Publisher Opinion If you want to know the heart of the Democratic Party, you have but to look at the events happening at the Democratic National Conference (DNC). Planned Parenthood has set up shop with buses outside the DNC where women can have abortions and men can be snipped and clipped in the form of Read More…
International Overdose Awareness Day Observance Ceremony ~ Friday, August 30, 2024
Local communities in Roane County and around the world are coming together on Friday, August 30, 2024 to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. Observed on August 31 every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change that reduces Read More…
Wirt County Route 3, Munday Road, Will be Closed Beginning on Monday, August 19, 2024
West Virginia Department of Transportation WIRT COUNTY, WV – Wirt County Route 3, Munday Road, will be closed at the intersection of WV 5, from milepost 4.0, to milepost 2.0, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning on Monday, August 19, 2024, through Friday, August 23, 2024, for a paving project. The roadway will be Read More…
ANNUAL HUNTING AND FISHING SHOW RETURNS TO STONEWALL RESORT ON SEPT. 21
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that tickets for its National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration are now on sale. The annual event is returning to Stonewall Resort State Park in Roanoke on Saturday, September 21. “West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Day is an action-packed event that celebrates everything Read More…
Calhoun Youth Football Sweeps visiting Braxton Redskins
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham/Photos by Clear Blueskys Studio On Sunday August 18th Braxton County travelled to Mt Zion and were swept by the Little Red Devils. The day started off with the Flag Football team (ages 3-5) scoring 11 times and holding the Redskins out of the end zone. Bryer Swisher and Miles Davis each Read More…
Calhoun Schools are Providing Great Resources for Students and Parents
Calhoun County Schools Live Resource page is filled with information to keep parents and students up to date on events and information that will help to make a successful school year for everyone. Below are examples posted by staff members that offer encouraging words, information and links. You can book mark the page to keep Read More…
Creston News Week of August 18th
A black pickup truck impaled on the guardrail at the top of the Creston Hill the other evening. While the drought continues Creston & Burning Springs had some rain Saturday night & Sunday morning. This time it was enough to settle the dust. Lots of folks went to the Wirt County Fair and now it Read More…
Dottie Grace Starcher Obituary
Dottie Grace Starcher, 89, of Ivydale, WV, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her home. She was born January 11, 1935, at Ivydale, WV, a daughter of the late Walton and Glenice Jarvis Deal. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by grandson James Howard. She is survived by her husband Read More…
We Can Do It!
Of all the places in the world, I highly doubt that there is any place that is filled with as many talented people as Calhoun. There may be some places that are equal, but not greater per capita. And none as eclectic and interesting as “Houners.” Some are home grown, some are transplants, some are Read More…
Gov. Justice announces Revenue Secretary and State Auditor certify 4 percent income tax reduction, file with state tax office
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey inked a letter certifying a 4% reduction in West Virginia’s personal income tax. The certification has been filed with the State Tax Division and will take effect January 1, 2025. The Department of Revenue and State Auditor’s Office Read More…