Kathy Jo Butler Cottrell Obituary
Kathy Jo Butler Cottrell, 52, of Chloe, West Virginia, died Monday, July 14, 2025, at Roane General Hospital, Spencer, WV. She was born December 10, 1972, in Orville, Ohio, (Wayne County), a daughter of Basil and Janet Bonnell Butler of Chloe, West Virginia. She is survived by by one son, Trent A. Cottrell (companion Brook Read More…
WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on July 28
On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Chloe 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 on Read More…
Randy Eugene Robinson Obituary
Randy Eugene Robinson, 59, of Creston, WV, departed this life on July 15, 2025, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born June 27,1966, in Grantsville, WV, the son of the late Randolph and Sharon Knight Robinson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Read More…
Upper West Fork Park Building Destroyed by Fire
The Upper West Fork Park at 88 Red Roof lane was destroyed by fire at around 10 a.m. on Friday, July 18th, 2025. The park is a highly active part of the Chloe and surrounding areas, hosting events most every week throughout the year. But this morning, as it sat empty something triggered a fire Read More…
Calhoun BOE Prepares for New School Year – Some Things Change and Some Do Not
The July Calhoun County School Board of Education Meeting was called to order by Board President Jenna Jett at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 14th, 2025. Under Reports Board member Hortz Motz reported on the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center stating that it’s important to understand that the Calhoun County Schools are a part of the Read More…
WVFF Report Details how Counties and Communities have Spent Opioid Settlement Funding
Incorporated in May 2023, the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is responsible for distributing 72.5% of the state’s opioid settlement funds from the Qualified Settlement Fund (QSF). The remaining funds are allocated from the QSF as follows: 24.5% to Local Governments and 3% to the Office of the West Virginia Attorney General. The funds allocated Read More…
GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY RELEASES STATEMENT ON PRO-LIFE VICTORY IN THE 4TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey released the following statement in response to the 4th Circuit’s decision in GenBioPro v. Morrisey: “Big win out of the 4th Circuit today,” said Governor Morrisey. “I defended this law as Attorney General and am proud to see a victory in this case. West Virginia can continue to enforce our pro-life laws Read More…
Thomas Scott Fluharty Obituary
Thomas Scott Fluharty, 75, of Annamoriah, WV. Our dearest Thomas went to be with his Lord and savior this day July 14th, 2025. He fought the good fight until the Lord needed him more. Thomas was a 1967 graduate of Calhoun County High School and proudly served 28 years in the United States Army. He Read More…