News

$12M Allocated to Volunteer Fire Departments and First Responders

JULIAN, WV — Surrounded by several members of the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association, Gov. Jim Justice ceremonially signed House Bill 5128 providing $12 million to volunteer fire departments, emergency services, and other first responders around the state. “I say it all the time that our first responders are so brave because they run to the fire, and Read More…

News Obituary

Linda Peggs Obituary

Linda Peggs, 68, of Glenville, WV, passed away on August 7, 2024, inside her home. She was born in Reedy, WV, on March 10, 1956, a daughter of the late Eugene Keener and Roxie Falls.  She worked at CCCOA (Calhoun County Committee on Aging) and truly loved all her clients.  Linda lived life to the Read More…

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CCHS Class of 2004 Preparing for 20 Year Reunion in October

MOUNT ZION – The Calhoun County High School Class of 2004 is holding its 20 Year Reunion the weekend of October 11 & 12, 2024 in Mt. Zion, WV, and all classmates are now invited to RSVP to the event. Currently, the Reunion Committee is asking anyone who wants to attend to go to the Read More…

News Obituary

Roy L. Radabaugh Obituary

Roy L. Radabaugh, 85, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away August 6, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born April 8, 1939, in DeKalb, Gilmer County, WV, to the late Oren and Evelyn Davis Radabaugh. He married Jane Shires of Lewisburg, WV.  They celebrated 61 years of marriage in July 2024. Others Read More…

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REAP and Cabot Recycling are Making our River Glisten!

Photos by Photographer Jerry Mann REAP brought crews on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 to retrieve the tires collected through the work of Cabot Recycling Station volunteers. Eighty-eight tires were loaded and hauled away that were once cluttering the Little Kanawha River and pulled from the river and banks by hardworking volunteers. Lisa Cooper, Director of Read More…

Health News Schools

CNA Graduates Receive Pins and Acclamation for Level of Care

Certified Nursing Assistant students who have been in training for the past five weeks were honored with a pinning ceremony at Minnie Hamilton Health Systems on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Family, friends and staff attended the event to honor the eight graduating students who had been under the instruction of Rebecca Swisher Read More…

News Schools

School Bus Routes for 2024-2025

Bus Route 1 – Chris Lacy (Bus #11) A.M. Run: 6:30 Yellow Creek (Start Rt. 16 Side New Testament Baptist Church); 6:50 Backfork (Turning just past Hildreth Well Service); 6:53 Route 16 South; 6:57 Klipstine; 7:09  Nobe; 7:13 turn at Nobe/Fingerboard; 7:23 Route 16 South Calhoun Hwy; 7:27 Pleasant Hill School; 7:33 Court House; 7:55 Calhoun Read More…

News Opinion Politics

Republican Voter Registrations Continue to Rise

I will apologize in advance to those who find politics less than inviting and encouraging reading. But it “tis the season” as they say, so political posts will from now until November increase. Whether or not you like it, you need to stay informed to make good decisions when heading to the polls in November. Read More…