SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As opening dates for fall hunting seasons approach, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding new hunters who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, that they need to complete a certified hunter education class before they can purchase a hunting license. “The WVDNR’s hunter education class is an Read More…
Calhoun Photographers – An Opportunity to Show How we Shine!
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is now taking submissions for the 22nd Annual 2025 “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. The deadline for entries is Friday, September 13, 2024. The following rules for the contest apply: 12 winners will be selected to represent the months of the year. A grand-prize Read More…
Grantsville Water Rate Increase Petition: Urgent Call for Action
According to those who have been raising awareness of another attempt by Grantsville Mayor Robert Petrovsky to raise Grantsville Municipal Water rates, there are currently 80 of the 120 signatures on the petition against the 60% water increase. For users of 3400 gallon, this will make ur total bill $147 which will put the Town Read More…
West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute to Host Overdose Awareness Day Event at Capitol Complex – August 31, 2024
Join the West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute (WV DII) and our partner, the American Friends Service Committee, for West Virginia’s Overdose Awareness Day event on August 31 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the WV State Capitol Complex (Kanawha Blvd Side) in Charleston. International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every Read More…
Avalon/1982 Foundation Path Forward
By Crystal Mersh As promised here is the outcome of the Community Workshop including how you can help and get involved to support the future generations of our community. As you will recall, the purpose of the workshop was to explain the overall project details and outline a pathway by which our short fall in Read More…
Lenard Wilson Obituary
Lenard Wilson, a devoted family man and pillar of his community, passed away at the age of 84. Born on April 15, 1940, Lenard lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and a passion for helping others. Throughout his career, Lenard worked at various jobs, including Calhoun Super Service, Bob Yoak Ford, Grantsville Foodland, Read More…
Road Closure on Altizer Road Today
CALHOUN COUNTY, WV – Calhoun County Route 18, Altizer Road, will be closed from milepost 0.00, to milepost 3.46, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and Thursday, August 29, 2024, for a culvert replacement. The roadway will be closed; however, the West Virginia Division of Highways will make every effort Read More…
CMHS Cross Country Season Kickoff!
The season has officially started with the Autumn Classic at St. Mary’s High School! 🌟 Vada Barnhart: Medaled in the top 30, finishing 21st with a time of 15:20.34. Braiden Ferrell: Medaled in the top 30, finishing 24th with a time of 13:06.14. We have several athletes who are new to XC this year and Read More…
Last Night’s Supper & Today’s Leftovers
Meals are a struggle at the Johnson Homestead when I prepare food for David and I, my Mother with an ever changing pallet, my girls, their husbands and 6 grands who all drop in occasionally (which I love). I’m not the greatest cook, but nobody complains too much, especially since I’m cooking and cleaning the Read More…