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Gaining Confidence in Essential Oil Use

Essential Oils may seem to be a current rage or trend, but the truth of the matter is essential oil use is throughout scripture. They just didn’t have a marketing team to promote their brand, but essential oils were essential to their living! That’s not so much the case in modern times, but don’t discount Read More…

Guest Writers

My advice for all you 2024 high school graduates out there

“Look out for number one and try not to step in number two.” I’m lying of course since that was the advice Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon in the movie “Back to School” gave to the graduating class at Grand Lakes University. Funny movie and surprisingly good advice. However, it is not the advice old Read More…

Guest Writers News

The Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Gene Rader, age 81, died after accidentally amputating a foot with his riding lawnmower.  He was the son of Herbert & Ethel Maze Rader of Annamoriah.  Burial was in the Big Bend (Knight) cemetery. Roberta Wilson, age 83, of Big Springs Read More…

Community Community Events News

UWF Park Offers Community a New Facility for Events

Submitted by Charles Thomas The Upper West Fork Park CAP would like to introduce the Sycamore Room. This building, located behind the main park building, received damage after the flood at the end of August 2023. The structure had 18 inches of water and flooded for the first time since its construction as an exercise Read More…

News Schools

100 Years of Calhoun High School Graduations – the Class of 2024 Bids Their Farewell

Photos provided by Clear Blue Skys Studio The graduating class of 2024 were encouraged by the words of former CHS Principal and Teacher, Mr. Robert Bonar who spoke to the 72 graduating seniors on Friday, May 17, 2024, as they awaited the opportunity to receive their diploma and turn the next page in the chapter Read More…

News

Office of Energy warns about new phone scam targeting homeowners

NEWS PROVIDED BY West Virginia Development Office CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) warns a new phone scam is targeting homeowners across the state. Energy officials say people are receiving calls from scammers claiming to represent the “West Virginia Power Company” or other, legitimate power companies that operate in West Virginia, including Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of the West Virginia Legislature starting Sunday

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Click to view the Special Session Call“The special session I’m calling today isn’t just really important; it’s critical to the health and well-being of some of our state’s most Read More…

News Schools

Goff Named Glenville State University Staff Employee of the Year

GLENVILLE, WV – Sheri Goff, Financial Aid Counselor, has been named the 2024 Staff Employee of the Year. Nominations for the award described Goff as “kind,” “thoughtful,” and “having unwavering dedication.”  She has impressed many around campus with her positive attitude and friendly demeanor. A co-worker notes that she volunteers to cover Saturdays and evening work assignments Read More…