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Dry weather continues to be the norm in Creston and a state wide drought event has been made official. Creston residents, like folks elsewhere, have been hauling water as springs and wells are drying up. Little to no rain is in the forecast. Even the governor declared a drought emergency. Most pasture fields have dried Read More…
A two vehicle crash was dispatched at around 5 p.m. Sunday evening at the intersection of Route 16 and Route 7, just past Grantsville Foodland. Freddie Jones and his granddaughter had just left Foodland and were turning in from the North Bound lane (CORRECTION: were traveling north on Route 16)in a burgundy Chevrolet Equinox. Sarah Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state.Gov. Justice also reminds agencies to utilize Read More…
Today is the day. Please join us for a workshop event to plan to start up Avalon. It looks like if we want it, then we are going to have to find a way to start it up with resources from the community such as volunteers, sweat equity, fundraising, etc. We have proven time and Read More…
The Calhoun County Board of Education met Friday at 4 p.m. for a special meeting. Superintendent Michael Fitzwater provided a revised levy that had been reissued to the WV State Auditors office for approval due to error within the listed finances. They had increases under the general maintenance as well as adding an additional $75,000 Read More…
ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE COUNTY OF CALHOUN DIRECTING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD TO AUTHORIZE CONTINUATION OF ADDITIONAL TAX LEVIES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, JULY 1, 2026, JULY 1, 2027, JULY 1, 2028, AND JULY 1, 2029 That at a statutory meeting of the Board of Education Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced that new hunting regulations and season dates for migratory game birds will go into effect on Sept. 1 in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual guidelines. The 2024–2025 migratory game bird seasons are scheduled as follows: Hunters are also encouraged to Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced today that providers have been notified that the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) will increase provider waiver rates by 15% on October 1, 2024, the amount as recommended in the service cost and rate review conducted by Myers and Stauffer Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced significant developments at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park as part of ongoing investments to enhance outdoor recreation and tourism in the state. Cass is adding its first campground featuring 100 campsites, modern amenities, and historic preservation. Lost River is adding 35 modern campsites, enhancing Read More…
