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Denzil Darren Runyon, 87, of the Normantown Community passed away on the eve of April 2, 2025, surrounded by family, in Minnie Hamilton Long Term Care Facility in Grantsville. He was born on April 28, 1937, to the late Worthy Darren Runyon and Bertha Brady Runyon. Denzil was preceded in death by his siblings: Maxine Read More…
The Calhoun LEPC met on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 in the face of more incoming rain and the expectation of flooding across the area. Those in attendance were Tina Hamrick, Jess Metz, Eric Lupardus, Carl and Judy Brannon, Jason Wilson and Kelli Barr participated by phone. The groups primary discussion was to determine if there Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Due to developing weather patterns that will bring multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and high winds in West Virginia beginning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, through Sunday, April 6, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties. “I am urging all West Virginians to heed Read More…
Local teen, Madison Jones, was crowned the Teen Queen at the WV Interstate Fair and Expo Pageant held on Saturday March 29 at WVU-P. Madison, along with Queen Elizabeth McDonald will reign over the Interstate Fair and Expo June 17-21, 2025. Madison, a sophomore at CMHS, is the daughter of Kenny and Debbie Jones of Read More…
Calhoun make it shine is Saturday is April 5th, 2025. If you’d like to be a part of making our community shine , pick up supplies at Mom’s Place Too in Grantsville, WV or Cabot Recycling Station . You can pick up early if not picking up in town. The free supplies will be set Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – April 2nd is being celebrated by the West Virginia legislature as Prevention & Recovery Day at the State Capitol. In support of that endeavor, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has released a recent interview with Michael Cole, Co-Founder and Chairman of a non-profit organization named Lauren’s Wish. The purpose of Secretary Warner’s interview is to help raise awareness Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The SFMNP is designed to help low-income senior citizens access fresh, local fruit and vegetables. Seniors sign up for the vouchers at their county-level senior center. Applications will be Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) is proud to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of strengthening families, promoting child well-being, and preventing child abuse and neglect in West Virginia. “National Child Abuse Prevention Month reminds us Read More…
Jo Ellen Walton Fitzwater, 78, of Glenville, West Virginia, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Braxton Memorial Hospital from a short illness, with her daughter at her side. Jo Ellen was born on October 1, 1946, to the late George Edward Walton Sr. and late Carmelita Eldora (Cagg) Walton from Ashland, Kentucky. She was Read More…