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The West Virginia Republican Party Releases Statement on the Assassination of Conservative Icon Charlie Kirk

Charleston, WV — The West Virginia Republican Party released the following statement regarding the assassination of Conservative icon and influencer, Charlie Kirk, which occurred yesterday, September 10th, 2025: The West Virginia Republican Party is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk. We join with our fellow citizens in mourning the loss of a remarkable Read More…

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The West Virginia Republican Party Condemns Hateful Social Media Post by Democrat Delegate Anitra Hamilton

Charleston, WV — The West Virginia Republican Party released the following statement regarding social media posts made by Delegate Anitra Hamilton (D-Monongalia) regarding the assassination of Conservative icon and influencer, Charlie Kirk. When people show you who they are, believe them. While millions of Americans are reeling from the very public assassination of founder of Turning Read More…

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West Fork Riding Club September Show

Submitted by Shirley Chenoweth Rainy, chilly day but the show must go on. September already! Where has the summer gone?  September results are: 1. Open Halter:  1st Sophie Bennett with Dreamer’s Diamond Dust, 2nd Lexi Williams with Dillion, 3rd Garalea Fulks with Skittles, 4th Gentry with Fancy, 5th Abby Hildreth with Daisy, 6th Kelsey Ferguson with My Blue Eye Duchess, Participation:  Nevaeh Fulks Read More…

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WEST FORK RIDING CLUB AUGUST KID SHOW

Submitted by Shirley Chenoweth HOT, HOT, HOT. That was my favorite word of the day.  However, heat doesn’t seem to bother kids and they had a blast. Lots of memories made Saturday.  Chicken Chase is still the favorite class. There was so much excitement we didn’t get the winners of the chicken chase. We will try to Read More…

News Obituary

Ira Michael “Mike” Sponaugle Obituary

Ira Michael “Mike” Sponaugle, 55 of Cedarville, WV; went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, WV; following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 27, 1969 in Gassaway, WV; son of David and Rosalee Read More…

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Christine Starcher Obituary

Christine Starcher, 89, of Spencer, died Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Elizabeth Care Center, Elizabeth. She was born April 16, 1936, at Arnoldsburg, the daughter of the late Fred and Tressie Crawford Church, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Starcher; son James F. “Jimmy” Starcher; brother, Read More…

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County Commission Meeting

The Calhoun County Commission met on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at 9 a.m. p.m. The meeting was opened by Commissioner Eric Lupardus with Commission President Craig Arthur attending by phone from Glenville, WV. Commissioner McCumbers was not present and no mention was made as to why he was absent. Several question arose no the Facebook Read More…

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Appalachian 304 Revival Statewide Invitation

In hopes of drawing people from every county in West Virginia, the organizers of Appalachian 304 Revival are hosting a Noon to Night Revival Meeting on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at the Calhoun County Park in Grantsville, West Virginia. The nondenominational event is organized by community leaders to spread hope and Spiritual renewal in Calhoun Read More…

Government News

Commission Agenda for Tuesday’s Meeting

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, September 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – please indicate on the sign in sheet* if you would like to address the Commission IV. Review and Approve Minutes V. Unfinished Business a. Consider Revising County Logo Contest Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Griffin Arrested at Chloe Address for Refusing to Leave

In the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County, On September 7, 2025, Sgt. K.M. Williams filed a criminal Complaint against 43 year old Lora Mae Griffin. Sgt. Williams stated that at approximately 2:51 p.m. S/Tpr J.D. Richards responded to 568 Little White Oak Rd, Chloe, WV for a female that was refusing to leave the residence Read More…