The Arm Wrestling competition held on Saturday of the Calhoun County Wood Festival had the following results: Arm WrestlingYouth5-71-Noah Robinson2-Aaron Cunningham 11-131-Elijah Robinson2-Justin Cunningham Ladies right1-Erin Barnhart2-Eva Dittmar3-Barb Siers Men’s NOVICE rt1-John King2-Jacob Wagner3-Hayden Scott Men’s rt1541- Lawrence Bell Left1-Lawrence Bell Men’s 1761-Josh Bunner2-Lawrence Bell Left1-Josh Bunner2- Lawrence Bell Men’s 220 Right1-Men’s 220 left1- Scott Read More…
Peanut causes Two Vehicle Collision on Mt. Zion
A Wednesday afternoon drive for David Turner quickly turned serious when his Chihuahua mix dog “Peanut” attempted to jump out his open truck window. Turner’s vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a soda pop semi truck causing serious damage to both vehicles. The semi driver was uninjured but Mr. Turner was “stoved and Read More…
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Clay, Arnoldsburg, and Weston
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Clay, Gilmer, and Lewis counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at: The screening mammograms are billed to private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, if available. Patients who are Read More…
Let’s be frank about Frankincense
Let’s be frank… I am in no way, shape nor form a medically trained person, and make no boasts that I am even well trained in essential oils. I’m a person of study and I seek information regarding essential oils from those who are very well trained and have the credentials to back it up. Read More…
West Virginia leads nine-state delegation asking U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Biden Executive Order that federalizes voter registration process
Charleston, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and chief election officers in eight other states joined to bring legal action against an Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden that would federalize state elections. On Tuesday, May 28, the Secretaries of State in West Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Read More…
Commission to Sell Property at Auction on July 8th
The Ferrell property that had been purchased to use for an animal shelter, but later determined unsuitable for that purpose, will be sold on July 8th, 2024. There will be a minimum bid of $75,000 on the home which was assessed for $118,900. The 1.5 story home is located on 4.59 acres at Mt. Zion Read More…
Calhoun County Wood Festival Competition Results
The 2024 Calhoun County Wood Festival was held June 6-8, 2024 in Grantsville, West Virginia. The 62nd annual event was packed with great entertainment, wonderful food, fun and an opportunity to catch up with old and new friends. Multiple events were held throughout the three day festival. Top Ten Car Show Winners (in no particular Read More…
The Strange Story of Bringing Bethany Home
A 1,300 mile romance. It wasn’t meant to be that way, but get Government involved in anything and it will be far more complicated and a lot harder to survive, even in love. I’ve wanted to share this story for two years, but I feared reactions from the government on either side that might create Read More…
West Fork Riding Club Horse June 1st Show Results
West Fork Riding Club held its second horse show June 1, 2024.We had an awesome show. Lots of new people as well as our regular ones. The winner of the Walker Creek getaway was Carl Ballengee. Congratulations to him and a big thank you to Daniel Tanner for donating the riding club the raffle. The show results for the second show are: 1. Open Read More…