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SEVEN-MONTH-LONG PRO WRESTLING TOURNAMENT CHAMPION TO BE CROWNED SEPTEMBER 6TH

SPENCER, WV – Route 33 Wrestling (Rt33W), the woman-owned professional wrestling promotion located in Spencer, will return to action on September 6th at the Armory on Main street for a live event featuring a long-anticipated tournament final, which will see the inaugural Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Champion crowned. This tournament final puts Handsome Nick Hamrick against Read More…

Community News

CCCOA Hiring Personal Care Providers

The Calhoun County Committee on Aging (CCCOA) is accepting applications for Personal Care Providers. Personal Care Providers are a valuable asset to our Organization and to our community, providing care in the home for those whom cannot fully care for themselves.Applicants must have a valid CPR and First Aid card (or be ready and willing Read More…

Business Editorial News Opinion

Cracker Barrel’s Rebranding has Country Lovers upset

By Publisher Shari Johnson Cracker Barrel, (one of my personal favorite Restaurants) announced yesterday that they’re rebranding the old country store to a sleek new look with less clutter. I’m not sure how they didn’t understand that the clutter and old country charm was what drew Americans to their company. I don’t know about nationwide, Read More…

Health News News

Certain Frozen Shrimp Advisory in West Virginia Markets

Certain raw frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (doing business as BMS Foods), a company located in Indonesia, and sold at Walmart stores in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TX, and WV.  These products include the following product names, lot codes, and best by dates:  Additional Read More…

Government News

Commission Agenda Announced for August 25th Meeting

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, August 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – please indicate on the sign in sheet* if you would like to address the Commission IV. Unfinished Business a. Appointment of Three Citizens to Livestock Claim Review Committee b. Open and Review Proposals for Telephone System/Telephone Service V. New Business a. Discuss/Approve Procedures for County Administrator to Carry Read More…

Government News Uncategorized

August 19th Commission Meeting Provides Improved Salaries for Sheriff’s Dept.

The Calhoun County Commission held a special meeting on August 19th, 2025 at 4 p.m. The following Delegations spoke during that meeting: Gaylen Duskey-  Thanked the commission for working to make improvements.  Asked the commission to look into the townsfinancials and consider a metro government where the town would be absorbed by the county. Crystal Mersh- Asked the commission to Read More…