John M. Kovach Obituary
John M. Kovach, 63, of Spencer, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Kanawha City, WV. He was born on November 8, 1962, in Middletown, CT and was the son of the late John Kovach. John worked as an electrician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his beloved pet, Duke. Left behind to Read More…
Local Preacher Boggs Passes in Wirt County Accident
It is with heavy hearts that the Boggs family shares the following information. On Saturday Steve had been evaluated in Parkersburg for chest pains, and after a stress test came back good, he was released. Yesterday, his pain returned and they were headed back to the hospital. Steve lost consciousness behind the wheel and their Read More…
GOVERNOR MORRISEY FILES AMICUS BRIEF DEFENDING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, PARENTAL RIGHTS IN VACCINE EXEMPTION CASE
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today filed an amicus brief with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals defending the state’s Equal Protection for Religion Act and the religious exemption process established under Executive Order 7-25. “West Virginia law protects religious freedom, and that law must be followed,” said Governor Morrisey. “Parents should not be forced Read More…
MOVHD taking Walk in Appointments
Nurse Practitioner, Devena Moore, will be available for Appointments at the Mid Ohio Valley Health Department at 300 Mill Street in Grantsville, WV on May 18th. For more information or questions calL 304-354-6101.
Who will Queen Ella crown?
The WV Molasses Festival Pageant, Sunday June 14th, 2026, at the Calhoun County Middle High School. Children’s pageant starts at 10:00amTeen/Queen pageant starts at 6:00pm Get those entries in today!! Children’s Pageant Application (4-12 years)https://pci.jotform.com/form/261164604288156Teen/Queen Pageant Application (13-21 years)https://pci.jotform.com/form/261164215520042
Larry Lawson Cunningham Obituary
Larry Lawson Cunningham, 74, of Duck, West Virginia, passed away April 26, 2026, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WV. He was born April 5, 1952, at Duck, WV, a son of John Holly Cunningham and the late Letha Mollohan Cunningham. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by brothers Darius, Leslie, and Read More…
SOFTBALL WINS 2026 MEC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP!
SALEM, Va. – In a week of one of the best individual tournament performances in Mountain East Conference softball history by Delaney Warnick, the Glenville State Pioneers used a fierce comeback in game one and 10 runs in game two to dethrone the University of Charleston and win the program’s first-ever MEC Tournament Championship! Warnick blasted six Read More…
CRESTON NEWS WEEK OF MAY 11th
A good crowd was on hand Saturday afternoon for the Creston Bingo game where folks said that they had a good time. In the morning some local folks had motored to Morristown for the delicious pancake breakfast there. Denise put on a special spread for Mother’s Day at the Shade Tree Diner. The barbecue smoked Read More…
God Literally Knocked a Knot on my Head This morning
by Shari Johnson, Publisher What a morning! About 4:30 a.m. I fell out of bed, struck my temple on the night stand which created a large goose egg, as well as banged my elbow and stoved myself up pretty good. I then made my way to the kitchen, the coffee pot, the dining room table Read More…