Month: November 2024
West Virginia State Office of Rural Health unveils newest issue of “Country Roads” magazine as companion to National Rural
Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed that West Virginia will join states across the country in observing National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024. In honor of this important occasion, the West Virginia Department of Health’s State Office of Rural Health (SORH) is proud to release the Fall 2024 edition of “Country Roads,” a publication dedicated Read More…
Sonny Lowers Obituary
Sonny Lowers, 86, of Orma, WV, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024. He was born on October 1st, 1938, to the late Henry and Geraldine Lowers, in Clover Ridge, West Virginia. The legacy he leaves behind is one of courage, compassion and unwavering dedication to service. Sonny devoted his life to Read More…
Creston News Week of November 18th
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Sgt. Thomas Fluharty, USA, Retired, is a patient in the hospital. The Creston area received more rain and now there is more water in the river. It will take quite some time to recharge the aquifers that were depleted. Christine Carter, Read More…
Outstanding Students of Calhoun Gilmer Career Center
Outstanding Student Leaders for morning and afternoon CTE labs were recognized this week at our fall student assembly on 11-14-24. These students are managers and/or foreman within their simulated workplace companies at our center and act as our student council making an impact within their classrooms and center-wide for improved practices and skill development. Congratulations Read More…
Duane Poling and Stull Families receive County Park Tributes
by Linda Prine Jarvis The Calhoun County Park Trail signage project is accomplished! The Park Board would like to thank West Virginia University and WVU Extension Service for funding this project which willincrease utilization of the trail and physical activity at Calhoun County Park. Two Map Signs display the Walking Trail and other features of the park and their locations. On the trail, Distance Markerssigns will show each half mile walked and enter/exit Read More…
WVDNR REMINDS HUNTERS ABOUT TREE STAND SAFETY
SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND HUNTING REGULATIONS PREVENT ACCIDENTS IN THE FIELD SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia’s buck firearms season just around the corner, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding hunters of the importance of adhering to hunting regulations and practicing safe, responsible behavior in the field. “Hunting is a time-honored tradition Read More…
Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Friday, November 15, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Howard Godwin, Jr
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Taylor County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday, November 15, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of United States Army Corporal Howard Godwin, Jr. View Read More…
