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Hedgesville, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey held an event to promote recently-signed legislation to establish a Troops-to-Teachers program in West Virginia. The Governor was joined by students, lawmakers, supporters, and two teachers who previously served in the armed forces at Hedgesville Middle School for the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 765. “Quality teachers are foundational to Read More…
In a complaint filed by Deputy H.M. Stephens on May 19th, 2025, she stated that on 04/29/2025, she was dispatched to investigate a breaking and entering complaint at the Yellow Creek Compression Station on Klipstine Road. While on scene, she observed that a person-sized hole had been cut in the chain link fence surrounding the Read More…
The Calhoun Local Emergency Planning Committee met Tuesday, May 20th at the Calhoun FRN office in Grantsville. Members began the meeting discussing the need to get all local industry and emergency services to the table to establish greater awareness and safety in the face of possible future emergency situations. Agencies to be contacted are: These Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Center for Threat Preparedness (CTP) recently distributed nearly 20 pallets of excess medical supplies to public school classrooms across the state, directly benefiting students as they explore possible careers in public health. Donated items, which included face shields, gowns, clipboards, and sanitizer, were originally given to the department by Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced he has formally submitted a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) waiver request to the federal government to remove soda and add healthy food under the program. WATCH VIDEO The SNAP waiver request is part of Governor Morrisey’s “Four Pillars of a Healthy West Virginia” which he unveiled earlier Read More…
A complaint filed in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun on May 5th, 2025 by Deputy H.M. Stephens stated that on 12/04/2024, she had taken a complaint from the victim, who stated that her estranged husband, James Knicely Jr.,had threatened to kill her via a Facebook message. Mr. Knicely and the victim had been going through Read More…
National Anthem CMHS Band Mr. Michael McHenry Alma Mater CMHS Band Mr. Michael McHenry Processional CMHS Band Mr. Michael McHenry Invocation Miss Lauren Lovejoy Welcoming Remarks • Mrs. Michelle Paxton Keynote Speaker Mrs. Kelsey Fisher Salutatory Address Valedictory Address Senior Slideshow Class of 2025 Special Recognition Mrs. Michelle Paxton Presentation of the Class of 2025 Read More…
It began on May 16th, 2025 when the staff of the Roane County Stand Alone Head Start facility, as well as Clay staff heard the first ideas that some of the staff may face transfer or job loss due to what Head Start Management described as a “change of scope,” due to lower attendance in Read More…
Friday, June 6, 2025. Doors Open at 5 PM. Bingo starts at 6 PM. Camp Sheppard Cash Bingo, 78 Camp Sheppard Lane, Gandeeville, WV. 20 Games, Tips, and Concessions Available. Tickets are $20 in advance Or $25 at the door. Sponsored by the Camp Sheppard Advisory Board. Proceeds benefit Camp Sheppard. For a ticket stop by the Read More…
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Spring continues to advance in Creston with more rain. Blackberries are blooming and peonies are at their best. Much local first cutting hay is ready to go up but rain makes such impossible. A dead deer ended up on the Creston Read More…