In a complaint filed by Sheriff Graham Knight in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun, Thomas Gene Collins was arrested following an incident on May 21st, 2025 at approximately 10:25 p.m. in Grantsville, WV. Sheriff Knight made contact with Thomas Gene Collins at around 11:10 p.m. on the aforementioned date. When Sheriff Knight arrived, Collins was Read More…
Energy Express announces AmeriCorps member induction
Morgantown, W.Va. – Energy Express, a WVU Extension Service program in partnership with AmeriCorps, will induct its 2025 AmeriCorps cohort. 150 college-bound high school and college students as well as community volunteers will serve as AmeriCorps members in 22 counties across West Virginia this summer. Energy Express is a free summer program focused on literacy and Read More…
WVDNR ANNOUNCES FREE FISHING DAYS WEEKEND TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 7-8
30TH ANNUAL BOWDEN FISHING DERBY AND EVENT AT LITTLE BEAVER STATE PARK SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 7 May 22, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Dayswill return June 7-8 and encouraged anglers and their families to take advantage of this annual opportunity to fish for Read More…
Opening Day of Hillbilly Golf!
American Medicines Company will be the sponsors of the 2025 Hillbilly Golf Classic and the 19th Hole in One competition. Total of $10000 in prizes. This FIRST hole in one in The 19th Hole competition wins $5000! The 19th hole is the red mat near the tree line….prob 260 feet ish. Please help spread the Read More…
Steven L. Cooper Obituary
Steven Lowell Cooper, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, coach and community leader, passed away surrounded by family at his home in Spencer, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the age of 89.He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Carl W. and Mabel Price Cooper. He was a 1954 graduate of Spencer High School Read More…
Calhoun County Commission to Hold Special Meeting Thursday
SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, May 29th, 2025 6:00 p.m. AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer II. Call to Order III. Delegations/Requests IV. New Business a. Consider Funding Request for Wood Festival b. Consider Funding Request for Molasses Festival c. Buzzer for Handicap Entrance d. Covered Handicap Entrance and Ramp Adjournment – Next Meeting: June 10, 2025 @ 6pm ** Tuesday, June 10, 2025 @ 6pm: PUBLIC HEARINGS – Dilapidated Read More…
WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on June 9
On Monday, June 9, 2025, 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…
Creston News Week of May 26th, 2025
Dean Miller laid down some fine first cutting hay. There are now new fawns so one has to be careful. The Creston Community yard sale/flea market will be Saturday May 31 at the Community Building. Set up is at 8 A. M . And the kitchen will beopen. Several folks were in for the Decoration Read More…
The Calhoun High School Class of 2025 Goes Out In Style
On the front row of the Calhoun County High School graduating class, the shoes of Gunnar Hartshorn stood out; glistening and sparkling much like the eyes of the Senior class who were excited to be on the brink of freedom. I thought they were very fitting for the event and gave evidence of school pride Read More…
Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held this Weekend in Charleston
USA Cycling Watch Party to take place on Culture Center Deck Charleston, W.Va. — This weekend, the State Capitol grounds will host the 48th Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration of Appalachian heritage. This event is free to the public and features traditional Appalachian music and dance, storytelling, art, crafts, local food and more. This Read More…