Government

Gov. Justice announces another historic personal income tax cut for West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice delivered his final fiscal year-end report today, announcing that the annual revenue surplus will trigger another reduction in personal income tax rates. State revenue collections exceeded estimates by $826.6 million for Fiscal Year 2024, enabling a 3% or 4% personal income tax cut, as set by the trigger system in House Bill 2526, Read More…

Obituary

Malcolm Wayne Haught Obituary

Malcolm “Rosebud” Wayne Haught, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his residence in Fleming, OH. He was born on Monday, June 9, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV to Denzil and Shirley Haught. Malcolm was a graduate of Calhoun County High School where he excelled as a quarterback for Read More…

Uncategorized

West Virginia Department of Health Works to Increase Well Child Visit Participation

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is encouraging parents and families to keep their children up to date on their Well Child Visits. Well Child Visits are one of the most valuable tools medical professionals have to ensure children in West Virginia are staying healthy, as well as growing and developing appropriately. They also Read More…

Community Events News

Second Annual Calhoun County Operation River Tire Clean-up 2024

The Calhoun County Solid Waste Authority Along with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP/Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP), will be holding their annual river tire clean-up on Saturday, August 10, 2024, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Last year’s river clean up was a great success collection 300 tires in a three mile span with Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion.  There will be no service next week. Florence Sandy, age 90, passed away at the Worthington nursing home in Parkersburg.  She was the daughter of Kelly Lockhart of Burning Springs and was the widow of Korean War Read More…