Front Porch Appalachia Volume 2
Kittle’s Hardware Where Every Nail, Every Board, and Every Handshake Tells a Story Some places survive because they adapt. Others survive because they never forget who they are. Nestled in the heart of Union, West Virginia, Kittle’s Hardware is one of those rare places where time hasn’t stood still—it has simply been respected. Long before Read More…
GOVERNOR MORRISEY WELCOMES CARL AYERS AS SECRETARY OF THE WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today welcomed Carl E. Ayers as Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services. Ayers, a veteran human services administrator with nearly 30 years of leadership experience, officially began serving as Secretary today. “West Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens deserve a Department of Human Services that is effective, accountable, and Read More…
Creston News Week of July 20th
The big summer Creston ATV Poker Run will be Saturday July 25 at the Creston Community Building. Biscuits & gravy will be ready by 8 A. M. And rides can leave at 9 AM and signups end at noon. The ride is family friendly although there a couple of places where a winch or tow Read More…
North Star Child Advocacy Center is Hiring an Executive Director
Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Children North Star Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is seeking an experienced, visionary, and compassionate Executive Director to lead our nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center into its next chapter of growth and service. About North Star Child Advocacy Center North Star CAC is a safe, Read More…
David Allen Fought Obituary
David Allen Fought, 61, of Rockport, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 29, 1965, in Wood County, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles “Donnie” Fought and Helen Reed Fought. David was a 1985 graduate of Wirt County High School. He dedicated more Read More…
Owen Arnold Obituary
Owen Arnold, 75, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.Born on June 9, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, Owen was known by many as “The Carpet Man”, a trade he dedicated much of his life to. When he wasn’t working, Owen was happiest doing the things he loved most. Read More…
View from Calhoun County Park – 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12-13
The 2026 Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12–13, with the best viewing between midnight and dawn. Rates will hit 50 to 100 meteors per hour, and with a new moon occurring on August 12, skies will be perfectly dark and free of moonlight interference. [1, 2, 3] To get the best views of the Perseids in Calhoun Read More…
William Denzel “Billy” DeWeese Obituary
William Donzel “Billy” DeWeese, 86, of Chloe, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Braxton Health Care Center, Sutton, WV. He was born January 18, 1940, at Chloe, WV, a son of the late Donzel and Nancy Jane “Kate” Hunt DeWeese. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Read More…
Michael Collin’s Obituary
Michael George Collins, 52, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Miletree Center, Spencer, WV. He was born July 18, 1974, at Grantsville, WV, a son of William Arnold Collins and the late Loretta Mae Perkins Collins. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by an infant Read More…