Government News Politics

Seven Candidates file for Commissioner Appointment

On Tuesday, September 19th, the Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee (REC) interviewed four of the five candidates that had filed for the position of vacated Commissioner Matt Walker. Although the Executive Committee currently has no part in filling the vacancy, in accordance with section (b-d) of the Code of the State of West Virginia, that Read More…

Community Events News

WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on October 8

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Grantsville and Big Springs areas to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out Read More…

Health News News

Help is available for those struggling with mental health

September is Suicide Prevention Month MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide and prevention efforts. In West Virginia, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for those age 10 to 24. West Virginia also ranks 10th in the nation for suicide mortality.   “Any change of behavior is notable Read More…

Editorial News

8th Grade Trip in Jeopardy after School Board Decision 

Whitney Butler, Writer Current CMHS 8th graders and their parents have been working with advisors to plan and fundraise for their end of year trip, tentatively set for some time in May. Students were asked to vote on the destination of their choice, a couple options being Colonial Williamsburg or the traditional Washington DC trip.  Advisors of the trip stated Read More…

News

Hurricane High School “Redskins” are just the latest target of America’s cancel culture

by Mac WarnerWV Secretary of State In response to a recent op-ed advocating for the “canceling” of the moniker “Redskins” used by Hurricane High, as a 23-year veteran of the United States Army, I felt it important to present the facts and statistics as to why such rhetoric to cancel Native Americans from history is Read More…