The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is urging drivers on West Virginia roads to buckle up during the statewide Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement mobilization that runs from August 4-20, 2023. This mobilization is part of the GHSP’s continual efforts to increase seat belt usage in West Virginia. “We want seat belt use to be Read More…
Year: 2023
MANCHIN ANNOUNCES $545K TO SUPPORT WEST VIRGINIA PIPELINE SAFETY PROGRAMS
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced $545,522 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The funding will support pipeline safety programs across the state. “Upgrading Read More…
West Virginia DMV’s National Digital Titling Clearinghouse now signing up businesses nationwide
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that businesses all across America that rely on vehicle titling as a critical component of their operation can now sign up for the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles’ National Digital Titling Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is a central location for quick, efficient, and secure title transfers – and the Read More…
The Ups and Downs of Traveling in West Virginia
An Allied Van Line Moving Company Truck delivering furniture to a new home on Lost Road, Mt. Zion, West Virginia, struggled with the exit from a steep driveway onto South Calhoun Highway, also known as Route 16. The Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was called to conduct traffic control on Thursday afternoon to allow the driver Read More…
New CRW flight route to Tampa, FL begins in two months
Breeze Airways introduces third route out of West Virginia’s Capitol City CHARLESTON, WV –– In just two months, West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) will offer a flight route to Tampa, Florida. This new nonstop route will begin October 4, 2023, with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at fares starting from just $77* one way. “Having the Read More…
Calhoun’s Golf Season Has Begun
Coach Lori Strange-Paylor released the roster and schedule for the 2023 Golf Team of Calhoun Middle High School and provided the results on their most recent match. Player List includes: August 1, 2023 – The Calhoun Golf Team kicked off their 2023 Season at The Raider Cup (Roane) at Roane County Country Club, Tuesday, August Read More…
Class of ‘65 and Others to Reunite at 64th Annual Ox Roast
The Annual Mt. Zion Ox Roast is scheduled for August 26th, 2023 and among the attendees will hopefully be a reunion of friends. Barb Smith, of Calhoun High School’s Class of ‘65, is planning a reunion to correlate with the Annual Ox Roast at Mt. Zion Community Park. Barb is hoping that Calhoun High School Read More…
The Grand Ol’ Lady is Getting the Attention She Deserves
Photos by Photographer Roger Propst 1982 Foundation President Crystal Mersh has kept the ball rolling from the battle for the Wayne Underwood Field, Multiple shelters, Concert Stage, Recovery Center, Swimming Pool, and now the much beloved Grand ‘Ol Lady herself, Calhoun County High School. There was quite a delay after the initial demolition work and Read More…
Judge Ashley sentences Hughes to 1-5 Years
Judge Anita Ashley held Calhoun County Circuit Court on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023. The felony case of Shannon Marie Brown, 23F10 was scheduled for an October trial date. There is however a discussion regarding a resolution underway between Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries and Defense Attorney, Michael Cary. Calhoun Circuit Court – August 2, Forrest Read More…



















