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The Weekend Event hosted by the Calhoun County Commission and Calhoun County Park offered some of the greatest entertainment to those who braved the heat to attend. Local Music Artisan John Richards opened the show at 5:30 p.m. Saturday evening, bringing his mix of Country, Rock and Gospel, treating the crowd to some amazing guitar Read More…
James Danny Self Sr., 84, of Sand Fork, WV; (Dusk Camp Community), departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV; following a sudden illness. He was born October 5, 1941 in Dusk Camp, son of the late James H. and Velda (Hickman) Self. Danny is Read More…
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a State of Emergency for Wood County as firefighters continue battling the fire at the Peoples Cartage warehouse on Camden Avenue in Parkersburg. The declaration authorizes state agencies to provide all available resources necessary to support local response efforts, protect public safety, and respond to any potential environmental Read More…
As we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, I find myself reflecting on just how blessed I am to call Calhoun County, West Virginia home. Like every family, we don’t always agree. We have different opinions, different ideas, and different perspectives. But those differences are not our weakness—they are part of what makes us stronger. The freedom Read More…
Garry Joe Kight, 80, of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life on July 1, 2026 at home surrounded by family following an extended illness. He was born November 19,1945 in Glenville, son of the late Leonard and Nola (Kelly) Kight. Garry is a graduate of Glenville High School, Class of 1964. He worked at Glenville Read More…
Celebrate 250 will open with the local talent John Richards at 5:30 P.M. followed by Flat River at 7:30 p.m. The Flat River Band consists of three brothers Andy, Chad and Dennijo Sitze, who grew up in a multi-generational family band. Performing alongside their parents and grandparents, they held residencies at Silver Dollar City in Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging churches, schools, veterans’ organizations, civic groups, local governments, and communities across West Virginia to participate in a statewide bell-ringing ceremony at noon on Saturday, July 4, as part of the Mountain State’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. “America’s 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the Read More…
Office of the Governor – West Virginia RIPLEY, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey officially opened the 64th annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival during a ceremony at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center. First established in 1963 through a collaborative vision of multiple state agencies, the festival has spent over six decades protecting, preserving, Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today took the inaugural ride on the America250 Wheel, officially opening one of the signature attractions of West Virginia’s Capital City Celebration commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. “America250 is an opportunity to celebrate the principles that gave birth to our nation while inspiring the next generation to learn more about our Read More…
🎉 Reminder to register your family to be personally contacted for our youth events: https://form.jotform.com/cgccanconrad/pathway-3-bright-futures We have several fun events in July starting next week that your kiddos won’t want to miss