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If you’re one of the people who struggle with the wintertime blues, when the dismal gray and cold weather effects your attitude and the passing of Christmas leaves you longing for sunny weather, a trip to Grantsville might just put a little sunshine in your soul. The 1982 Foundation and their staff work tirelessly to Read More…
Wilma Lee Smith, 74, of Mt. Zion, WV, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Miletree Center, Spencer. She was born December 16, 1950, at Millstone, WV, a daughter of the late John and Erless Gay Husk Blake. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Joann Blake. She is Read More…
Winter has arrived in the Mountain State, bringing with it the annual wintertime crop of potholes. Potholes form when water gets into cracks in the road, then freezes and expands. Constant freezing and thawing over the winter turns little cracks into big cracks, and eventually turns big cracks into potholes. “Water is our worst enemy,” said Joe Read More…
Now Available for Pre-Order Opt-in to pre-order the new guide when requesting a 2024 copy Charleston, W.Va. – Be among the first to receive the brand new 2025 West Virginia Vacation Guide by pre-ordering today. When requesting a copy of the 2024 guide, travelers can opt in by checking the pre-order option at the bottom of Read More…
TIPS AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOU BECOME A HUNTER AND ANGLER IN 2025 If you’ve ever wanted to hunt or fish but didn’t grow up with those traditions, 2025 is a perfect time to get started. Learning the rules, gathering the right gear, and figuring out how to safely enjoy the outdoors can seem like Read More…
WVDNR ENCOURAGES HUNTERS, TRAPPERS, ANGLERS TO RENEW ANNUAL LICENSES AND STAMPS EARLY SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that annual hunting, trapping and fishing licenses and stamps for the 2025 seasons are now available to purchase online at WVhunt.com. “A West Virginia hunting and fishing license is your ticket Read More…
A visitor from the polar regions came to the Creston community Christmas party Saturday night much to the delight of the more than 70 present for the occasion. It had been reported that the Grinch had planned to spoil the party but, according to report, Rudolph threatened to kick him where it would really hurt. Read More…
Photos by Photographer Jerry Mann Around 7 a.m. Sunday morning, Calhoun Control dispatched the Grantsville and Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Departments to a structure fire at 256 Court Street in Grantsville. The Head to Toe Salon, owned by Lisa Wilmoth, was in the front of the multi unit building. The amazing photos taken by Jerry Mann Read More…
Calhoun Control dispatched both Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department and the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department to a structure fire on 256 Court Street in Grantsville, West Virginia. A business and apartment building owned by Kevin Postalwait was fully engulfed. The building has formerly housed a salon, apartment and optometrist, but it is unknown about the current Read More…
