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by Rebecca Swisher Let me begin by saying this was all student led and driven. The idea, originally coming from Ashlyn Boak, a junior at CCHS and a Health Occupations student at CGCC. Her colleagues were quickly on board and put their plan into motion. These ladies finished the required clinical hours on LTC at Read More…
A few years ago, I lived in Alexandria, La., where I worked for The Town Talk as the sports editor. I also wrote a few non-sports for the publication and what’s going on here in Central West Virginia brought back some memories. I remember writing one about EMT/ambulance services. Rapides Parish, where Alexandria is located, Read More…
Hazel was one of the many youth who enjoyed their day fishing in newly stocked ponds by Hope Gas at the Calhoun County Park. On Saturday morning, April 27th, 2024 Hazel caught a nice size bass, but refused to get her picture taken with the “scary fish.” (Below)
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring for transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009. After confirming the first positive case on Monday, state health leaders have learned of 152 additional people who were potentially exposed, 128 West Virginia residents from 30 counties and 24 out-of-state contacts from four Read More…
In a report received yesterday from the PSC, sent to all parties concerned with the recent appeal against the Town of Grantsville’s rate increase request, the WV Public Service Commission stated that the current hold on consideration was continued until May 1, 2024. This was done to allow the Town of Grantsville to make any Read More…
The Arnoldsburg Community Park Farmers Market will be open until 6 p.m. – Come and see us!
On April 25th, 2024, Deputy C.R. Stephens, assisted by other officers, executed a search warrant at the Justin Bordas residence. During the search, the officers located three plants believed to be, based upon training and experience, marijuana. Two of the plants were in a hydroponic device in the lone bathroom of the residence. The third Read More…
On Friday the 19th, the Calhoun County Republicans hosted a fantastic Meet the Candidates event at the Arnoldsburg park. It was a wonderful evening where the many candidates had a chance to address the public and field questions, easy and difficult alike. There was one recurring point, and point of disagreement, that I wanted to Read More…
UPDATE: Road closure was due to a tree on a power line. Will update when road re-opens According to Calhoun Control, the Russett Road, Route 7 is closed until further notice between the mile marks of 4.5 to 5 miles. No reason was given, but Ridgeview will update as soon as the information becomes available.
