Charleston, W.Va. – During the most recent legislative session, the Office of Secretary of State Kris Warner debuted “Just Three Questions!”, a new video interview series focusing on West Virginia business leaders and entrepreneurs. Interview topics spotlight programs and resources for entrepreneurs as well as economic drivers for growing West Virginia communities. “This series of interviews is Read More…
New Seed Library Locations for Our Community
Submitted by Kellie Rose, AmeriCorps Member, LifeBridge and WVU-Roane County Extension Service The WVU Roane County Extension Office, in partnership with the West Central Extension Master Gardeners and LifeBridge AmeriCorps, would like to announce the arrival of new seed libraries in ten locations within Roane County. The libraries hold sixteen different varieties of seeds, both vegetables and flowers, purchased and/or donated by West Central Extension Master Gardeners, grant funds or individual seed companies. The Read More…
Stephen Joe Greathouse Obituary
Stephen Joe Greathouse, 74 of Cox’s Mills, WV; departed this earthly life suddenly on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his residence on Alice Road. He was born November 17, 1950 in Gassaway, WV; son of the late Junior Greathouse and Mary (Stalnaker) Greathouse Smith. Stephen worked for 4D/Flying W Plastics with more than 30 years Read More…
Six New Wood Festival Queens Crowned
By Patty Haught Over the weekend, the Calhoun County Wood Festival hosted two pageants and crowned 6 new Wood Festival Queens. On Saturday, May 3, Hallie Mace, daughter of Wade and Kim Mace of Millstone was crowned Queen Flora LXIII, Dellah Watson, daughter Jarred and Marcie Watson of Newark was crowned Little Miss Wood Festival Read More…
Advanced imaging and robotic technology making lung cancer biopsy safer, more accurate
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to the American Cancer Society, with more people dying each year of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. In the United States, West Virginia ranks second in lung cancer deaths. Diagnosis is usually delayed due to low uptake of screening programs and access to accurate and safe biopsy techniques. Lung biopsies can Read More…
City Council Looking into the Legalities of Watering Flowers
The Grantsville City Council met May 5th, 2025 in Grantsville for their regularly scheduled May meeting. Council members, Emmalee Morgan, Rissa Staples, Courtney Alexander, Linda Staton and Cheryl Sturms were present as well as Recorder Emily Collins and Mayor Robert Petrovsky. Following the approval of minutes from April 7, 15, 15 (2 meetings, same date) Read More…
WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on May 19
On Monday, May 19, 2025, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Mt. Zion area 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 for them Read More…
Ronal James Burton Obituary
Ronal James Burton, 85 of Cox’s Mills, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Crestview Manor Health Care Center in Jane Lew, WV; following an extended illness. He was born September 30, 1939 in Cox’s Mills, WV; son of the late Charles E. and Rema (Smith) Read More…
John Randall (Dick) Poling Obituary
JOHN RANDALL (DICK) POLING, 73, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Minnie Hamilton Hospital in Grantsville. He was born January 15, 1952 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a son of Leomi J. Bramer Poling and the late John E. Poling. He was retired from Dominion Gas Company after 36 years Read More…
Calhoun is Open Wide for Progress
One of the most exciting things currently happening in Calhoun County is the work being done through the partnerships of FENIX InC (Facilitating Investing & Economic Expansion in Calhoun County). The very active group of business and government leaders in Calhoun County have set their sights on opening the doors of Calhoun County wide with Read More…