The Calhoun County Commission will meet for the evening monthly meeting in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. AGENDA I. Call to Order: Il. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer: III. Delegations/Requests: IV. New Business: V. Old Business: A. Discrepancy Deputy C Stephens’ Pay Stub Read More…
Soil Health: the Foundation of a Healthy Garden
The foundation to a healthy garden starts underground – in the soil. Soil is a living natural resource, one that requires care to keep plants healthy and thriving. Soil health is measured by a few indicators, all of which work together to create a flourishing garden. The first measure of soil health is pH, which Read More…
DoHS Highlights Ongoing Progress in Reducing Overdose Deaths and Combating Substance Use Disorders
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), continues its efforts to combat substance use in West Virginia, contributing to a significant reduction in overdose deaths across the state. Current data shows a 41.7% decrease in overdose deaths from January to August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with the Read More…
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Glenville, Jane Lew, Rock Cave, West Union, and Salem
Attention reporters and editors: If you are interested in covering Bonnie’s Bus when it visits your area, please contact Sarah Shaffer, WVU Medicine communications specialist, at sarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.org in advance. Out of respect for patient privacy, please do not show up at the location without scheduling an appropriate time for interviews and/or photos. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur, Doddridge, and Harrison countiesoffering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and Read More…
Calhoun Commissioners Attend Legislative Conference
Calhoun County Commissioners, Craig Arthur, Jacob McCumbers and Eric Lupardus attended the West Virginia Legislative Conference where they connected with multiple Legislators. Commissioner Eric Lupardus told Ridgeview News that they’d attended a breakfast with the commissioners of all 55 counties. During their time in Charleston they heard a Panel with Comcast, Traveled to the Capitol, Read More…
Update on Mt. Zion Hit and Run
Following the Ridgeview News post on Monday, February 24th, 2025, property owners Mike and Kay Richards were contacted by an individual who had witnessed the incident where their metal garage building had been severely damaged. According to the eye witness, an unknown person driving a U-Haul truck had backed into the building. The witness did Read More…
WV State Police Requesting Information on Hit & Run
Cpl. S.W. Purdue of the Grantsville Detachment of the WV State Police is requesting information regarding a hit and run incident around the hours of 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, February 24th, 2025. A metal garage along Route 16 in the 5700 block of South Calhoun Highway was struck by a vehicle that Read More…
County Commissioners Request Help in Supporting Southern WV Flood Victims
Commissioners Lupardus, Arthur, and McCumbers are asking the citizens of Calhoun and surrounding areas to help support those affected by the devastating floods in McDowell and Mercer Counties. We are collecting donated items to be delivered to those in need. If you are able to contribute, you can drop off items at the Country Kitchen Read More…
Creston News Week of February 24th
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. A member of the Gideons was present for the service. Velcie Ann Stevens, age 84, of Mt. Zion passed away February 16 at her home. She was the daughter of Icy Tanner. She worked as a foster grandmother in the school Read More…