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Publisher, Shari Johnson I personally have been involved in the Calhoun County Schools system since 1971 when the Hardway tribe moved to Mt. Zion. At nine years old I began attending the Grantsville Elementary School. I loved my years in the school system. Did I experience negative things… of course, that was life. I was Read More…
This month marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle at Point Pleasant between Shawnee warriors led by Chief Cornstalk and Colonial Militia led by Colonel Andrew Lewis. It is the most important battle ever fought in West Virginia, as it was arguably the first battle of the American Revolution. To understand the context of the Read More…
EARLY ANTLERLESS FIREARMS SEASON BENEFITS HUNTERS AND DEER POPULATION CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) reminded hunters today about the state’s early antlerless deer firearms season, which will open Oct. 24–27. Hunters are encouraged to purchase their license and deer stamps at WVhunt.com before the season starts. “As a lifelong Read More…
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Arnoldsburg 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 Read More…
Jackie “Jack” L. Moore, 83 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the WV Caring Hospice House in Elkins, WV; following an extended illness. He was born August 17, 1941 in Cedarville, WV; son of the late Bill and Erma (Pritt) Moore. Jack is Read More…
James David “JD” Hathaway, age 83, of Elkview, WV, died October 16, 2024 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. James (J.D.) was born in Grantsville, Calhoun County, son of Orvan Todd and Eulanee Hathaway. James is survived by his wife Lorene Hathaway, daughter Kimberly Hathaway of Elkview, and son Michael Hathaway (Joan) of Red Read More…
Picture: Florida Wing pilots like Lt. Col. Stephen Hunter, Group 4 director of operations, seen prepping a CAP aircraft between flights, are ready to fly for the Federal Emergency Management Agencies and other agencies when called on. Civil Air Patrol has been providing critical assistance to local, state, and federal agencies in the wake of Read More…
Calhoun County Schools will be running an excess school levy on November 5th. Here are some key points about what the levy will support:
In 1958, Dick Jarvis came back to Grantsville, WV from WVU as a registered pharmacist, and has been a staple in the community from that day forward. Ever loyal to the health care of the citizens of the County, J&B Pharmacy has been in business for over 75 years providing medication, information and countless memories Read More…
