackson General Hospital, WVU Health System officials break ground on new hospital wing
RIPLEY, W.Va. – Officials from WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital (JGH) and the West Virginia University Health System today (Aug. 19) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-story hospital wing. “This is such an exciting time for our community, region, and state,” Stephanie McCoy, president and CEO of Jackson General Hospital, said. “It truly is a Read More…
