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The Calhoun County Committee on Aging (CCCOA) is accepting applications for Personal Care Providers. Personal Care Providers are a valuable asset to our Organization and to our community, providing care in the home for those whom cannot fully care for themselves.Applicants must have a valid CPR and First Aid card (or be ready and willing Read More…
By Publisher Shari Johnson Cracker Barrel, (one of my personal favorite Restaurants) announced yesterday that they’re rebranding the old country store to a sleek new look with less clutter. I’m not sure how they didn’t understand that the clutter and old country charm was what drew Americans to their company. I don’t know about nationwide, Read More…
William J. “Bill” Wood, 59, of Chloe, West Virginia, passed away August 6, 2025, at his home, just one day before his 60th birthday. He was born August 7, 1965, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Nancy C. Pifer Wood. Bill lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and a deep Read More…
Certain raw frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (doing business as BMS Foods), a company located in Indonesia, and sold at Walmart stores in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TX, and WV. These products include the following product names, lot codes, and best by dates: Additional Read More…
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, August 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm 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. Unfinished Business a. Appointment of Three Citizens to Livestock Claim Review Committee b. Open and Review Proposals for Telephone System/Telephone Service V. New Business a. Discuss/Approve Procedures for County Administrator to Carry Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission held a special meeting on August 19th, 2025 at 4 p.m. The following Delegations spoke during that meeting: Gaylen Duskey- Thanked the commission for working to make improvements. Asked the commission to look into the townsfinancials and consider a metro government where the town would be absorbed by the county. Crystal Mersh- Asked the commission to Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the awarding of more than $2.5 million in grant funding to support critical programs throughout West Virginia aimed at addressing child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault. More than $2.1 million was awarded to 22 programs working to address child abuse and neglect and nearly $400,000 to address and prosecute Read More…
Paul Douglas Lewellen, 60 of Tanner, WV; departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born December 21, 1964 in Detroit, MI; son of the late Collum Lewellen and Bettie (Peeler) Lewellen Shanahan. Paul was a life long tool and die maker, who enjoyed classic Read More…