Big shout out to Melissa West of the Calhoun Chronicle, who not only covered the event, she too was a part of the event! First Baptist Church of Grantsville held their very first “Journey to Bethlehem”, telling the story of the Savior’s Birth through Scripture, song and costumed biblical characters on a pathway through Grantsville. Read More…
And the Winner is…
The final result for WV Living Magazine’s Best of WV are in and in the words of The 1982 Foundation President, Crystal Mersh, “It just goes to show you what a small team of highly committed people can do….they can change the world and they are in fact the only ones crazy enough to attempt.” Read More…
Warner and the County Clerks Announce a Voter Registration Education Campaign Related to Maintaining Clean Voter Rolls
West Virginia Secretary of the State Charleston, W. Va. – Voter list maintenance has been a priority for the WV Secretary of State’s Office since Warner first took office in 2017. By working closely with all 55 county clerks to provide the tools necessary to operate a uniform, non-partisan voter registration list maintenance process, Warner reports Read More…
First Lady Justice announces state’s nineteenth Friends With Paws therapy dog for Washington Lands Elementary School
MOUNDSVILLE, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice announced today the state’s next therapy dog through her Friends With Paws program has been placed at Washington Lands Elementary in Marshall County. The dog is named Meadow, a female Yellow Labrador, and she rounds out the Friends With Paws therapy dog program for 2023.“Washington Lands Elementary is such Read More…
Glenville State University Marks Milestone with First Graduates from Master of Arts in Education Programs
Glenville State University proudly announces a momentous occasion as it celebrates the graduation of the first students from its newly established graduate programs in education. The first Graduate Hooding Ceremony, held on December 8th, marked a significant milestone in the university’s commitment to academic excellence and the advancement of education. Graduates were also recognized during the Read More…
TWAS THE FIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2023 – THE ARMORY – SPENCER, WV Sponsors: The Calhoun Cabaret, Groves Auto Service, Tansky Motors, & Twister’s Garage. Ring announcer: “Jolly Old Saint” Nick StevensReferees: Benning J Hutchison & Smartie MarksOwner/Director: The Boss Lady JC – PRESHOW: “The Hawaiian Hurricane” King Kaluha vs. John D Crazy Hillbilly – Present on a Read More…
Was the 2020 election stolen?
Op-Ed Commentary by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner Federal Overreach and Election Interference; Lessons from the 2020 Election “Yes or no — was the 2020 election stolen?” Radio talk show host Hoppy Kercheval posed that question last week in a forum in Morgantown. I responded, “Yes.” Here is my reasoning. West Virginia voters elected me their Chief Election Read More…
Bobbi “Punkin” Haymaker-Ervin Obituary
Bobbi “Punkin” Haymaker-Ervin, 69, of Winchester, KY, passed away on December 9, 2023. Born on August 9, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN. Bobbi was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Known to her loved ones as “Punkin,” Bobbi had a vibrant personality and an infectious laugh that was often brought out by her children and grandchildren. Read More…
Ham Radio and Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Ham Radio offers something special families. For the Children in the family they are offered a chance to talk to Santa Clause up there in the North Pole. Every evening from Thanksgiving until Christmas, 3.916 MHz at 7:00PM Central Time ole Saint Nick is on the radio Read More…
Event Review: Was Hallmark Christmas worth the Hype?
Three very active agencies involved in the Hallmark Christmas event held on December 1st in Grantsville wanted to get to the truth on the matter as to whether or not that event was successful for area merchants. Teresa Overton of The 1982 Foundation, Melissa West of the Calhoun Chronicle and Shari Johnson, of the Ridgeview Read More…