On Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at approximately 1805 hours Sr. Trooper J.D Richards was conducting mobile road patrol while approaching the Town of Grantsville from the south headed northbound on South Calhoun Highway when he observed a silver in color, SUV approach the traffic light intersection in the center of town from East Little Kanawha Read More…
Month: July 2024
Wood County Commission Makes Large Donation to North Star Child Advocacy Center
On Friday, July 12th, North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) received a check from the Wood County Commission for $10,000.00. NSCAC Executive Director Greg Collins was invited to speak on the agenda to the Wood County Commission on November 2, 2023, regarding the center and what it is doing for the community’schildren and non-offending family members. “My intention was to merely educate thecommissioners and possibly in the future, be considered to be included in Read More…
Pawsitively Amazing: Energy Express Donation Drive is a huge success!
Photo #1- Some of the supplies collected and delivered to the Roane County Animal Shelter because of the Donation Drive sponsored by Roane County Energy Express Submitted by: Brandy Brabham, WVU Roane County Extension Agent, 304-927-0975 Roane County Energy Express sites conducted successful community service projects in their donation drives held at the local Tractor Supply Company and throughout the community Read More…
DoHS to Implement Structured Decision Making Tool for Centralized Intake for Abuse and Neglect
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has partnered with Evident Change to design and implement the Structured Decision Making® (SDM) intake tool for its Centralized Intake for Abuse and Neglect and will host a two-day SDM Project Kickoff event on July 17-18, 2024. The Project Kickoff meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, will provide staff Read More…
West Virginia Virtual Academy Introduces Comprehensive Mental Health Resources for Families and Students
Mental Health Resources are made possible through a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Education and the Cook Center for Human Connection CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — In partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) is pleased to announce the launch of mental health Read More…
Federal Agencies and National Associations Should Facilitate, Not Stifle, Free Speech And Voicing Concerns
Op-Ed Submissionby Mac WarnerWV Secretary of State Silencing election integrity advocates does not increase confidence in our elections. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump crystalizes the extreme political division within our country. The temperature must be lowered, and that will only be accomplished by dialogue about everyone’s concerns. The last gathering of our Read More…
July Results for West Fork Riding Club
Beautiful day for a horseshow. We had a fantastic crowd. A special thanks to Dusty Peters for donating and smoking the meat for our pulled pork dinners. It was delicious. Thanks to the ladies that worked in the kitchen. They always do an awesome job. The show results for the July 6th show are: 1. Open halter: 1st Amber Bryd with Signatures Moonlight Read More…
Wind up… Pitch… the ball is in the air…
Tuesday, July 16th, twelve representatives for Calhoun gave their pitch to the American Medicines Company team, Brian Duncan. Nicole , Kathy Meyer, Ureil Kusiatin, Sandy Tigner, and Dilip , over five hours. It was the opening game in what could be an entirely new season for Calhoun County. The group met for the pitch, followed Read More…
Body Found along roadside on 33/119
An unidentified male’s decomposed body was discovered this afternoon, July 16th, 2024 in the area of Route 33/119. The matter is under investigation and will be followed up regarding the identity or other circumstances surrounding the ordeal. Photo slideshow below also provided by Jacob McCumbers shows a very large police and investigative presence.