The learning didn’t end when the school year did! Lori Strange-Paylor, Calhoun County School Teacher, spent last week working with students in STEM Camp to create their very own fossils with clay. The campers have been learning to identify dinosaur bones and plant fossils during summer camp at Calhoun Middle High School.
Year: 2022
Fairview Freewill Memorial Church Homecoming
Submitted by Chris Neely So excited for our church homecoming to come. This year it will be on July 31, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at 1182 Lower Nicut Road. Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite dish and come and worship with us! We will have Rev. Tom Law preaching and Aislin Summers and Andrew Putnam Read More…
The Isaacs to Perform in Glenville
The Isaacs have been performing for 51 years in Gospel Music and continue to entertain. After performing as guests for 30 years, The Isaacs were officially inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry on September 14, 2021. In 2020 the Isaacs were inducted into the GMA (Gospel Music Hall of Fame). They have Read More…
Ridgeview and Ruby’s Wild Ride
You may or may not have noticed that Ridgeview was out of town for a few days on a much needed vacation. It’s been a few years since I’ve been out of Calhoun, so my bestie Glo and I spent a few days in Lancaster, PA at the theatre and doing some ever so serious Read More…
Obrien arrested overnight
August Xavier Obrien, age 20, was arrested overnight for Speeding and Driving Under the Influence. He is currently being held at West Virginia Central Regional Jail awaiting arraignment.
Not Every Battle is Won with a Sword
While it’s no short drive, (6+ hours) from Grantsville, the Sight and Sound Theatre was well worth the effort for someone such as Gloria Jones and I, and perhaps you, who appreciate a spiritually encouraging vacation. The Story of David from the Scriptures of 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, Psalms Read More…
California is along way from West Virginia, or is it?
A recent press release announcing proudly the latest decision of Governor Gavin Newsom, caught my eye this morning as I read the national headlines. New California Law Holds Gun Makers Liable: “The Gun Industry Can No Longer Hide” So what does that have to do with a State that is 2,500 miles away such as Read More…
Calhoun Students have Backpack Options for New School Year
This year students at CCMHS have the option to use a school issued backpack, or bring their own backpack, for transporting the laptop between home and school. If students choose to bring their own backpack, it must have a padded laptop sleeve or pocket to help keep the device safe during transport. Students must bring Read More…
Governor Justice declares State of Emergency in McDowell County
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Emergency for McDowell County due to excessive rainfall on Monday, July 12, 2022, which caused significant flooding that damaged over 75 homes, approximately a dozen bridges, and numerous roads throughout the county. The storm also resulted in downed trees, power outages, and disruption to potable water Read More…
Laughlin Makes plea for Dog Fosters in Calhoun
Patty Turner Laughlin Social Media post: I’m making ANOTHER PLEA for dog fosters in Calhoun and any/all surrounding counties. Roane, Gilmer, Braxton, Jackson, Wirt, Wood, Kanawha and pretty much any county. Just so people have even a remote idea of a SMALL part of what goes into rescue, this is a transport sheet. It doesn’t Read More…