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Calhoun Middle High School students, under the direction of Wendy Batton, saluted local veterans in a very touching program. Student read essays and poetry on what Veterans Day meant to them, CMHS Band played the National Anthem, which was sang beautifully by Allie Ogle. Those reading the importance of Veterans Day were: Brooke Tingler, Reagan Read More…
By Publisher, Shari Johnson After the antics of California politicians shutting down businesses and churches during the pandemic era and long after controlling their population to the highest extreme, there was a quote floating around the more conservative States saying “Don’t California my West Virginia,” or whatever State you lived in. Following Tuesday’s red colorization Read More…
WVAA will be hosting our monthly Stars and Coffee Star Party at Calhoun County Park on November 8 & 9, 2024 (weather permitting) One of the WV’s premier dark-sky sites! The viewing field is a large wide open area, and has power outlets for those that might need them. The event is for beginners to Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed First Lady Cathy Justice to the West Virginia Board of Education. The First Lady has been a tireless advocate for the children of West Virginia and has led numerous initiatives across the state. The hallmark of her service is the Communities In Schools program which has Read More…
The Gilmer Senior Center in Glenville, WV held their annual Veterans Day Event on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 with a banquet and program honoring the approximately 72-78 veterans in attendance. The Center hosts several events each year for the Senior Center but the Veterans Day event is the largest attended, showing their respect and pride Read More…
Governor Jim Justice announced the partnership during his briefing today as part of National Adoption Month and proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month in West Virginia. This collaboration will support the hiring of adoption professionals, known as Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters, who focus on finding legal permanency for the children who have been in foster care the longest. This includes teenagers, Read More…
Steven Foster Cunningham. 65, of Grantsville, Wv passed away at his residence on November 3, 2024, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Ivan “Foster” and Sadie “Tiny” Richards Cunningham. Graduated from Calhoun County High School class of 1977. Worked all his life in the oil and gas industry, retiring from Read More…
The Town of Grantsville met Monday, November 4th, 2024 at the Town Hall. Minutes were approved for October 7th, 14th and the 24th meetings. Under citizens concerns, Robert Marks mentioned an issue with a storm drain on River Street to which the Mayor assured him they’d take a look at it. With regard to the Read More…
On November 3rd, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Calhoun County dispatch received a report that a vehicle had ran off the road and into the creek near the address of 812 Sandridge Road, Millstone, WV. The complainant had stated that the driver was walking away from the crash headed towards the intersection of WV Route Read More…
