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CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced 36 grant awards totaling $13.9 million through the Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program, funded by federal and local contributions. Administered by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH), this program supports towns, cities, and counties in developing and enhancing sidewalks, lighting, walking paths, rail trails, and more. Transportation Alternative grant Read More…
Both Elementary Schools, Pleasant Hill and Arnoldsburg had October 31st events to celebrate the fall holidays. Pleasant Hill fourth grade students explored a pumpkin during science class to learn more about their five senses🎃 Scroll left or right on the photo to view album Arnoldsburg Elementary School celebrated the day with a Halloween Parade and Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met for an Emergency meeting on Friday, November 1st, 2024 to hire a Home Confinement and Court Security Officer. Following a motion by Roger Propst and second by Kevin Helmick the Commission entered into discussion. At that time Jean Simers, Clerk, requested to know when Mr. Zach Yeager would begin his Read More…
Perfect fall conditions continue to linger across Almost Heaven Charleston, W.Va. – As October comes to an end, astonishing fall color can be found in all nine travel regions of the Mountain State. West Virginia’s hills and valleys continue to transform with colorful hues, making this season one of the longest-lasting autumns the state has experienced Read More…
You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. When can I vote early? Where can Read More…
RICKY EUGENE MILLER, 64, of Marlinton peacefully passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. Born December 16, 1959, in Spencer, West Virginia. Rick was a heavy equipment operator owning Miller Excavating, LLC.He was an excellent farrier loving his horses and cows. He leaves his Read More…
A Calhoun property owner has been the victim of theft on more than one occasion over the past year. In hopes of locating some of the missing property, the following information is provided in hopes of some of the items having been seen, or if anyone noticed someone moving the equipment from the area of Read More…
Lorena M. McKown, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was born on November 21, 1937 in Annamoriah, West Virginia, and was a resident of Barberton for most of her life. Lorena was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ethel Rader; brother, Gene Rader; husband, Garrell “Mac” McKown and great-grandson, Logan Seabolt. Read More…
February 4, 1953 – October 27, 2024 Debbie Sue Wagoner, 71, of Spencer, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Parkersburg. She was born February 4, 1953, at Spencer, the daughter of the late Alphas Orran Mike Nester and Mary Irene Nester Deweese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in Read More…
