Calhoun Middle High School was placed on a quick lockdown following the reports of a man shooting a gun a short distance from the school location. On Monday, September 30th, 2024, at approximately 9:40 a.m. Calhoun County Dispatch received a phone call from the address of 7418 South Calhoun Hwy. stating that a man (later Read More…
Month: September 2024
School Lockdown due to Incident in Mt. Zion area, not school related
The West Virginia State Police, Sheriff’s Office and ambulance were dispatched shortly before 10:00 a.m. to the 7500 block of South Calhoun Highway for an unknown call, but one that deemed the lockdown of the Calhoun Middle High School due to the proximity of the situation. This is a developing story.
Nina Carolyn Lane Obituary
Nina Carolyn Lane, 80, went to be with the Lord on Friday September 27, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born July 2, 1944, in Calhoun County to the late Fountain and Ruth Yost. She was married to the late Eugene Lane on June 9, 1962. Carolyn assisted her husband with the Read More…
Creston News Week of September 30th
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion. At other churches in the county the problems continue as a result of the General Conference having decided that Scripture is no longer applicable and there are “new truths”. Actually it is part of a plan to Read More…
Free Carnival Rides Saturday Afternoon
Due to the children of the schools being rained out at the Festival on Friday, there is a free matinee carnival from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday for all children.
Gov. Justice announces nursing expansion initiative results in record number of nursing graduates in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that his successful Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, established two years ago to address West Virginia’s nursing shortage, has helped the state’s colleges and universities produce an all-time high number of nursing graduates. From 2022 to 2023, there was a nearly 15% increase in the number of registered nursing students graduating with Read More…
Marellah Justine Rogers Obituary
M. Justine Rogers, 96, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Roane General Hospital in Spencer, West Virginia. She was a 1946 graduate of Lewis County High School and married the late Lendol Paul Rogers in 1946. She was previously employed as a Keypunch Operator at Rubber Fabricators, Read More…
Homecoming Parade Canceled
Due to the continuous rain, the Homecoming Parade has been canceled. The Homecoming Game and Ceremony will go on as planned this evening.
Molasses Festival filled with Goodness!
Check out Thursday Slideshow, scroll left or right. The Annual West Virginia Molasses Festival kicked off on Thursday at Arnoldsburg, West Virginia with vendors galore and entertainment for everyone in the family. Don’t let a little “much needed” rain stop you from enjoying the Festival and seeing what the vendors and festival staff have in Read More…
West Virginia Department of Health Warns Residents of Increased Bee Stings
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources The West Virginia Department of Health is warning residents of a rise in emergency room visits related to bee stings, which have increased significantly compared to last year. With the transition into fall, officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as wasps, including yellow jackets and hornets, Read More…