Crimes/Punishment Government News

WV State Trooper Killed in Mingo County

Sergeant Cory Maynard of the West Virginia State Police was shot and killed while responding to a shooting call in Mingo County on June 2, 2023. Twenty nine year old Timothy Kennedy of Beech Creek, WV opened fire on responding officers, fatally wounding Sergeant Maynard and then fled the scene. This stemmed from a shooting Read More…

Community Events Entertainment News

Wood Festival Continues with a Full day of Fun & Entertainment

The 61st Calhoun County Wood Festival wraps up today with a full day of fun and entertainment, with fire works at evening’s end to finish out the event. Today’s parade that is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. is said to be the largest Wood Festival Parade with approximately 39 entries! The schedule of Read More…

Community Community Events News

Festival Vendors have so Many Wonderful Things not to be Missed!

Second Chance Bears Hand stitched one of a kind collector bears and other gifts Calhoun Band Boosters Stop by the Calhoun County Band Boosters for a hot dog with the original recipe of sauce and other tasty options!!! CCCOA and Ben’s Crafts Support the Calhoun County Committee on Aging by checking out their hand made Read More…

Community Events News

Calhoun Wood Festival Committee Honors Attorney Tony Morgan

The Calhoun County Wood Festival Committee presented a plaque to Tony Morgan’s wife Cindy Morgan, and sister and brother Patsy Kisner and David Morgan in honor of the many years Tony Morgan contributed to the Calhoun County Wood Festival Event. Tony, an Attorney and former Prosecuting Attorney passed away in 2022 unexpectedly. Tony Morgan’s office, Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News West Virginia

Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Weekend

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend will return June 10-11, 2023, and encouraged anglers and their families to plan a trip. West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is part of a nationwide effort to make fishing more accessible to the public. During these two days, residents and nonresidents are Read More…

Community Events Entertainment News

61st Annual Calhoun County Wood Festival Day One!

The 61st Annual Calhoun County Wood Festival kicked off in Grantsville, WV at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 with the opening of booths and vendors. Multiple booths feature hand made crafts, with many talented woodcrafters selling their wares. In addition to the crafters the Wood Festival event hosted local and regional talent for Read More…