Government News

Gov. Justice amends special session call; asks Legislature to consider four additional items

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…

Art & Music Community Events News

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…

Guest Writers News

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…

News Politics

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…

News Obituary

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…