Month: November 2023
RARE OLD BIRD: A RURAL WV DEMOCRAT
Submitted by Deirdre Purdy Goodbye, Joe, you gotta go, me oh, my oh Joe Manchin will not run for Senate. Is a destructive third party in his future? WV Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announced this week he would not seek another Senate term. In July, he flirted with the No Labels party. Now he’s traveling the country and speaking out to see Read More…
Sisters Health Foundation Awards 4 Calhoun Grants
The Sisters Health Foundation awarded four Calhoun County organizations grant funding for the fall cycle totaling $51,776. Those organizations are highlighted below. Sisters Health Foundation Awards Grants Parkersburg, WV – Fifty nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Ohio Valley were awarded grant funding in support of the Sisters Health Foundation’s vision of “healthy people in healthy communities”. At its Read More…
Glenville State University to receive $400,000 to advance technology in mental health awareness
MORGANTOWN, Nov. 17, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced that Rural Development is investing $3.2 million in 4 organizations to help people in rural West Virginia access remote education and health care resources. Rural Development is making this announcement on National Rural Health Day. “At Rural Read More…
THE SOUND & LIGHT PROJECT UPDATE
Our job here is done. The finest performance space in central West Virginia is now open for business at the Calhoun M/HS auditorium. For the last two weeks, the technicians from Knight Sound & Lighting and their subcontractor electricians from Speelman Electric have been working in the auditorium. A completely new electrical system is installed. All new Read More…
Parade Marshalls Announced by Calhoun Christmas Committee
The Calhoun Christmas Committee is proud to announce the 2023 Musical Nights & Magical Lights Parade Marshalls are Donnie & Susan Pitts. Donnie & Susan have three daughters, Erin, Ryann, & Laura. They have two wonderful grandchildren, Leah & Lauren.Donnie & Susan enjoy church, volunteering, camping and seeing new places, and being with family & Read More…
Substantial Delays on Calhoun County Route 20, Beech Road, Beginning on Thursday, November 16, 2023
West Virginia Department of Transportation There will be substantial delays on Calhoun County Route 20, Beech Road, beginning at milepost 5.56, to milepost 10.38, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning on Thursday, November 16, 2023, through Friday, December 15, 2023, for several culvert replacements. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly. Inclement weather or Read More…
Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today reminds hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 20, and that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps before the season starts if they want a chance to take an additional buck during the state’s most popular hunting season. “West Virginia’s buck firearms season is Read More…
