CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.6% for April 2022, breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 7th consecutive month. “This is an absolutely remarkable achievement that gets better and better to announce with each passing month as Read More…
Year: 2022
Letter of Gratitude from Eric Webb
I would like to thank everyone that helped take care of Marlene during her time of sickness: the ones that stayed overnight, brought food, or just stopped by to visit. Thanks to all that sent cards or gave donations; there are too many to thank personally, but you know who you are. Thank you to Read More…
4th Accident Run in Five Days for Grantsville VFD
Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 3:55 p.m. to Route 5 West between Big Root Road and Carroll Road. Mark Fugett II was traveling east when his right front tire sidewall blew out pulling him over the hill where he struck a tree. Trooper Josh Richards was the investigating officer. Mr. Fugett received no Read More…
Bathtub Yoga & Prayers from the Porcelain Throne
Working meditation and spiritual practices into your chaotic life. I know how regular exercise, meditation, and spiritual practices can improve my life. I know the physical benefits of regular exercise, the benefits of meditation for focusing on goals and managing stress, the comfort found in trusting a greater plan. However, making these practices into disciplined Read More…
Calhoun BOE Honors Students & Staff, and Discusses the Wayne Underwood Field
Calhoun County Board of Education acknowledged multiple student endeavors at the May16th, 2022 regular board meeting. Several student and parents attended the end of the school event. Following a presentation by Stella Moon for the Stars program the following students were honored: STARS Students – Nickolas Dickey, Gabriel Francis, Lexi Gregory, Ava Helmick, Natalie Holcomb, Read More…
Satterfield and Clary held in Central Regional Jail
Jody Alan Satterfied, 49 years old, was arrested May 17, 2022 and incarcerated in the WV Central Regional Jail in case number 22-M07F-00008. He has been charged with Grand Larceny and is being held on $25,000 bond. David Arthur Clary was arrested and incarcerated on May 17 charged with one count of Domestic Assault and Read More…
Minnie Hamilton Health Systems Hold EMS Week Celebration Event
In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation’s communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine’s frontline. Minnie Hamilton Celebrated EMS Week by Read More…
Glenville State University Land Resources Students Volunteer at Canaan Valley State Park
GLENVILLE, WV – In late April, several Glenville State University Department of Land Resources students visited Canaan Valley Resort State Park for a volunteer opportunity. The opportunity was arranged by Tom Snyder, Glenville State’s Academic Laboratory Instructional Assistant, and the Superintendent of Canaan Valley State Park, Don McFarlan. In addition to Snyder, the students who Read More…
Congratulation to Calhoun’s Highest Honor Graduates!
The Highest Honor Banquet was held on May 17, 2022, to recognize the academic excellence of the graduates with the highest academic standing. The honor graduates were accompanied by family and their honor teacher; an educator who has greatly impacted their academic careers. Those honored were Lexi Gregory – honor teacher, Virginia McCormick, Abby White Read More…