If you travel the main drag in Grantsville you’ll note a more cheerful view as area businesses and volunteers have been sprucing up the city. American flags hang from the utility poles as well as beautiful baskets of flowers. Area businesses are decorating and there is an overall sene of pride in the community. Grantsville Read More…
Year: 2022
Calhoun County Wood Festival Opens Thursday
A much needed break or strategy session, of Calhoun County Wood Festival Committee members on Sunday afternoon in Grantsville. With the help of community volunteers and the Scouts the City is taking shape for this weeks festival. The Wood Festival kicks off Thursday with booths, exhibits and entertainment on Main Street. See the full events Read More…
Getting Calhoun on the Map may be in the Stars
For the average observer a beautiful clear night can certainly yield an inspiring view, but as far as understanding the science behind the view or being able to point out more than a few constellations, most of us are very limited. But there are those who spend their nights into the wee hours of the Read More…
Star Gazers at Calhoun County Park Tonight
Several Astronomers are star gazing this evening at the Calhoun County Park. A brief visit this evening brought me into the presence of several amateur Astronomers, although in my opinion they are far from amateurs. A few minutes of discussion let me know how very little I knew about their fields of expertise and how Read More…
Two Riders Injured in Route 16 Motorcycle Accident
Chief of the West Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Randy Perkins, said that this turn was well known for bike incidents due to riders who are unfamiliar with the area not realizing how sharp the turns are until it’s too late. Those responding to scene were the West Fork Volunteer Fire Department, Calhoun EMS, and the Read More…
Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on the morning of Monday, May 30, in honor of Memorial Day
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day – Monday, May 30, 2022 – to honor the memory of the men and women who have paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America. Read More…
David Arrested for Sexual Abuse 1st Degree
Leonard Sumner David, age 75, was arrested and incarcerated in the WV Central Regional Jail on May 27, 2022 for Sexual Abuse 1st Degree in Calhoun case number 22-M07F-00021. He is currently being held on 50,000 Cash or surety bond.
Mt. Zion Community Park to Hold Meeting
The MT. Zion Community Park will meet on Monday June 6, 2022 at 6:30 pm. For more information contact the Weaver’s @ 304-354-6217.
Glenville State University Professor Releases Poetry Book
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Professor of English Dr. Jonathan Minton has released a new book of poetry entitled “Letters.” “The book is a collaboration between myself, and the visual artists Diana Magallón and Jeff Crouch. The poems draw upon various source materials, including personal letters, historical letters, linguistics, and the history of language. Read More…
Bootstrap Pumpkin Patch coming to Arnoldsburg
Calhoun County Bootstrap Business Organization has begun the work to establish their first agritourism project with the plowing and preparation for planting the Bootstrap Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin Patches have become popular family events in the fall but have required traveling quite a distance to enjoy the adventure. Local businesses and community leaders have decided to Read More…