By request of Park Board President, Donald Pitts: When providing the Calhoun County Commission a report on October 13, 2026 of the 2026 Calhoun County Park projects and achievements, there was an accidental oversight that the Board wanted to make sure was addressed. The board failed to mention the great amount of work done by Read More…
Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Statement on Passing of Ike Morris
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today issued the following statement on the passing of West Virginia businessman and philanthropist Ike Morris. Ike Morris made the Mountain State his home, and few people have done more to give back to the state they love. He came to West Virginia with little more than determination and a Read More…
Creston News Week of October 19
The big Creston Halloween Party will be Saturday, October 24 at 5 P. M. With a covered dish meal. It is the occasion where children of all ages can dress up and “be somebody”. There will be prizes for each age group, starting with infants & toddlers to the “mature”. For details on the meal Read More…
West Virginia Department of Tourism to Host Free Family-Friendly Halloween Bash
Public invited for a free evening of costumes, games, and spooky fun CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism invites local families to celebrate spooky season with an evening of free, festive fun at the Halloween Bash, on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the West Virginia Culture Center, located in Read More…
Invitation from Cedar Creek State Park to their Annual Halloween Spooktacular!
🎃 Join us THIS SATURDAY, October 17, 2026, for Cedar Creek State Park Foundation’s 6th Annual Halloween Spooktacular! 👻 There’ll be Trick-or-Treating, a Halloween Dance, and a campsite decoration contest! Come on out for a fun and festive day! 🍂🎃 ‼️ The campground will be CLOSED to traffic from 4:00pm-6:00pm (except for emergency & handicap Read More…
Frontier Copper Notice Does Not Mean Customers Are Being Disconnected
CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is advising Frontier customers that recently mailed notices concerning the company’s copper telephone network do not mean their telephone is being disconnected and requires no immediate action by customers. The notices are part of a federal regulatory process associated with Verizon/Frontier’s plans to modernize its network Read More…
Putting Policy First for West Virginia’s Future
By West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking to a packed room at the Annual West Virginia Chamber Business Summit and instead of dedicating my 15 minutes to political rhetoric, we chose to highlight the incredible opportunities on the horizon for the Mountain State. We know Read More…
Amateur Radio Upgrade – the Power of Privilege
Upgrading from Technician to General is the single biggest leap you can make in amateur radio, granting you access to the High Frequency (HF) bands. Why Upgrade? —- The Power of HF Privileges While Technician privileges keep you mostly local on VHF/UHF, a General Class license unlocks over 80% of the amateur radio spectrum. With Read More…
Understanding the Process of Water Treatment in our Community
The treatment of water, such as that done by the Grantsville Municipal Water plant, and delivery of water, is an intricate and involved process. From the moment water begins the journey from its source through a highly sophisticated plant, into underground pipes and to its final destination, professional scientists and plant operators oversee its passage, Read More…
Hundred woman navigates rare breast cancer diagnosis through self-advocacy at WVU Medicine
Coordinated care plan keeps patient goals at forefron MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – While showering before work one morning, Tori Hawkins Miller, then 22, felt a hard lump in her breast. She seemed healthy, had no family history of cancer, just began her career as a nurse, and was planning her wedding. She underwent an ultrasound at Read More…





















