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Updated Candidates for Office List

The following candidates have filed for the 2022 Primary Election in the office of Calhoun County Clerk: Jacob McCumbers/Democrat/Lee District/Calhoun County Commission Horst Motz/Sheridan District/Board of Education Dale Cunningham/Conservation District Supervisor Michelle Sears/Democrat/Center District/Calhoun County Commission ‘ Sheila Garretson/Democrat/Center District/Calhoun Circuit Clerk

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Capitol Rally to Build on School Choice Momentum in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W. Va., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — West Virginia students, teachers, and parents — many of them decked out in their school colors — will rally at the State Capitol to show their support for school choice and celebrate West Virginia’s expanding education options next week. The celebration brings together families and educators from all educational backgrounds and will Read More…

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CMHS Announce 1st Semester Grade Awards

1st Semester  Principal’s Award – 4.0 and higher 5th grade: Ezra Anderson, Allison Harris, Aleeya Hosey, Kelbie Johnson, Camry Parsons, Paislee Perkins, Trinity Probasco, Danika Starcher, Lydia Starcher & Mackenzie Wright 6th Grade: Addison Collins, Ryleigh Crislip-Garrett, Anessia Kerby, Josie Richards, Tucker Sampson, Kendall Snodgress & Jasmyne Tingler 7th Grade: Laney Arnold, Madison Jones, Cooper Morris, Summer Rogers, Maddox Siwicki & Raeonna Stamper 8th Grade: Emily Basnett & Lana Laughlin 9th Grade: Sophie Bennett, Sydney Goff, Camron Jarvis, Read More…

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COVID-19 Daily Update

1/18/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 18, 2022, there are currently 17,239 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 26 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,561 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 38-year old male from Clay Read More…

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WEST VIRGINIA SPORTS LEADERS AND PAUL TAGLIABUE SUPPORT SENATOR . MANCHIN’S QUEST FOR VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the U.S. Senate continues to evaluate voting rights legislation, sports leaders with West Virginia ties have sent a letter to Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supporting the passage of much-needed, balanced legislation with proven safeguards for voter participation and election integrity. The leaders signing the letter represent several generations of West Virginia’s storied sports icons starting with Jerry Read More…

Health News

COVID-19 Daily Update

1/17/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 17, 2022, there are currently 20,392 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with atotal of 5,535 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 49-year old female from Berkeley County, Read More…

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Creston News

Alvin Engelke The Creston area was to receive some inches of snow on Sunday but, later in the day, there was rain & sleet. Many local folks laid in fuel & supplies to deal with deep snow & lack of contact with the “outside world”. Prominent Wood County farmer Ralph Blair passed away while undergoing Read More…

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Father and Son Arrested

A traffic stop at Stinson Friday evening led to the arrest of a father and son, now facing multiple drug related charges.  On a routine traffic stop, Deputy C.J. Myers stopped Dalton Cottrell for multiple vehicle violations. In addition to Improper Registration, No Insurance and expired MVI he was also charged with DUI (Drug), and Read More…