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The Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center had it’s first “official visitors” when Jason Wilson, of Minnie Hamilton Emergency Services, with other Emergency service staff assisted the 1982 Foundation in helping to prepare the pool for their May grand opening. Mr. Wilson said having the pool in Calhoun will allow them a place for dive training and Read More…
WHEELING, WV — Gov. Justice issued the following statement today after new EPA rules that would force coal-fired and natural gas-powered plants to nearly eliminate emissions or close operations, threatening the future of West Virginia miners, workers, and the energy industry. Gov. Justice shared these comments during a press event with the West Virginia Coal Association Read More…
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion. There were 415 riders at the Creston ATV poker run. Folks came from Delaware, Michigan and places in between. The community would like to thank all those who came, rode, fixed and served the food, did the Read More…
Above map shows projected extension locations for water service. The Mt. Zion Public Service District hosted a town hall meeting at the Upper West Fork Park on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 to allow the pubic to weigh in on the possibility of an extension of the water line from the current ending location of Chloe Read More…
by Rebecca Swisher Let me begin by saying this was all student led and driven. The idea, originally coming from Ashlyn Boak, a junior at CCHS and a Health Occupations student at CGCC. Her colleagues were quickly on board and put their plan into motion. These ladies finished the required clinical hours on LTC at Read More…
A few years ago, I lived in Alexandria, La., where I worked for The Town Talk as the sports editor. I also wrote a few non-sports for the publication and what’s going on here in Central West Virginia brought back some memories. I remember writing one about EMT/ambulance services. Rapides Parish, where Alexandria is located, Read More…
Hazel was one of the many youth who enjoyed their day fishing in newly stocked ponds by Hope Gas at the Calhoun County Park. On Saturday morning, April 27th, 2024 Hazel caught a nice size bass, but refused to get her picture taken with the “scary fish.” (Below)
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring for transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009. After confirming the first positive case on Monday, state health leaders have learned of 152 additional people who were potentially exposed, 128 West Virginia residents from 30 counties and 24 out-of-state contacts from four Read More…
In a report received yesterday from the PSC, sent to all parties concerned with the recent appeal against the Town of Grantsville’s rate increase request, the WV Public Service Commission stated that the current hold on consideration was continued until May 1, 2024. This was done to allow the Town of Grantsville to make any Read More…