Guest Writers News

Creston News Week of November 3rd

The public hearing before the West Virginia Public Service Commission on the proposed Hope Gas 41% rate increase will be November 3 at 6 P.  M. At the PSC office at 201 Brooks Street in Charleston.  One can virtually participate as well by citing Case 25-0417-G-42-T.  The proposal includes a minimum fee of $700 for each meter Read More…

News Regional News Sports

Rt33W LIVE Official Results – Saturday, November 1, 2025

Owner – The Boss Lady Ring Announcer: Sarah BubblesReferees: Marvin Kiruki & Mike LuckeyBrought to you by: Groves Auto Service & Twister’s Garage ANNOUNCEMENT: John D Crazy Hillbilly declared he would fight no one until he got his hands on JMD in December. 1) “The Lunatic” Caleb Throne secured his first Rt33W win by defeating Steel Read More…

Government News

West Virginia Announces Changes to SNAP Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) Policy Effective November 1, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will implement federally mandated changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policy for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD), effective November 1, 2025. These changes are required under federal law H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill) and ensure the state remains compliant with national SNAP Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Preliminary Hearing Held for Jacob McCumbers

Photo of protestors outside Calhoun Courthouse The Preliminary hearing of Jacob Daniel McCumbers was held Monday morning in the Magistrate Court Room of Calhoun County Courthuse. Jackson County Magistrate Tamra Milhoan, sitting in for recused Calhoun Magistrates, opened the hearing at 9:50 a.m. to address the State of West Virginia’s motion to quash a subpoena Read More…

News Obituary

Denzil Ray Whipkey Obituary

Denzil Ray Whipkey, 75, of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home. He was born October 18, 1950, in Grantsville, WV, a son of the late Brady and Edith Whipkey. Denzil was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and worked many jobs over the years. Working for BFGoodrich, Armacell, Read More…

Community Events News

Reorganization of Calhoun Alumni Association

A reorganization meeting for the Alumni Association is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Mom’s Place Too in the meeting room on Main Street in Grantsville at 1:30. We have lost officers, so that will be an order of business, along with basic plans for 2026 Alumni Day. Persons with Word, treasurer and Dropbox Read More…

Community Events News

CCCOA to Celebrate Veterans at November 5th Event

The Calhoun County Committee on Aging cordially invites you to join us on Wednesday, November 5th @ 10:30am to celebrate our Veterans with a Veterans Day Celebration/Lunch! Please call 304-354-7017 x106 and make your reservation so we can allow for a proper meal count. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

News West Virginia

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY CALLS ON WEST VIRGINIANS TO DONATE TO FOOD BANKS

State Will Match Donations up to $13 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey launched a statewide donation drive supporting West Virginia food banks to address the critical need for resources facing those affected by the government shutdown and the absence of SNAP benefits starting in November. The State of West Virginia has identified up Read More…