Government News

DoHS to Implement Structured Decision Making Tool for Centralized Intake for Abuse and Neglect

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has partnered with Evident Change to design and implement the Structured Decision Making® (SDM) intake tool for its Centralized Intake for Abuse and Neglect and will host a two-day SDM Project Kickoff event on July 17-18, 2024. The Project Kickoff meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, will provide staff Read More…

Health News News

West Virginia Virtual Academy Introduces Comprehensive Mental Health Resources for Families and Students

Mental Health Resources are made possible through a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Education and the Cook Center for Human Connection CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — In partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) is pleased to announce the launch of mental health Read More…

Op-Ed

Federal Agencies and National Associations Should Facilitate, Not Stifle, Free Speech And Voicing Concerns

Op-Ed Submissionby Mac WarnerWV Secretary of State Silencing election integrity advocates does not increase confidence in our elections. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump crystalizes the extreme political division within our country. The temperature must be lowered, and that will only be accomplished by dialogue about everyone’s concerns.  The last gathering of our Read More…

Community Events News

July Results for West Fork Riding Club

Beautiful day for a horseshow. We had a fantastic crowd. A special thanks to Dusty Peters for donating and smoking the meat for our pulled pork dinners. It was delicious. Thanks to the ladies that worked in the kitchen. They always do an awesome job. The show results for the July 6th show are: ​ 1. Open halter:  1st Amber Bryd with Signatures Moonlight Read More…

News

Body Found along roadside on 33/119

An unidentified male’s decomposed body was discovered this afternoon, July 16th, 2024 in the area of Route 33/119. The matter is under investigation and will be followed up regarding the identity or other circumstances surrounding the ordeal. Photo slideshow below also provided by Jacob McCumbers shows a very large police and investigative presence.

Farming/Agriculture News

West Fork Calhoun County Farmers Market open Wednesday

OPEN THIS WEEK JULY 17th,2024!! The Calhoun County FARMER’S MARKET is open this week FROM 8AM TO 12 NOON AT Upper West Fork Park in Chloe WV. We are OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY from now to Nov. 2024. PRODUCE:, ONIONS, LETTUCE, CUCUMBERS, SQUASH, ZUCHINNI, jams, jelly, salsa, BAKED GOODS- zuchinni and chocolate zuchinni and orange cranberry, Read More…

Government News

Warner working with County Clerks to prepare WV for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day set for August 1

From The Office of WV Secretary of State Mac Warner Charleston, W.Va – The state of West Virginia has teamed up again this year with the county clerks, U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC), and other states in a national poll-worker recruitment effort heading into the 2024 General Election.  According to Secretary of State Mac Warner, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is Read More…