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Putnam County youth becomes state’s seventh Master Angler Award winnerPAINT CREEK, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced Carson Shock from Putnam County as the state’s first youth Master Angler Award recipient. Shock, 14, completed this feat by catching 22 fish species on 13 waters across West Read More…
Charles “Chick” and Patti Stump have for years been contributing members of the Calhoun County Community. Now is our chance to give back! The couple have both had major health issues creating the need for a ramp entrance into their home and a lift chair to the second floor. The fundraiser event will be held Read More…
Here’s another event happening in our community! The Calhoun Cabaret is very excited to announce their upcoming murder mystery dinner show titled “Truth, Tea Leaves, and Misfortune.” We hope to see you all there 🔮 The menu details will be posted soon! Wear your best 1920s themed costume to be entered to win a priz.
WVAA will be hosting our monthly Stars and Coffee Star Party at Calhoun County Park on November 8 & 9, 2024 (weather permitting). One of WV’s premier dark-sky sites! The viewing field is a large, wide-open area, and has power outlets for those that might need them. The event is for beginners to the advanced. Read More…
JANUARY 12, 1930 – SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 Anna Marlene Cooper Potasnik, went home to Jesus on Sept. 25, 2024. She was born at the home place in Nebo, West Virginia, on January 12, 1930, the 12th of 13 children born to the late Rebecca Mollohan Cooper and Lambert Myers Cooper. In addition to her parents, she was Read More…
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…
