News

Mobile Home in Grantsville Area a Complete Loss

(Photograph from the Social Media Page of the Arnoldsburg VFD) A mobile home fire at 240 Rocky Road, Grantsville, WV was dispatched by Calhoun Control on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at 6:14 p.m. Both Grantsville VFD and the Arnoldsburg VFD were dispatched to the home fire which ended up being a complete loss. According to Read More…

Community Events News Regional News

ROUTE 33 WRESTLING KICKS OFF 2025 WITH NEW CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

SPENCER, WV – Route 33 Wrestling is set to launch its 2025 season with a must-see event on Saturday, March 1st, featuring the beginning of a brand-new championship tournament, high-profile matchups, and title defenses. The event will mark the unveiling of a brand new championship, with the tournament running from March through September and culminating Read More…

Hunting News Uncategorized

WVDNR HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES AVAILABLE

SOME HUNTERS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE COURSE BEFORE BUYING A HUNTING LICENSE SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that traditional hunter education classes are available starting Feb. 15. The two-day, 10-hour class is free, offered at various locations around the state and covers topics such as gun safety, wildlife Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News Week of February 10th

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. There was to be a Creston Area Neighborhood Watch on February 10 but the Ferrell family has the “bug” and the meeting is cancelled until further notice.  As one fellow said, “I don’t like to associate with folks like that!”  No Read More…

News Obituary

Alfred Bailey Stump Jr. “Babe” Obituary

Alfred Bailey Stump Jr. “Babe”, 90, of Parkersburg, WV passed away at home with his family Saturday February 8, 2025. Babe was born November 9,1934 in Stumptown, WV, the son of Alfred B. Stump and Almedia Kerby Stump. He was a 1952 graduate of Calhoun County High School. Babe enlisted in the United States Army Read More…

Government News

Calhoun Commissioners Tackle Multiple Issues During Monday’s Meeting

All three Calhoun County Commissioner’s were present at the Monday, February 10th, 2025  meeting opened following the pledge of allegiance and prayer by Commission President Craig Arthur.  Tina Persinger, Calhoun FRN Director reported to the Commission that a generator had been paid for and would be installed soon. The FRN currently officers a  warming station Read More…