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On Saturday, December 21st, North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) will be holding its second annual fundraising and awards gala at the Parkersburg Art Center from 6-10 p.m. At last year’s inaugural event, North Star Night Out had 190 people show up at the Art Center to support North Star and its mission to help and heal children suffering from child abuse. NSCAC officially serves Wood, Wirt, Pleasants, Ritchie and Read More…
Save the Children is proud to announce that it has been providing a free Kindergarten Readiness program to families in Calhoun for the past seven years. This program has been designed to help children achieve their full potential and arrive at Kindergarten ready and excited to learn. Through this program, families can access resources that Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the successful outcome of Operation October Sky, an aggressive initiative to combat the ongoing drug crisis in West Virginia. This operation resulted in significant drug seizures and numerous arrests. During the week-long operation, which ran from October 7-14, over 30 law enforcement agencies across West Virginia seized more than 28 Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has announced the Rural Hospitals Grant Program, which will supply $40 million of funds to enhance healthcare services in West Virginia. The money will allow rural hospitals to undertake important projects, including building upgrades, equipment purchases, and improvements in patient care. The money was appropriated in the most recent special session. Click here to Read More…
A now-former Calhoun County Schools bus driver, Jeffrey Brannon, appeared for a status hearing in the Court of Judge Anita Harold Ashley, Thursday, October 24th, 2024 by Microsoft teams video. Mr. Brannon, charged with DUI Resulting in Serious Injury (3 counts), Gross Child Neglect Resulting in Risk of Death (16 counts) and Child Neglect Resulting Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Registered West Virginia voters wanting to participate in the November General Election will be given the opportunity to vote early and in person starting today. According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, West Virginia offers 10 days of early voting, including two Saturdays, between October 23 and November 2. Early voting takes Read More…
C/MSgt Kyle A. Norman was promoted in a ceremony at the Calhoun Composite Squadron on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 by Major Donna Umstead. The Civil Air Patrol, the official civilian auxiliary of the Air Force, was established nearly 70 years ago with a three-pronged mission – to conduct search-and-rescue and disaster-relief operations, provide aerospace education to Read More…
HUNTERS AND TRAPPERS ARE REMINDED TO PURCHASE THEIR LICENSE AND CHECK THEIR GAME SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunting and trapping seasons for several small game and fur-bearing species are set to open in West Virginia on Nov. 2. “West Virginia has a hunting season for Read More…
Edward A. Fields appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley in Calhoun Circuit Court on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in case 24-F-16. Although on the docket for trial a plea agreement was reached between Prosecuting Attorney Michael Hicks and Defense Attorney Daniel F. Minardi. When asked what evidence the State had to prove cause for a Read More…
