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In search of discovering the names of over 1,100 men and women who have served at various times in various branches and wars, my appreciation for the veterans as well as their families grew mightily. My understanding for their contribution to my freedom hit home as I read name after name of men and women Read More…
HURRICANE, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved $25.9 million in funding for 17 water, sewer, and economic development projects. The announcement came during a check presentation to the Putnam County Development Authority, which received $5 million to build 600 new residential units. These units will Read More…
The winter storm has created more closings and delays in Calhoun County. Calhoun County Schools are closed tomorrow with faculty operating on “code red.” The Calhoun County Courthouse will delay opening until 11 a.m. Calhoun Circuit Court Grand Jury has been postponed until Wednesday, with afternoon cases being held at 1 p.m. with Judge Anita Read More…
https://www.wsaz.com/weather/alerts Winter Storm Warning * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Power outages and Read More…
Publisher Shari Johnson WARNING! Opinion related material. I believe Calhoun County, West Virginia is on the brink of great things. With new leadership at a National, State and County level; with a people working for a different atmosphere of business we have the potential to write a future that has been unimaginable for decades. What Read More…
There were no services at the Burning Springs M. E. Church as some of the women members were sick and didn’t want to share their virus [or whatever] with others. Creston had snow on the ground and now snow is falling in part of what has been called to be a major winter storm. Locally Read More…
A winter storm warning is in effect as a major weather system is set to bring heavy snow, wintry mix, and freezing rain to the region today through Monday. Forecasters are warning of potentially significant snow and ice accumulations, which could have widespread impacts on travel and daily activities. According to the weather predictions, the Read More…
Jimmie Dale “Jim” Helmick, 71, of Millstone, WV, passed away peacefully in his home on January 3, 2025. He was born on October 18th, 1953 to the late Roy “Jr.” and Ona (Norman) Helmick of Milo, WV. Jim was always hard at work, whether for his career, his own projects, or those for others in Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to prepare for dangerously cold temperatures over the coming days. Prolonged exposure to the cold can lead to serious health issues, including hypothermia and frostbite, which can result in severe injury or even death. “It’s essential that all West Virginians take the necessary precautions to stay Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today administered the oath of office to Larry Pack as West Virginia’s next State Treasurer. Following the resignation of Congressman Riley Moore, Pack was appointed by Gov. Justice to fill the role. Pack, who is the Treasurer-elect, will officially begin his full term on January 13, 2025. “Larry Pack is Read More…
House Republican Mike Johnson (LA-4) was reelected speaker yesterday, securing exactly the 218 votes needed to take the gavel for a second term after a pair of GOP holdouts who initially voted against him flipped their votes. Johnson, 52, clinched the role on the first ballot, winning over all but one Republican lawmaker, including holdout Read More…
