Government News

First Lady Justice announces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog for Pendleton County Middle, High School

FRANKLIN, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice announced the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program for Pendleton County Middle/High School. The dog introduced is named Penny. She is a Yellow Labrador. “Penny is going to be an amazing addition to Pendleton County Middle/High School”, First Lady Justice said. “This is a great Read More…

News Weather

Special Weather Statement issued October 31 By NWS

While the growing season has recently ended for much of the lowlands and mountains of West Virginia, northeastern Kentucky, and southeastern Ohio, any remaining agricultural interests should be aware of, and if needed, take precautions for temperatures dropping to or below freezing overnight tonight. In addition, widespread hard freezes are expected Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Read More…

News Sports

Calhoun Youth Compete in LKC Cheer Competition

Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Calhoun Youth Cheerleaders traveled to Ritchie County High School on Sunday October 29th for their LKC Cheer competition. The girls prepared for this event all season and all performed really well. All 4 teams did an awesome job with their routine and represented their county very well.  Calhouns B team was Read More…

News Schools

First Ever “Forest Carbon Management in Central Appalachia Conference” Highlights Research on Urban Campus Trees 

The inaugural “Forest Carbon Management in Central Appalachia Conference” took place from September 25 to 27, 2023, at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place in Morgantown, West Virginia. The conference, sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and West Virginia University (WVU), attracted a diverse audience of researchers, academics, students, extension agents, foresters, Read More…

Community Events News Schools

GILMER COUNTY FFA CUTS THE RIBBON ON NEW MEAT SHOP

By McKinley Buckley GLENVILLE, WV – Gilmer County High School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand new, state-of-the-art animal processing classroom and meat shop. The event was the culmination of a years-long effort to secure funding and construct a custom meat shop that would accommodate the needs of the agricultural education department at the Read More…

Holiday News

Please Consider Sponsoring a Local Veteran for Wreaths Across America

With Veteran’s Day fast Approaching, it is a good time to consider a donation toward the Wreaths Across America Day. This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Join the local Civil Air Patrol, Calhoun’s Composite Squadron, as they serve to remember the veterans buried in the cemeteries Read More…