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By Gaylen Duskey Recently I had a post saying that even more important than money we needed people if we were going to buy the Calhoun Chronicle and return its ownership to Calhoun County. I said we needed people to negotiate with the current owners, form a 503(a), serve as an editor and publisher, staff Read More…
This story was provided courtesy of West Virginia Watch. “The children are just not being protected, and that’s our concern,” said Marcia Lowry, executive director of A Better Childhood, which brought the lawsuit with West Virginia foster children A sweeping lawsuit brought by foster children against West Virginia continues to seek an appeal after a federal Read More…
State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, is encouraging Hope Scholarship participants who were enrolled in the program for the 2025-2026 school year to fill out a Parent Satisfaction Survey, which is required by state law. “Since I took office, it has been our goal to better understand why Read More…
North Star Child Advocacy Center (North Star CAC) is pleased to announce the launch of in-house trauma-focused therapy services beginning July 1, expanding the organization’s comprehensive support for children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, and trauma. The expansion was made possible through a two-year grant from the Sisters Health Foundation and is further supported Read More…
On Thursday, May 28th, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sr. Trooper Josh Richards was notified by Calhoun County Dispatch of a report of a vehicle that was reported traveling at a high rate of speed headed towards Grantsville. Trooper Richards was advised that the vehicle was a silver in color Toyota 4Runner with a temporary Read More…
The Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center, located on the Avalon Campus in Grantsville is open and ready to cool you down on the hot days of summer as well as fill your belly with Tacos and other treats from the Tiki Taco Hut The zero entry pool with it’s baja pool shelf and shade sails surrounding Read More…
Distributed Worldwide Since February Launch Almost Heaven trip planner still available for delivery to your doorstep Charleston, W.Va. – More than 200,000 copies of the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide have been distributed by the West Virginia Department of Tourism since its launch in February, reflecting a growing interest in the Mountain State as a top Read More…
Calhoun Middle High School Principal’s Honor Roll – 2nd Semester Middle School: Raelyn Arnold, Chelsea Bailey, Kyla Burrows, Elijah Capps, Addison Caudill, Elizabeth Collins, Alexander Dickson, Emma Frail, Willis Gainer-Pittman, Sophia Goodrich, Evan Griffin, EmbreeGungle, Ellie Hall, Paisley Harper, Bristol Hoskins, Haygan Houchin, Olivia Hardman, Kenlie Jarvis, Leyland Kerby, Reagan Morgan, Haley Nicholas, Quintin Parkin, Chase Pierce, Kaelynn Powell, Christian Pridemore, Bentley Snodgress, Brooke Tingler, Mackenzie Tingler, Adalida Trippett, Eliana White High School: Emily Basnett, Evan Burch, Emilee Burns, Holly Read More…
The annual Calhoun County Wood Festival will kick off it’s 64th year this week with sunny weather and opportunities to enjoy multiple events from the Grantsville area to the Calhoun County Park.
On Monday, June 15 and June 22, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Mt. Zion area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them on Sunday, June 14 and Sunday, June 21, as we will be trapping on Monday morning. Once the cats have recovered from anesthesia (at least 24 to 48 hours) we will return them to their exact location. They will be healthier, happier, and not reproducing and fighting. Thank you for your cooperation. So far we have spayed and neutered 1,139 community cats (614 females and 525 males). Please keep your personal cats indoors or put a collar on them on Monday the 15th and the 22nd. If you have any questions, please call Linda at 304-354-7506. If you are aware of a feral cat colony in your area, please let us know. Female kittens can begin breeding at four months old, so the best time to spay/neuter a colony is when there are only 5 or 6 cats. Trap-Neuter-Return is provided to Calhoun County residents at no cost to the caretaker. Partial funding for Trap-Neuter-Return is provided by The Oakland Foundation, The Bernard McDonough Foundation, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the Calhoun County Commission.