Introducing the 2024 Queen Flora LXII contestants who will be competing on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Calhoun County Middle High School Auditorium to wear the crown for 2024/2025. Junior Class Ladies competing will be:
Month: April 2024
Get Your Tickets to a Taste of Korea before they Sell out
The 1982 Foundation continue to host their sold out events on the Avalon Campus for the introduction of some great Cuisine, and littles advance tastes of what may be available in the Varisity Chop House that will open in the Community Center in the not too distant future. Saturday’s menu didn’t disappoint the patrons as Read More…
Celebration of Life for Connie Miller on May 5th
The family of Connie Miller while be having a celebration of life on Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 pm at the Mount Zion Community Park at Mt. Zion, West Virginia.
One Step Closer to Opening Day with a Little Help from Local Divers
The Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center had it’s first “official visitors” when Jason Wilson, of Minnie Hamilton Emergency Services, with other Emergency service staff assisted the 1982 Foundation in helping to prepare the pool for their May grand opening. Mr. Wilson said having the pool in Calhoun will allow them a place for dive training and Read More…
Gov. Justice issues statement following strict EPA mandate
WHEELING, WV — Gov. Justice issued the following statement today after new EPA rules that would force coal-fired and natural gas-powered plants to nearly eliminate emissions or close operations, threatening the future of West Virginia miners, workers, and the energy industry. Gov. Justice shared these comments during a press event with the West Virginia Coal Association Read More…
Creston News
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion. There were 415 riders at the Creston ATV poker run. Folks came from Delaware, Michigan and places in between. The community would like to thank all those who came, rode, fixed and served the food, did the Read More…
West Fork Town Hall Meeting gives Hope for Water Extension
Above map shows projected extension locations for water service. The Mt. Zion Public Service District hosted a town hall meeting at the Upper West Fork Park on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 to allow the pubic to weigh in on the possibility of an extension of the water line from the current ending location of Chloe Read More…
Minnie Hamilton’s LTC gets a Special Prom Night Visit
by Rebecca Swisher Let me begin by saying this was all student led and driven. The idea, originally coming from Ashlyn Boak, a junior at CCHS and a Health Occupations student at CGCC. Her colleagues were quickly on board and put their plan into motion. These ladies finished the required clinical hours on LTC at Read More…
Your Right and Responsibility
A few years ago, I lived in Alexandria, La., where I worked for The Town Talk as the sports editor. I also wrote a few non-sports for the publication and what’s going on here in Central West Virginia brought back some memories. I remember writing one about EMT/ambulance services. Rapides Parish, where Alexandria is located, Read More…
Youth Fishing Day at Calhoun County Park
Hazel was one of the many youth who enjoyed their day fishing in newly stocked ponds by Hope Gas at the Calhoun County Park. On Saturday morning, April 27th, 2024 Hazel caught a nice size bass, but refused to get her picture taken with the “scary fish.” (Below)
