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On Wednesday, June 28 the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping stray and feral cats in the Chloe, Orma, and Grantsville areas to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food Read More…
Although the property closing or final plans are far from ready, the property to be purchased by the Calhoun County Commission has been Announced. The property, located barely down Country Lanes off South Calhoun Highway, Mt. Zion, was said to be 4-5 acres, house, pole barn and trailer which will provide a central location for Read More…
Gov. Justice delivers $50 million check to WVU Cancer Institute to kickstart pursuit of official National Cancer Institute Designation VIEW PHOTOS | WATCH VIDEOCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today delivered a $50 million check to West Virginia University’s academic and healthcare leaders in the pursuit of earning an official National Cancer Institute Designation – a first for West Virginia. Read More…
Betty Glo Kerby, 83, of Mt. Zion, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 16, 1939 in Mt. Zion in Calhoun County, WV and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ellenora O’Dell Little. Betty was a caregiver and a Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – The undergraduate teacher preparation program at Glenville State University has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in how to teach reading, earning an “A” grade in NCTQ’s new report, Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction. The program is among just Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – A recent report from the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) has found that the state is facing serious healthcare workforce shortages. The Hospital Workforce Report 2023 examined data collected from 46 hospitals around the state. “This study illustrates what we at Glenville State University have also found through the work of our Read More…
In a Complaint filed by Sgt. J.P. Drake, Edward Allen Fields, age 42, of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia was in possession of a possible stolen UTV. According to the complaint, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at approximately 1:44 p.m. Sergeant Drake was contacted by public service breading a possible stolen UTV on Steele Hollow Road in Read More…
Story from www.MetroNews.com and photo from WTAP.com PALESTINE, W.Va. — An investigator with the State Fire Marshal’s office said it’s unclear if a man who was barricaded in a home in Wirt County this week intentionally set off an explosion which claimed his life. Law enforcement from numerous local, state, and federal agencies gathered near the Read More…
Due to the Weather Channel’s forecast of “thunderstorms developing in the afternoon” on Monday (and the need to give the town offices and everyone involved notice before the weekend), the Calhoun County Committee on Aging has announced the cancelation of Monday’s 50th Anniversary activities. Please have a happy and safe holiday!
