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Robert Gene “Bob” Ashley, 70, of Spencer, West Virginia, died shortly after midnight on May 15, 2024, at CAMC-Memorial, following a brief illness. Bob was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1953, the son of the late Gene M. Ashley and Kathleen Harris Ashley. He graduated from Spencer High School in 1971 and from Marshall Read More…
NEWS PROVIDED BY West Virginia Development Office CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) warns a new phone scam is targeting homeowners across the state. Energy officials say people are receiving calls from scammers claiming to represent the “West Virginia Power Company” or other, legitimate power companies that operate in West Virginia, including Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Click to view the Special Session Call“The special session I’m calling today isn’t just really important; it’s critical to the health and well-being of some of our state’s most Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – Sheri Goff, Financial Aid Counselor, has been named the 2024 Staff Employee of the Year. Nominations for the award described Goff as “kind,” “thoughtful,” and “having unwavering dedication.” She has impressed many around campus with her positive attitude and friendly demeanor. A co-worker notes that she volunteers to cover Saturdays and evening work assignments Read More…
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is proud to introduce the first four recipients of the newly established Fund for Historic Schools Grant, as well as four recipients of Saving Historic Places Grants. Recipients of The Fund for Historic Schools Grants include: Round two Saving Historic Places Grant recipients include: “The goal of both the Fund for Historic Schools and Saving Read More…
The weekly farmers market will be open with food, product and plant vendors beginning at 2 p.m. Ridgeview Essentials will be on hand with our limited supply of Essential Oils and products and an opportunity to make and take your own roll on recipe! Stop by to check out what Ridgeview has to offer and Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Education is honored to announce the 2024 Golden Horseshoe winners for Calhoun County. Since 1931, students have been honored as knights of the Golden Horseshoe having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia history on the state-administered exam. This year, Jasmyne Tingler, & Ryleigh Crislip-Garrett will join the ranks of WV Read More…
Trooper J.D. Richards of the West Virginia State Police filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County May 11th, 2024 regarding the arrest of 24 year old Riley Holcomb. Trooper Richards stated ath on Friday May 10th, 2024 at approximately 10 p.m. he was notified by Calhoun County Dispatch that a two vehicle Read More…
In a criminal complaint filed by Sheriff Graham Knight on February 20th, 2024, Sheriff Knight stated that on or about Febuary 7, 2024, Shirley Carroll Rush did knowingly and intentionally, enter without permission the privateproperty of Monty Arnold located at 114 Roberts Lane, Arnoldsburg WV 25234 parcel 21-32. The aforementioned property is posted and marked. Read More…
Area and Regional business leaders met with the Chairman of the Board of the American Medicine Company, Crystal Mersh, on Thursday May 16th, 2024 to determine the community direction on the brink of the biggest opportunity Calhoun County has had the privilege of being a part of. Robin and Crystal Mersh just returned from Alexandria, Read More…
