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Rev. Kevin Gillespie brough the message & served Holy Communion at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. This was his last service at the church. The Creston area has been having a heat wave and there are scattered storms. Seems every summer there is hot weather but such has nothing to do with windbags like Read More…
After last week’s column and me being a cockeyed optimist – I said the time was right to go ahead with the AMC (America Medicine Company) announcement it was planning to build in Calhoun County – I was prepared to write an exhilarating column about the wonderful news. I even mentioned Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the payment process for drug screening and testing services in child welfare proceedings, following the enactment of Senate Bill 128, which takes effect July 11, 2025. The legislation impacts judicial authority related to service payments and aims to promote consistency, efficiency, and Read More…
An apprenticeship readiness program is being held at the laborers training center in Mineral Wells. There is a possibility for funding of a bus for transportation for that week. If interested in attending this event, please contact Cyndi Auth, Director of the Workforce Development Board MOV or Commissioner Eric Lupardus. For more information you can Read More…
Delbert N. Sears, 93, passed away on June 26, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. Delbert was born October 25, 1931, and raised in Walnut, Calhoun County. In his later years, he loved telling stories from his days “up on Walnut”. Like the day as a little kid, he broke his arm playing Read More…
Photos provided by members of council and Mayor The newly elected officials were given 20 days from the certification of the election to be sworn in to their new positions. Grantsville Mayor elect, John Villines and the new council will take office July 1st with their first official meeting to be held on July 7th, Read More…
Chester, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremonially signed House Bill 3297 establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University. The center will place an increased focus on American constitutional studies, mold students into responsible leaders and informed citizens, and present fact-based instruction on America’s founding and the achievements of Western Read More…
American Medicines Company (AMC) continues to work hard to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in West Virginia with a focus on Calhoun County. The Company led by Crystal Mersh aims to bring high-tech jobs into the area and revitalize the local economy by manufacturing critical medicines like those for blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid conditions. Read More…