Op-Ed

Op-Ed: IfCornstalk Had Pagers

This month marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle at Point Pleasant between Shawnee warriors led by Chief Cornstalk and Colonial Militia led by Colonel Andrew Lewis. It is the most important battle ever fought in West Virginia, as it was arguably the first battle of the American Revolution. To understand the context of the Read More…

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GOV. JUSTICE ENCOURAGES HUNTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN EARLY ANTLERLESS DEER FIREARMS SEASON

EARLY ANTLERLESS FIREARMS SEASON BENEFITS HUNTERS AND DEER POPULATION CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) reminded hunters today about the state’s early antlerless deer firearms season, which will  open Oct. 24–27. Hunters are encouraged to purchase their license and deer stamps at WVhunt.com before the season starts. “As a lifelong Read More…

News

WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on October 26

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Arnoldsburg 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…

News Obituary

JAMES DAVID “JD” HATHAWAY OBITUARY

James David “JD” Hathaway, age 83, of Elkview, WV, died October 16, 2024 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. James (J.D.) was born in Grantsville, Calhoun County, son of Orvan Todd and Eulanee Hathaway. James is survived by his wife Lorene Hathaway, daughter Kimberly Hathaway of Elkview, and son Michael Hathaway (Joan) of Red Read More…

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Florida Civil Air Patrol Wing Flying FEMA Hurricane Milton Damage

Picture: Florida Wing pilots like Lt. Col. Stephen Hunter, Group 4 director of operations, seen prepping a CAP aircraft between flights, are ready to fly for the Federal Emergency Management Agencies and other agencies when called on. Civil Air Patrol has been providing critical assistance to local, state, and federal agencies in the wake of Read More…

Community Events News

Celebrating the 90th Birthday of Richard “Dick” Jarvis

In 1958, Dick Jarvis came back to Grantsville, WV from WVU as a registered pharmacist, and has been a staple in the community from that day forward. Ever loyal to the health care of the citizens of the County, J&B Pharmacy has been in business for over 75 years providing medication, information and countless memories Read More…

Government News

A Most Productive Day in the Calhoun County Commission

Calhoun Commissioners Kevin Helmick, Craig Arthur and Roger Propst presided over the October Regular Meeting on October 15th, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Little Court Room of the Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville, WV. Under Delegations the first to address the Commission was Melissa O’Brian, BEAD Project Support. O’Brian updated the Commission stating that Read More…