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Doris Ann Williams, 86, of Third Run Road, Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born October 7, 1938 in Grantsville, WV; daughter of the late Clay and Esther (Bell) Francis. Doris is a graduate of Calhoun County Read More…
Beckley, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defending the religious liberty of West Virginia families. This announcement comes as a new legal challenge is filed on behalf of Miranda Guzman, a Raleigh County mother suing the West Virginia State Board of Education and the Raleigh County Board of Education. Guzman is Read More…
Ada Carpenter (Houchin), 94, of Lodi, Ohio, departed this life peacefully on June 20, 2025, in Ashland, Ohio. She was born on September 27, 1930, in the vicinity of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Guy and Dora Price Carpenter. Ada, the beloved wife of the late Forest Houchin. She is survived by Read More…
The annual West Virginia Folk Festival was held in Glenville West Virginia last week, June 19-22nd, 2025. The annual Festival celebrates the Music, Heritage, and Appalachian Culture with exhibitions, contests, and the sounds of bluegrass instrument throughout the City of Glenville. Many of the events took place in Glenville’s beautiful City Park that was filled Read More…
Karen Joyce Stephens, 66 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Glenville Center Nursing Facility in Glenville, following an extended illness. She was born July 2, 1958 in Madison, WV; daughter of the late Aubrey and Dorothy (Allison) Mounts. Karen is a graduate of Read More…
SPENCER, WV – Route 33 Wrestling (Rt33W), Spencer’s hometown professional wrestling promotion, is set to return to the Spencer Armory on Saturday, July 12. The live event will feature high-energy action, family-friendly entertainment, and pivotal matches with championship implications. Among the most anticipated matchups of the evening are two semifinal bouts in the Wild and Read More…
Hope everyone had a good time at the horse show mud bog. Not really. Our ring crew did a fantastic job getting most of the water out of the middle. It ended up being a good show. Results for the June show are: 1. Open Halter: 1st Lexi Williams with Dillion, 2nd Garalea Fulks with Skittles, 3rd Kelsey Ferguson Read More…
The June 23 Calhoun County Commission meeting was called to order and opening the prayer led by Commission President Craig Arthur. Special Recognition was given to former Commissioners Kevin Helmick and Roger Propst from Commissioners Craig Arthur, Jacob McCumbers and Eric Lupardus. An engraved plaque was give to both Helmick and Propst with a statement Read More…