Crimes/Punishment News

MANCHIN CALLS FOR INCREASED STAFF PAY AT FCC HAZELTON TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND RETENTION

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Director Colette Peters, urging her to approve a 25 percent retention incentive for all staff in good standing at Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Hazelton. A retention incentive would reduce staff attrition, improve morale and create safer conditions Read More…

News Politics

Roger Propst Named Newest Commission

The Calhoun County Commission met Friday, November 3rd in a special meeting at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of Establishing a Board for the Calhoun County Animal Shelter, which they determined an advertisement would be needed, and the hopes of appointing a board member for the Pleasant Hill PSD which did not occur because there Read More…

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Floriculture Course at CMHS gives Students a Leg Up in the Industry

In the Floriculture course at Calhoun Middle High School, they cover a wide variety of standards related to floral design. Students ultimately are able to create, price, and market floral arrangements using practices that closely align with industry standards. Floriculture counts as an art credit for high school students, so there are some basic art Read More…

Government News Politics

Calhoun Commission Meets today to determine next Commissioner

The Calhoun County Commission will meet this morning at 9 a.m. with a limited agenda. Two matters to do with Boards and appointments, that of the Calhoun Animal Shelter, and the Pleasant Hill PSD and then the final agenda item before adjournment, “the selection process of Commissioner.” Today, November 3, 2023 is the final day Read More…

Community Events Entertainment News

Local man to fight Ohio native this Saturday in Spencer

Route 33 Wrestling returns to the Spencer Armory this Saturday, November 4th for one of two final live pro wrestling events this year. Highlighting this event is a fight between Spencer resident, The Mountain King, and Columbus, OH native, Gorgeous Morgan Taylor. This match has been a long time coming, as there have been increasing tensions Read More…

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Calhoun E-911 Has Job Opening for Tele-communicator

Calhoun County E-911 is hiring a Tele-communicator. Must be 18 years of age with a a high school diploma/GED; must be able to pass a background check/drug screening; must be available weekends and holidays, available for flexible shifts; complete APCO and EMD training within one year, with in-house training paid and provided. This center operates Read More…

Government News Schools

Gov. Justice announces statewide partnership with Tutor.com

State has entered into a partnership with Tutor.com to provide expert online tutoring, test prep, and job support for West Virginia public library patrons across the state through a new program: TutorWV. Explore TutorWV The program is accessible via a dedicated website: TutorWV.com. Available daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at no cost for West Virginians, TutorWV Read More…

Holiday News

Gov. Justice to celebrate West Virginia tree heading for display at the U.S. Capitol at event in Charleston

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today invited West Virginians to a holiday festival next Tuesday, November 7, to officially send off a 63-foot Norway Spruce from the Monongahela National Forest to the U.S. Capitol. This is the first time in nearly 50 years that a West Virginia tree will be on display in the nation’s capital, and Read More…