Guest Writers News

Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gilliespie filled his regular at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston Community Easter Party will be held on Palm Sunday, March 24 at 2 P. M. at the Creston Community Building. Joe Echard passed away after an extended bout with cancer.  When he was first diagnosed he noted that he had Read More…

Guest Writers News

What is a Hero?

What is a hero? According to vocabulary.com a hero is: Definitions of hero (noun) someone who fights for a cause. synonyms: champion, fighter, paladin (noun) a person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength. “RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain.” (noun) (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for Read More…

News Obituary

Cleston Hale Nicholas Obituary

Cleston Hale Nicholas, of Grantsville, WV passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at age 97.  Cleston was born in Grantsville, West Virginia, on September 2, 1926, a son of the late Ralph “Swifty” Leander and Ida Mae Whipkey Nicholas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Bus Driver Brannon faces new and additional charges and a $750,000 cash only bond

Jeffrey Allen Brannon appeared before Magistrate Lora Davis for a scheduled preliminary hearing in cases 24-M07F00004 charging DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury and Child Neglect with Serious Bodily Injury. The charges were dismissed at the onset of the hearing with Brannon now facing the charges of 24-M07F-00007 The new charges as detailed in the criminal Read More…

Business Community News

Petitions Available Today in Grantsville to Stop Rate Increase

A social media post by The 1982 Foundation on Wednesday, March 13th gave customers for the Town of Grantsville some much needed insight on the upcoming rate increase being suggested by the Town of Grantsville. Below are reports for water cost reported by PSC on March 8. Grantsville City water is $40.12 for 3400 gallons. Read More…