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The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state, underscoring the impact of the agency’s ongoing prevention and treatment efforts. “We are seeing real progress in reducing overdose deaths, a direct result of our ongoing, data-driven efforts,” said Dr. Stephen Loyd, Director of Read More…
I’m always looking for ways to incorporate oils into my every day living for a healthier home. I have a routine application for my hair and skin and I have a food safe cleansing spray that I can add my favorite essential oils to which customizes the scent to my cleaning mood. But this week Read More…
Jerry Lee Jones, 59, of Chloe, WV, passed away on January 20, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, papaw, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jerry was born on July 2, 1965, in Grantsville, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High school. Throughout his Read More…
News by join1440.com Around 1,500 active-duty troops will be sent to the US-Mexico border in the coming days to assist with security measures, defense officials said yesterday. The move operationalizes one of President Donald Trump’s central campaign promises—to stem the flow of migrants entering the country—and a declaration of national emergency he signed shortly after being sworn Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey praised President Donald J. Trump’s day one executive orders to unleash American energy and expedite domestic energy production. Morrisey said these orders will grow West Virginia’s energy economy, produce good-paying jobs, and help the state achieve President Trump’s goal of becoming energy independent and energy dominant. “As America’s energy Read More…
West Virginia becomes just the fourth state in the country to achieve this milestone. CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Cabinet Secretary Harold Ward today announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially granted Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) primacy to West Virginia. Class VI Read More…
According to the Town of Grantsville, as of January 21, 2025, three candidates have filed for the office of Mayor, and three for Grantsville City Council. There has not been anyone who has filed for the office of Grantsville Town Recorder. Filing deadline is Saturday, January 25th at 4:00 pm in the City Office Building. Read More…
Cabot Recycling Center announced yesterday that the final item from a two year grant the center received from WVDEP-REAP was purchased. The Recycling Center received a Skid Steer Loader, delivered by Bob Cat in Parkersburg. Also received was a cardboard baler, which has been installed, and a dump trailer. Lisa Cooper, Director stated that that Read More…
Stephen Allen (best known as Steve) White of White Pine Road, Grantsville, West Virginia in Calhoun County passed away January 12, 2025 from a short illness at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System surrounded by family. He was born December 19, 1944 to the late Royal and Alma (Kellie) White of White Pine. He graduated from Calhoun Read More…
On Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at approximately 7 p.m. Calhoun County Dispatched received a 91 1 call from workers at Miller’s Kwik Stop located at 7558 S. Calhoun Hwy. in regards to a gentleman that had been parked at the store for some time. The clerk reported to Sr. Trooper J.D. Richards that a male Read More…
