CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation amending his original call for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session, adding four new items for consideration. The additional items include: $10 million to be allocated for an agricultural drought relief program.$5 million to be invested in expanding childcare services across the state.$1 million Read More…
1982 Foundation Heritage Day Filled with Music & Memories
The annual Heritage Day brought former residents home and gave local residents the opportunity to shop, enjoy the car show and exhibits, and take one more tour through the school before it’s closed for the big reveal. Ridgeview was busy as a vendor and didn’t get the tour, but I’ve been promised the opportunity to Read More…
Rev .Keith Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Randy Tucker who recently had a stroke is not doing well at all. Brother Rusty who lives in Kentucky is to come & see him. Barbara Wright is recovering after knee repair and is to undergo therapy. Her brother is to Read More…
Melville L. Moyers Obituary
After 82 years of a blessed life, Melville L. Moyers of Normantown, WV, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of October 4, 2024 in Findlay, Ohio. Melville is survived by his faithful wife of 55 years, Twila Collins Moyers and daughter, Luann (Jerold) Baker of Morgantown; son, David (Amber) Moyers of Read More…
Calhoun High School Graduate Promoted to Brigadier General
Brigadier General (BG) Nate Carper is currently serving as the Deputy Adjutant General, advising the Adjutant General in all aspects of daily operational activities for the New Mexico Army National Guard. BG Carper was born in Charleston, WV, to his parents Susan and Tommy Carper. BG Carper holds a high school diploma from Calhoun County Read More…
Getting to know your candidates: Roger Propst
Hello, my name is Roger Propst. I am running for Calhoun County Commissioner. I grew up on Southside Hill in Grantsville with my two older brothers, Jim, and Ron, at the end of Hathaway Street. My father was killed in an automobile accident in Parkersburg when I was four years old, Ron was ten,and Jim was thirteen. My mother moved us back to Grantsville Read More…
Shirley June Haught Obituary
Shirley June Haught, 84, of Palestine, WV, a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 2, 2024, at Minnie Hamilton Health System-LTC, Grantsville, WV. She was born January 30, 1940, in Big Springs, WV, a daughter of the late Hollie and Oma Richards Burrows. Shirley’s passing will leave an incredible void in Read More…
Peggy A. McCumbers Obituary
Peggy A. McCumbers of Wallback, age 61, went home to be with the lord on Friday 27, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Peggy was born August 31, 1963, to the late Ruffus J. McCumbers and Edith McCumbers. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Read More…