Wilma Lee Smith, 74, of Mt. Zion, WV, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Miletree Center, Spencer. She was born December 16, 1950, at Millstone, WV, a daughter of the late John and Erless Gay Husk Blake. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Joann Blake. She is Read More…
Month: December 2024
How the WVDOH attacks potholes in cold weather
Winter has arrived in the Mountain State, bringing with it the annual wintertime crop of potholes. Potholes form when water gets into cracks in the road, then freezes and expands. Constant freezing and thawing over the winter turns little cracks into big cracks, and eventually turns big cracks into potholes. “Water is our worst enemy,” said Joe Read More…
West Virginia 2025 Vacation Guide
Now Available for Pre-Order Opt-in to pre-order the new guide when requesting a 2024 copy Charleston, W.Va. – Be among the first to receive the brand new 2025 West Virginia Vacation Guide by pre-ordering today. When requesting a copy of the 2024 guide, travelers can opt in by checking the pre-order option at the bottom of Read More…
START YOUR HUNTING AND FISHING JOURNEY IN 2025
TIPS AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOU BECOME A HUNTER AND ANGLER IN 2025 If you’ve ever wanted to hunt or fish but didn’t grow up with those traditions, 2025 is a perfect time to get started. Learning the rules, gathering the right gear, and figuring out how to safely enjoy the outdoors can seem like Read More…
2025 WEST VIRGINIA HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING LICENSES NOW ON SALE
WVDNR ENCOURAGES HUNTERS, TRAPPERS, ANGLERS TO RENEW ANNUAL LICENSES AND STAMPS EARLY SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that annual hunting, trapping and fishing licenses and stamps for the 2025 seasons are now available to purchase online at WVhunt.com. “A West Virginia hunting and fishing license is your ticket Read More…
Creston News Week of December 23
A visitor from the polar regions came to the Creston community Christmas party Saturday night much to the delight of the more than 70 present for the occasion. It had been reported that the Grinch had planned to spoil the party but, according to report, Rudolph threatened to kick him where it would really hurt. Read More…
Update on Court Street Fire
Photos by Photographer Jerry Mann Around 7 a.m. Sunday morning, Calhoun Control dispatched the Grantsville and Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Departments to a structure fire at 256 Court Street in Grantsville. The Head to Toe Salon, owned by Lisa Wilmoth, was in the front of the multi unit building. The amazing photos taken by Jerry Mann Read More…
Building Fire on Court Street
Calhoun Control dispatched both Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department and the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department to a structure fire on 256 Court Street in Grantsville, West Virginia. A business and apartment building owned by Kevin Postalwait was fully engulfed. The building has formerly housed a salon, apartment and optometrist, but it is unknown about the current Read More…
November Property Transfers in Calhoun County
The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Jean Simers, County Clerk in the month of November, 2024: Deed book 310 @ Page 699D. Ray Brown, GrantorCharles W. Brown, GranteeDescription 1/24 61 1/4 Beech and 1/2 39 Stinson Registry I N Morris #1-SDistrict: Washington Ancillary AffidavitBook 2 @ Page 86Evelyn Irene Bradshaw, GrantorDeed Read More…