From Betty Jone (wife) Just getting home from spending the day with Jerry when we are allowed in the room. Honestly I’m not certain when I last gave a update so I want to say he had Surgery on Friday to do a wash out of the wound on his head. Saturday they did surgery Read More…
Year: 2022
That Is How Their Ancestors Treated The Prophets
Our reward comes when we leave this world by Robin A. Holstein As we continue our discussion of the Sermon on the Mount we look at Luke’s recounting of the teaching. Luke uses the word “plain” instead of “mount.” Some scholars believe it is a different lecture. It could well be a different day, even Read More…
Creston News
This weekend there will be patriotic activities in both Wirt & Calhoun Counties. In Elizabeth on Saturday there will be a parade along with the fire department’s ice cream social. There will also be special observances in Calhoun County to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Many are celebrating that the judicial lawmaking promoting the killing of Read More…
Mt. Zion PSD Consumer Confidence Report
PAID LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT This is a snapshot of the quality of water that we provided last year. Included are the details about where your water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are committed to providing you with information because informed custoimers are our Read More…
Want Roadkill? There’s an App for That!
It’s either a very slow news day, or times have gotten far worse than I imagined, but this is no joke. I’ve downloaded the app myself (purely out of curiosity). It’s exciting to come up on deer or big game on the side of the road, if it’s fresh 100 pounds or more of meat can Read More…
Roane General Hospital Wins Double Elimination Tournament Against Professional Colleagues
Three Roane County agencies teamed up for a good cause in a fund raising tournament with proceeds going to the Roane County Animal Shelter. Roane General Hospital, Roane County EMS and Roane County Family Health Care played a double elimination tournament in nearly 100 degree temperatures on Saturday, June 25th. With the exception of a Read More…
How are we affected in Calhoun County by the Supreme Court’s Overturning of Roe vs. Wade?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional protection for abortion and allowing states to set their own laws regulating the procedure. This represents one of the most significant judicial reversals in generations. Following a conversation with a young lady on social media I discovered that after the reversal Read More…
Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling returning abortion law to the states
6/24/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Dobbs returning abortion law to the states: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s courageous decision today. I’ve said many times that I very proudly stand for life and I am rock-solid against abortion, and I believe Read More…
Calhoun Alumni Invitation to Catch Up on the Latest
The 1982 Foundation is hosting their very first Red Devil Revolution for all Calhoun High School and Calhoun Middle High School Alumni. Saturday, July 2nd at noon, all classes are invited to join together at the Calhoun Community Center (Old High School) for a reunion day. Classes celebrating milestone years – 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, Read More…
June 24th Accident Update for Jerry Jones
UPDATE FROM BETTY JONES, WIFE: update on Jerry, today makes a week since his accident. I want to first say that today he did have a good day. He opened his eyes when we ask him too and he also squeezes my hand. With that being said his neurosurgeon came this evening to discuss his Read More…