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In search of discovering the names of over 1,100 men and women who have served at various times in various branches and wars, my appreciation for the veterans as well as their families grew mightily. My understanding for their contribution to my freedom hit home as I read name after name of men and women Read More…
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 on the Steps of the Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville, at 12:00 Noon. Join the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,000 participating locations in all 50 Read More…
First Baptist Church had a Fall Fellowship at the home of Rick and Terry Blankenship on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. Pastor Ron Chesser and Associate Pastor Rick Godfrey were honored by the congregation in celebration of Pastor’s Appreciation Month. Several of the Church enjoyed a hayride with tractors driven by Rick Sampson and Ron Gherke Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – On Wednesday, October 23, Glenville State University welcomed GSC alumni Major General William Crane of the West Virginia National Guard on campus for a presentation. Hosted by Glenville State University Military and Family Support, the event focused on leadership, drawing from Cranes extensive experience leading the West Virginia National Guard. Starting on Read More…
Shari Johnson, Publisher In late 2023, when Barna polled 523 Protestant senior pastors of varying ages and denominations (including nondenominations), they found that one-third had considered quitting in the last year, 60 percent had significantly doubted their calling, and 25 percent said they’d seriously doubted their faith. Most soberingly, Barna says, “Nearly one in five Read More…
Rev. Keith Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion. It was reported that in Calhoun County there is quite a bit of action over the recent moves by so called “church leaders” who decided that Scripture now has no place in “church doctrine”. Sorta makes the Read More…
Travel with caution this evening as the Community’s best gift (our children) are out and about in various communities Trick or Treating. The annual Calhoun County Halloween party will be on Saturday, Oct. 26th from 3 to 5pm at the Arnoldsburg park. Trick or Treat will take place in the Arnoldsburg Community from 5-7 on Read More…
Signs sprung up anonymously across Calhoun County overnight in a spineless political act for the purpose of election interference by the use of fraudulent information and the name of local candidates as well as business owner Crystal Mersh. West Virginia code clearly states §3-8-12(a) A person may not publish, issue, or circulate, or cause to Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Office of Oil and Gas (OOG) will hold three public meetings in November to gather input on what factors should be used to create a ranking system for selecting marginal conventional wells (MCWs) to be plugged. These meetings are part of the U.S. Department Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is hosting a Transportation Engineering Technician (TRET) Hiring Event on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 9:00am – 6:00pm at District 1 Headquarters, 1340 Smith Street, Charleston. “WVDOT has partnered with BridgeValley to provide our employees with the opportunity to advance in a defined career path, while continuing to Read More…
HUNTERS HAVE DONATED MORE THAN 1 MILLION POUNDS OF NUTRITIOUS VENISON OVER PROGRAM’S 33 YEARS SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting underway, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is encouraging hunters to donate to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program, which helps feed individuals and families in need across the state during the holiday season. Read More…
