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OFFICIALS REMIND PUBLIC THAT DISEASE IS HARMLESS TO HUMANS AND NOT A LONG-TERM THREAT TO DEER CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that cases of hemorrhagic disease (HD) have been confirmed in Harrison, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie and Wood counties. These counties are in close proximity to counties in Ohio, Read More…
Jackie Lynn “Jack” Smith, 69, of Perkins. WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1956 in Sutton, WV; son of the late Charles and June (Stout) Smith. Jack is a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Read More…
The big Creston fall ATV Poker Run will be Saturday, September 27. Workers are needed on Saturday Sept. 20 to lay out the route and on September 26 to mark the route. Give Barb a call at 275-0006 to volunteer. It should be a fun ride. The Ergon catfish fry will be September 18 from Read More…
Sr. Trooper J.D. Richards filed a Magistrate Court Complaint on On Sunday, August 25, 2025, stating that on May 25th, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., while he was conducting a road patrol in the 3,000 block of South Calhoun Highway, heading south, he observed an older, green in color GMC Sierra in front of him. Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) joins partners nationwide in recognizing September as National Recovery Month. This observance promotes evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrates the nation’s recovery community, and acknowledges the service providers and communities that make recovery possible. “Recovery Month is an important time to celebrate Read More…
Teresa Stutler Starcher, 67, of Creston, West Virginia, gained her angel wings on the morning of Monday, August 25, 2025. She is no longer confined to the wheelchair, dancing on the streets of gold with family and friends who were waiting for her. Teresa was known for her love for her horses Dagwood, Belle, and Read More…
On Monday, September 8, 2025, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Five Forks area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them Read More…
Commissioner Eric Lupardus is becoming widely known for his passion for all things Calhoun County. Senator Mark Maynard posted the video below to his social media page and sent a request for Commissioner Lupardus to speak to the Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability. Commissioner Lupardus has been working with Senator Maynard, Read More…
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) has awarded $51,253.75 in Litter Control Matching Grants to support community-based litter control programs across the state. 14 applicants, including county solid waste authorities, county commissions, and municipalities, will receive funding to strengthen local Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday, September 27th. Co-sponsored by the WVDEP and the state Division of Highways, the Adopt-A-Highway program is administered by the WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the Read More…