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Richard G. “Rick” Peggs Jr., 69 of Glenville, WV; (Lower Cedar Creek community) departed this life suddenly Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his residence with his family. He was born January 23, 1953 in Weston, WV; son of the late Richard Sr. and Gladys May Lamb Peggs. Rick is a graduate of Gilmer County High Read More…
Last show of the season. Wonderful day and awesome people. Thanks to all of our workers, volunteers, and spectators, and of course our show people. A special shout out to Rita Blevins for our cake walk goodies and sending us sweets in the booth. 1. Open Halter: 1st Amber Byrd with Cuervo’s Golden Surprise, 2nd Abby Hildreth with North Country Read More…
Recent reports, both those confirmed and those unconfirmed has raised a plethora of questions regarding the abilities of the Calhoun Board of Education to properly oversee the faculty and students of Calhoun County Schools. A very lengthy report from the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the Jeffrey Brannon Bus Accident of 2024 continues to shed Read More…
Three Calhoun County FFA members have earned their American FFA Degrees and will have the honor accepting their Degree Award at the 2025 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana later this month! Trista Arnold, Jaelyn Jett, and Lindsey Schoolcraft have spent countless hours working towards this degree. Within the National FFA Organization, members have the Read More…
Defendant Jacob McCumbers, who had previously hired an attorney that did not appear for the original Preliminary Hearing set for September 24th, 2025, has recently hired Attorney George Cosenza of Parkersburg, WV. Attorney Cosenza filed a motion on October 1st, 2025 to continue the Preliminary hearing to November 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Read More…
Several Creston residents attended & participated in Pioneer Day in Elizabeth. The annual meeting of the Wirt County Farm Bureau will be Thursday October 16 at Camp Barbe. The local area continues to have beautiful fall weather with sunshiny days and lots of flowers. Leaves have not yet turned to their vibrant fall colors. When Read More…
Recall Notification:We have been notified that Foster Poultry Farms LLC has initiated a Recall of Chicken Corn Dog products due to possible extraneous matter contamination. Please click on this link to view details regarding this recall: Your prompt action to this notice is strongly encouraged. If this product is still in your possession do not consume Read More…
Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Greenbrier, Harrison, and Gilmer counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at: The screening mammograms are billed to private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, if available. Patients who are underinsured Read More…
DUCK, GEESE AND OTHER WATERFOWL SEASONS OPEN OCT. 4 ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that several migratory bird hunting seasons will open in October. From Oct. 4-12, hunters may pursue ducks, coots, gallinules and mergansers. Hunters should note that scaup are included in the daily Read More…
State Farm and the NFPA is teaming up with local Fire Departments during Fire Prevention Week™, October 5-11, to better educate residents about the fire risks of lithium-ion batteries. The official theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Safety™: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home,” which reinforces how to buy, charge, and dispose of/recycle lithium-ion Read More…