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The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will implement federally mandated changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policy for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD), effective November 1, 2025. These changes are required under federal law H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill) and ensure the state remains compliant with national SNAP Read More…
Photo of protestors outside Calhoun Courthouse The Preliminary hearing of Jacob Daniel McCumbers was held Monday morning in the Magistrate Court Room of Calhoun County Courthuse. Jackson County Magistrate Tamra Milhoan, sitting in for recused Calhoun Magistrates, opened the hearing at 9:50 a.m. to address the State of West Virginia’s motion to quash a subpoena Read More…
Denzil Ray Whipkey, 75, of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home. He was born October 18, 1950, in Grantsville, WV, a son of the late Brady and Edith Whipkey. Denzil was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and worked many jobs over the years. Working for BFGoodrich, Armacell, Read More…
A reorganization meeting for the Alumni Association is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Mom’s Place Too in the meeting room on Main Street in Grantsville at 1:30. We have lost officers, so that will be an order of business, along with basic plans for 2026 Alumni Day. Persons with Word, treasurer and Dropbox Read More…
The Calhoun County Committee on Aging cordially invites you to join us on Wednesday, November 5th @ 10:30am to celebrate our Veterans with a Veterans Day Celebration/Lunch! Please call 304-354-7017 x106 and make your reservation so we can allow for a proper meal count. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
State Will Match Donations up to $13 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey launched a statewide donation drive supporting West Virginia food banks to address the critical need for resources facing those affected by the government shutdown and the absence of SNAP benefits starting in November. The State of West Virginia has identified up Read More…
Submitted by Debra Smith Calhoun County, WV— On October 23, the Calhoun Middle/High School Baseball Field transformed into a vibrant celebration of fall and family as nearly 500 children and their families attended the annual Parent Family Engagement Night at the Pumpkin Patch. This beloved event was made possible through a collaborative effort between Calhoun Read More…
Leaf peeping itinerary featuring apple picking, horseback riding, and spooky mystery walk Charleston, WV – Although October is quickly coming to an end, trees across West Virginia continue to magically transform into shades of gold, amber, and garnet. Thanks to cool nights and sunny days, the magnificent autumn colors that attract visitors from around the world Read More…
Grantsville, WV- As rates of stress, anxiety, and depression continue to rise among young people, community members are stepping up to learn how to make a difference. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training offers practical tools to help identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges — and new sessions Read More…