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Journey to Bethlehem Event and Photo Album

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…

Government News

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…

Human Interest News

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…

News Schools

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…

Community Events News

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…

News Obituary

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…

Business Community Events News

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…