Lynda Rae Jarvis, 83, of Chloe, WV passed away Tuesday November 6, 2024, at Roane General Hospital in Spencer. She and her twin sister Pat were born on January 16, 1941, in Phoenix, AZ to Stanton and Josephine Cook, they were two of seven children. The “twins” as they were called both graduated from Arroyo Read More…
The Boy Scouts inspired Norman Rockwell. His works will now help pay abuse survivors
BY JAMIE STENGLE DALLAS (AP) — In one Norman Rockwell painting, a family proudly welcomes a beaming Boy Scout home from camp, his duffel bag in hand. In another of Rockwell’s achingly idyllic works, a Cub Scout stands on a chair to measure the chest of his older brother, a Boy Scout who has taped his Read More…
Burn Ban in Effect – Station 100 dispatched to Extinguish Barrel
Station 100, Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 3,262 South Calhoun Highway by Calhoun Control to extinguish a fire reported to have been started in a barrel. The Division of Forestry originated the call, having had the fire reported and advised the Fire Department to inform the responsible parties that a burn ban was Read More…
WVDNR STOCKS 44 WATERS WITH MONSTER, TROPHY-SIZE TROUT
ANGLERS WHO CATCH A TAGGED MONSTER TROUT CAN WIN A PRIZE SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that 44 lakes and streams were stocked with trout during the weeks of Oct. 21 and Oct. 28 as part of the state’s third annual Monster Trout Contest. During these two Read More…
Glenville State University Installs New Psi Chi Chapter (#1276)
Glenville, WV – Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology, is proud to announce its latest chapter installation (#1276) at Glenville State University. The chapter installation took place on November 6, 2024, under the guidance of the founding chapter faculty advisor, Dr. Patrick E. McMunn. Charter members of the chapter are: Local Psi Chi Read More…
CMHS Honor Veterans with Ceremony
Calhoun Middle High School students, under the direction of Wendy Batton, saluted local veterans in a very touching program. Student read essays and poetry on what Veterans Day meant to them, CMHS Band played the National Anthem, which was sang beautifully by Allie Ogle. Those reading the importance of Veterans Day were: Brooke Tingler, Reagan Read More…
West Virginianizing the Nation
By Publisher, Shari Johnson After the antics of California politicians shutting down businesses and churches during the pandemic era and long after controlling their population to the highest extreme, there was a quote floating around the more conservative States saying “Don’t California my West Virginia,” or whatever State you lived in. Following Tuesday’s red colorization Read More…
Stars & Coffee Star Party – Two Day Event
WVAA will be hosting our monthly Stars and Coffee Star Party at Calhoun County Park on November 8 & 9, 2024 (weather permitting) One of the WV’s premier dark-sky sites! The viewing field is a large wide open area, and has power outlets for those that might need them. The event is for beginners to Read More…
Gov. Justice appoints First Lady Cathy Justice to State Board of Education
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed First Lady Cathy Justice to the West Virginia Board of Education. The First Lady has been a tireless advocate for the children of West Virginia and has led numerous initiatives across the state. The hallmark of her service is the Communities In Schools program which has Read More…
Over 70 Veterans Honored at Gilmer Senior Center
The Gilmer Senior Center in Glenville, WV held their annual Veterans Day Event on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 with a banquet and program honoring the approximately 72-78 veterans in attendance. The Center hosts several events each year for the Senior Center but the Veterans Day event is the largest attended, showing their respect and pride Read More…