Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Some local folks took in the Pioneer Day celebration in Elizabeth & the FFA Beef Barbecue Sunday at the high school there. The Hurricane Ian cold rain put a real damper on the proposed Saturday events. Nancy Wright whose sister and Read More…
Year: 2022
This Week in Sports from Athletic Director Tingler
Calhoun Middle High School Athletic events for week of October 3rd: Monday – October 3rd Golf – Practice Rd – State Golf Tournament (away) HS Volleyball – Webster (away) 6:00 PM Tuesday – October 4th Golf – 1st Round – State Golf Tournament (away) 9:10 AM (https://wvga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wvga22/event/wvga2290/index.htm) 2022 WVSSAC High School Golf State Championship – Oct Read More…
Tpr. Richards Rescues Overdose Victim Following Chase
Trooper J.D. Richards, of the West Virginia State Police, was in a high speed pursuit earlier tonight with a woman, in the process of an overdose, driving a white Dodge Truck. She refused to stop when Trooper Richards engaged his lights and a chase ensued from the mouth of Crummies Creek Road to Par Mar’s Read More…
Calhoun Homecoming Parade has great Attendance and Participation
Friday’s Homecoming Festivities brought all three schools together (Calhoun Middle High School, Pleasant Hill Elementary and Arnoldsburg Elementary) for the Homecoming Parade in Grantsville. Students were bussed to the parade for the opportunity to watch the spirited floats and performances cheer on the home team and of course gather the treats that was thrown from Read More…
Calhoun Banks Joins ABA and Banks Across U.S. for#BanksNeverAskThat Anti-Phishing Campaign
America’s banks join forces in coordinated, industry-wide campaign to protect consumers during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Today Calhoun Banks joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation to promote an industry-wide campaign educatingconsumers about the persistent threat of phishing scams. The FTC estimates that consumers lost $5.8 billion to phishing and other fraud in 2021, an increase of more than 70% compared to 2020. To Read More…
Governor Justice Declares a State of Preparedness for the Weekend
CHARLESTON, WV – Ahead of the rainfall expected as the remnants of Hurricane Ian sweep up from the southern states, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties. VIEW THE STATE OF PREPAREDNESS A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory have been issued for portions of West Virginia starting tonight for the potential Read More…
Longtime Glenville State University Physical Plant Employee Jim Tatman Retires
GLENVILLE, WV – Jim Tatman, a Glenville State University staff member for over 40 years, has retired. His employment began in 1981 as a groundskeeper for the main campus. He served as a mechanic for a time, servicing vehicles in the campus motor pool, and also worked as a landscaper. During that time, he assisted Read More…
CMHS Homecoming Celebration in Full
Calhoun Middle High School Students and businesses have kept the spirit high going into tonight’s Homecoming Game against Paden City. Several activities are taking place today beginning with a School Pep Rally in the Gym at 9:30 a.m. and parade starting at 2:30 in Grantsville and the Homecoming Game at the CMHS Field at 7:00 Read More…
WVDOH Contracts Awarded – Normantown to Glenville Project among the Bids
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) announced the award of seven new paving contracts worth more than $6 million on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, as a statewide paving campaign continues. The contracts were among 16 construction contracts awarded from a bid letting conducted Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. Paving contracts awarded included: West Virginia Paving Inc. was Read More…