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Eva Jane Marks, 84, of Mt. Zion, WV, passed away on December 14, 2023, at her home. She was born to Everett and Gladys Bell on Basnett March 20, 1939, at Lemuels Run. She had two children Debbie Murphy (Jim) and William Daniel (Stacy). She had four grandchildren, Deva Dalton, Quentin Murphy, Danny Marks, Read More…
C A L H O U N C O U N T Y S C H O O L S Calhoun County Board of Education MOUNT ZION, WEST VIRGINIA December 19, 2023 Special Board Meeting 5:30 P.M. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Delegations– IV. New Business: A. Volunteers 1. Deidre Purdy – Grant Writing Assistance All Schools V. Personnel: A. Employment Professional 1. Read More…
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt- Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Gilmer-Harrison-Taylor- Southeast Pocahontas- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake State Park, Ashland, Cannonsburg, Louisa, Yatesville Lake State Park, New Lexington, Crooksville, Somerset, McConnelsville, Stockport, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Oak Hill, McArthur, Read More…
Veterans from every branch were honored by Calhoun Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol at a ceremony on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Senior Members, veterans and cadets laid wreaths at the monument honoring veterans on the corner of the courthouse lawn as Lt. Col Lewis Craddock hosted the ceremony. Those Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Today’s agenda is as follows:
Sportswriter, Whitney Butler Calhoun wrestling has long dominated the record books, cranking out several state champions. But it should come as no surprise to anyone that in recent years we’ve seen a decline in almost every athletic program at various times, at various levels, especially wrestling. Covid and economic hardship definitely play a part in the decline. We are thankfully seeing those Read More…
NEWS PROVIDED BY West Virginia Department of Transportation Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Drivers across West Virginia will see increased law enforcement patrols during the busy holiday season. As part of The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (WV GHSP) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Read More…
Please support Welfare for Animals Group (WAG) and donate pet food, bedding, blankets, collars, leashes, litter, treats, etc. Please bring your donations Thursday, 12/21/23, to the benefit basketball game! Spread the holiday cheer to our furry friends this holiday season! 🎄
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 on the Steps of the Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville, at 12:00 Noon. Join the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,000 participating locations in all 50 Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Preliminary data collected from the electronic game checking system indicated that deer hunters in West Virginia harvested 45,155 antlered deer during the two-week firearm season from Nov. 20 through Dec. 3, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today. The 2023 harvest was 7.5 percent below the 2022 harvest, Read More…
