Calhoun County’s Daily Source for News & Inspiration
CHARLESTON, WV — In an effort to support West Virginia’s farming community, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused dangerous drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have impacted the entire state.“This drought has Read More…
Billy Dean Burch of Millstone, West Virginia, passed away at his daughter’s residence in New Brockton on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was 91 years old. Memorialization will be by cremation with burial held at 1ater date in West Virginia. Mr. Burch was the oldest son born March 9, 1933, in Calhoun County, West Virginia, Read More…
West Virginia Drought Report: According to and drought.gov and plantmaps.com , as of July 23, 2024 approximately 95% (23091 square miles) of West Virginia is under drought conditions and 5% (1138 square miles) is Abnormally dry. Advice from Ready.gov During the current state of Drought is: Always observe state and local restrictions on water use Read More…
Martinsburg, WV – Although West Virginia has borne the tragic distinction of the highest overdose rate per capita for nearly a decade, the Mountain State is resolute in reclaiming its future. Through the grassroots efforts of The Hope Dealer Project, West Virginia is making history by leading a statewide movement towards recovery and hope In a Read More…
Pictured: Chief Carl Powell, Greg Collins, Mayor Randy Rapp On Monday, North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) received a check from the City of Vienna for $15,000. Vienna City Council voted to include North Star in the budget to help support their mission. Of the 21 child advocacy centers in West Virginia, nine (9) are receiving county funding and three (3) are receiving Read More…
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 Read More…
To the citizens of Calhoun County: A couple of months back I was attending a council meeting about the water situation in Calhoun County and afterward , during a quiet time, I got what I call a “snapshot” and the following proposal came into place. It is a long term approach that is what I Read More…
Warner is attending the RNC with (left to right) Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales; Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen; Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray; Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson; and Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen. Milwaukee, WI – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has joined five other state chief election Read More…
The Town of Grantsville Water Department is currently working on a leak on the town side that will require the water being shut off for possibly two hours start at 9:55 a.m.
