News Tourism

Gov. Justice announces West Virginia State Wildlife Center reopens to the public

Popular attraction completes federal relicensing process  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek has reopened to the public after completing a federal relicensing process. “We faced numerous challenges and overcame several obstacles, but we fought tirelessly to reopen Read More…

Letters Opinion Politics

Manchin and Puccio Move to Take Control of WV Republican Party!

By Mac Warner Manchin and Puccio Moveto Take Control of WV Republican Party!To get Justice endorsement, Moore Capito brings Democrats Joe Manchin and Larry Puccio into race for Governor. Charleston, W.Va. – On Thursday, Governor Jim Justice endorsed Moore Capito for the Republican Party nomination for Governor. The move brought immediate concern to WV Republicans Read More…

Guest Writers News

The black horse is dead

The ornery black horse that belongs to my wife’s friend Becky that I have written about several times died last night. He died when lightning struck the stable he was in. The veterinarian said his death was immediate and he never suffered. Also killed was a Clydesdale Becky had recently bought. For those who have Read More…

Art & Music Community Events News

Heartwood’s This Splendid Day, Their Final Event

Join us at Heartwood in the Hills on Saturday, June 29, 2024 for:THIS SPLENDID DAY, a celebration of the artist in every child, with June Binder and Ilene Evans. Stay tuned for further details. And don’t forget Heartwood in the Hills Homecoming and Final Event, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Please feel free to share photos, Read More…

Guest Writers News

Must Calhoun Flood?

Calhoun County floods. We all know this. Worse, we have accepted this.  Every time we have heavy rains, the waterways swell, roads are closed, homes and businesses are damaged, God-knows-what gets washed downstream, school is closed, and countless other injuries and inconveniences are suffered by our community. After each flood the injured look to the Read More…

News Obituary

Jane Alice Mollohan Vanhorn Obituary

VanHorn, Jane Alice (Mollohan), passed away, Thursday, April 11, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Earl T. VanHorn. Loving mother of Mark (Lori), Bill (Connie) and Don VanHorn. Dear grandmother of Michael (Olivia) VanHorn, Christina (Brian) Courter, Timothy (Megan) VanHorn, Angela (Nick) Schmidt and Jamie (Ryan) Wagner. Great grandmother of Teddy, Judah, Sadie, Owen, Hailey, Read More…

News

Mt. Zion PSD Board President wants clarity on Rumors

Lately I have been hearing a malicious rumor that, on behalf of the Mount Zion PSD, I have gone repeatedly before the Commission asking for more and more funds to correct issues with “damaged” equipment we purchased with County funds. While I normally try to ignore such grumbling, I think it is important that I Read More…

News Politics

Explanation of Upcoming Commission Race

Candidate Ari White, who is running for the unexpired term of the Calhoun County Commision provided this very good graphic to help voters better understand the upcoming election with regards to the Commission race. There are two seats open and multiple candidates. Mr. White’s graphic will hopefully help voters to understand who is facing off Read More…

Community Events News Schools

Calhoun County High School alumni we need your help!

This year is the 100th commencement at Calhoun County High School. In celebration of that, we are putting together a slideshow with photos from each graduating class. If you have a photo(s) you would like to have included, please email them to the senior class president Mia Houchin at mrhouch1@stu.k12.wv.us or the senior class vice Read More…