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Gaylen Duskey, Writer Saturday the Calhoun High School Track and Field Team had its first meet of the season in the Don Williams Memorial at Roane County High School. “Couldn’t have asked for a better season opener. Great weather and great performances,” Coach Kayla Ware said. “As a coach, I am excited to say that Read More…
The next Creston bingo game will be April 4 at the Community Building. The doors will open at noon and the games will start after all have filled their bellies and visited with those there. The Creston Community Easter Party will be Sunday, March 29 in the afternoon at the Community Building. Bring a covered Read More…
I have been involved with local politics through employment: (Magistrate Assistant, Circuit Clerk Deputy) Appointment: (Magistrate Clerk) Grant funded: (Calhoun County Prevention in Schools), child of an elected official, Wife of a Town Employee and now reporting on elected officials. Decades of discovering how it all works for the good, the bad and assuredly the Read More…
Connie Louise Smith, 67, of Grantsville, WV was called home by Almighty God on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Gassaway on September 29, 1958, Connie was the daughter of the late Edward “Don” and Lenora Goodrich Cottrill. To know Connie was to know a woman whose Read More…
Mickey Case Carter, age 26, appeared for his Preliminary Hearing in Calhoun Magistrate Court on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2 p.m. in Case 26-M07F-00006 charging First Degree Murder of 29 year old Emily Metheney on March 13th, 2026 at Chloe, WV. Carter appeared before Magistrate Lora Davis with his Attorney, Mark Plant. At the Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey have opened the Governor’s Mansion to the public for free Easter tours. Just in time for spring, tours of the Governor’s Mansion give visitors an inside look at one of the Mountain State’s most iconic landmarks, decorated in full Easter splendor. Guests are also invited to Read More…
SPECIAL BUDGET COMMISSION MEETING Monday, March 23, 2026 @ 4:00 pm AGENDA I. Budget & Financial Meeting a. Final Review of Expenditures and Revenues b. Consider Levy Rate c. Approve 2027 Budgets and Levy Rates II. Erroneous Tax Assessments and Consolidations – Assessor Jason Nettles III. Wills, Bonds, Settlements & Estates – County Clerk Whitney Butler IV. Financial a. Approval of Invoices b. Budget Revisions & Transfers Regular Meeting 5:00pm I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for the 2026 growing season. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides eligible low-income senior citizens with access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Seniors can sign up Read More…
The follow divorces were filed in the Family Court of Calhoun County for the months of January and February 26 • 25-D-27 Petitioner, Nora Hope Swisher divorced from Respondent, Allen Cleo Swisher on January 7, 2026. Date of Marriage: March 27, 1982. • 26-D-1 Petitioner, Katelyn Rose Whipkey divorced from Respondent, Joseph Miguel Whipkey on February 11, Read More…