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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2023 – THE ARMORY – SPENCER, WV Sponsors: The Calhoun Cabaret, Groves Auto Service, Tansky Motors, & Twister’s Garage. Ring announcer: “Jolly Old Saint” Nick StevensReferees: Benning J Hutchison & Smartie MarksOwner/Director: The Boss Lady JC – PRESHOW: “The Hawaiian Hurricane” King Kaluha vs. John D Crazy Hillbilly – Present on a Read More…
Op-Ed Commentary by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner Federal Overreach and Election Interference; Lessons from the 2020 Election “Yes or no — was the 2020 election stolen?” Radio talk show host Hoppy Kercheval posed that question last week in a forum in Morgantown. I responded, “Yes.” Here is my reasoning. West Virginia voters elected me their Chief Election Read More…
Bobbi “Punkin” Haymaker-Ervin, 69, of Winchester, KY, passed away on December 9, 2023. Born on August 9, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN. Bobbi was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Known to her loved ones as “Punkin,” Bobbi had a vibrant personality and an infectious laugh that was often brought out by her children and grandchildren. Read More…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Ham Radio offers something special families. For the Children in the family they are offered a chance to talk to Santa Clause up there in the North Pole. Every evening from Thanksgiving until Christmas, 3.916 MHz at 7:00PM Central Time ole Saint Nick is on the radio Read More…
Three very active agencies involved in the Hallmark Christmas event held on December 1st in Grantsville wanted to get to the truth on the matter as to whether or not that event was successful for area merchants. Teresa Overton of The 1982 Foundation, Melissa West of the Calhoun Chronicle and Shari Johnson, of the Ridgeview Read More…
”Independent living is not doing things by yourself. It is being in control of how things are done.” – Judy Heumann Emily Robinson of Grantsville works for the Appalachian Center for Independent Living. (ACIL) Although she lives in Grantsville, her office is based in Charleston, West Virginia serving the Counties Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Nicholas, Pleasants, Read More…
Jackie Lee Bishop, 73, of Arnoldsburg, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at home. He was born June 21, 1950, at Beech, the son of the late Edgar William and Millie Ann Falls Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a daughter, Michelle Bishop Justice; brother, Bill Bishop; and sister, Linda Faye Bishop. Read More…
Jason Campbell of JCFilms Studios appeared at the Calhoun County Commission on Monday, December 11th, 2023 to offer the County an opportunity to have a faith and family film made about and in our community. According to Campbell, the majority of feature films produced in West Virginia are negative. The goal of his film company Read More…
Calhoun County’s regularly scheduled Commission meeting was held Monday, December 11th, 2023 with Commissioners Craig Arthur and Roger Propst present. Commissioner Kevin Helmick appeared by phone. Under delegation, Ari White, Chairman of the Mt. Zion Public Service District, thanked the commission for the $20,000 to purchase a Ford truck more suitable to the workload required Read More…
