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CPSC Warns that Narcotics and Water Beads Are Growing Risks Facing Young Children

National Poison Prevention Week Highlights Hazards Hi Neighbor! During National Poison Prevention Week, CPSC is highlighting serious, growing hazards facing young children, including a surge in unintentional poisoning from narcotics, and additional hazards identified with water bead products.   CPSC’s just-released report on unintentional pediatric poisonings found that 98 children under the age of 5 died from Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces arrival of 23 more elk to West Virginia

State’s elk population has increased by 118 during Justice AdministrationCHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has welcomed an additional 23 elk to the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in Logan County, where the elk will be evaluated and held for a short period of time before being released Read More…

Community Events News

Today is WVU Day of Giving! Jones’ Legacy Continues

In 2018, Shannon Jones-Johnson rallied 4-H Alumni, Family, and Friends to fully endow a fund in memory of her parents, Sue and Randall Jones. Sue had been the 4-H Extension Agent in Calhoun County for over 30 years until her 2002 retirement. When promoting the account and working to get it funded, Shannon shared her Read More…

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CAP Aircraft to be made apart of the National Museum of the US Air Force

This CAP aircraft, tail number N9344L, was the only civilian aircraft authorized to fly in and around New York City on Sept. 12, 2001, to evaluate the damage caused by the destruction of the World Trade Center. It will soon be part of a permanent exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Air Read More…

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Karen Faye Conley Obituary

Karen Fay Conley, 57, of Elizabeth Care Center, Elizabeth WV went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2024, after an extended illness. Karen was born on March 2, 1966, to Woodrow Clarence Conley and Glenda Jean Conley in Arnoldsburg, WV. Karen was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, Class of 1984. Karen Read More…

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Spring Temperatures placing Miss Magnolia at Risk of Frostbite

It caught my eye last week as I traveled through Grantsville and rounded the Corner at the end of Main Street and onto River Street. The Magnolia tree in the yard of Roger and Linda Jarvis was absolutely breathtaking! It’s my prayer this morning that the frost didn’t get Miss Magnolia from the cold snap Read More…

Community Events News Schools

Calhoun County Math Whizzes Shine Bright! 

REGION V MATH FIELD DAY  Calhoun County students participated in Math Field Day at WVUP on March 18th where young math enthusiasts showcased their problem-solving prowess. Calhoun students competed with students from Pleasants, Wood, Tyler, Jackson, Ritchie, Wirt, and Roane County Schools.  Calhoun County Schools🏆 The 2022-2023 Region V Math Field Day was an electrifying Read More…