At the beginning of the American Revolution, the British identified the Hudson River as key terrain. Taking control of the Valley would sever rebellious New England from the rest of the colonies. To thwart that effort, the Continental Army placed a massive metal chain across the river at West Point. Should British warships attempt to Read More…
West Virginia Department of Human Services Offers Supports for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood. With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition. “When youth in foster care turn 18, they Read More…
Calhoun leading the State Once Again in Business Growth
Calhoun County led the state in new business growth for the month;Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,100 New WV Business Registrations for October of 2024 Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,100 new businesses statewide during the month of October according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Calhoun County led the state in Read More…
West Virginia celebrates Inaugural Breeze Airways New York-Newark flight
, Low-cost flights soar in popularity at West Virginia International Yeager Airport CHARLESTON, WV –– Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering point-to-point service between underserved markets across the U.S., today launched nonstop service from Charleston, WV to New York-Newark, NJ, with fares starting from $49* one way. This marks the newest destination served by West Read More…
November 5th Precinct Results
Calhoun County Schools has officially asked for a recount on the School Levy vote following only a three vote difference between a loss and Victory. The recount will take place on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville, WV. Following the Canvas of Election Read More…
Brandon Scott Bonilla Obituary
Brandon Scott Bonilla, 39, of Evans, West Virginia (Previously, Big Bend) passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was born November 9, 1984 to Geraldine “Dean Dean” Wilson, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was an avid student of The School of Hard Knock Life and graduated with honors. Brandon worked for Read More…
Calhoun BOE Meeting – Will the Issues be Addressed?
Calhoun County Board of Education members met at Pleasant Hill Elementary School on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Pleasant Hill School Principal Ashley Cunningham and PHE teaching staff featured several of the PHE students in a presentation of recent activities and accomplishments. Principal Cunningham’s slide show highlighted the school’s goals, Read More…
November Commission Meeting – Funding Miss Daisy
The information to follow is not opinion, but the facts recorded from the Calhoun County Commission’s November Meeting. The headline refers to the continued bail outs without the consideration of the cause and effect of County finances. I’ll leave you to make your own opinion of their decisions. Prior to the Calhoun County Commission meeting Read More…
Doris Ruth Reynolds (White) Obituary
Doris Ruth Reynolds (White), 82, of Big Bend, WV, died November 9, 2024, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV, following a brief illness. She was born in Orma, WV, on April 24, 1942, to the late Earl Stanley White and Ruby Emeline Lowe White. Doris and her husband, Will, were the owners of Read More…
Now is Not the Time to Stop Paying Attention
Shari Johnson, Publisher, Editorial opinion As the Democratic Party searches to determine why they’ve lost the support of the Nation, as well as being 20 Million dollars in the hole in their attempt to defeat Donald Trump and other Republican leaders across the Nation, according to statistics from the Friday, November 8, 2024 Glen Beck Read More…