News Politics

NEWS from a RURAL WV DEMOCRATIC VIEWPOINT

Submitted by Deirdre Purdy FUND UKRAINE!   MAGA REPUBLICANS WEAKEN AMERICA – AGAIN In February 2022, Russia, unprovoked, invaded its neighbor Ukraine.  Putin thought Ukraine would roll over.  It hasn’t.  Instead, the world now suffers the largest conflict since WWII. American support for Ukraine is critical to Ukraine’s fight against Russia, but 41 other countries have also joined the defense, supplying money, arms, security, and humanitarian help.  President Biden leads these Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces more than $800,000 in Sexual Assault Services Program grant awards

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $801,797.00 in West Virginia Sexual Assault Services Program grant funds to the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services. These funds will be used to provide and expand direct services to victims of sexual assault throughout the state. The Sexual Assault Services Program Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News: Frontier has folks at the mercy of those who don’t care and are not answerable to anyone

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M.  E.  church. Creston Neighborhood Watch is Monday, October 9 at 6 P. M. at the Community Building. Several area residents were involved in Pioneer Days in Elizabeth. Next week it is the Black Walnut Festival in Spencer. It was learned that Francis Lockhart Read More…

Hunting News

Sampson “On the Board with an Absolute Tank of a Calhoun County WV Buck”

Photos used by permission of Feathers, Scale & Whitetails From the images on the Feathers, Scales & Whitetails Facebook page, West Virginia’s, and more specifically, Calhoun County’s Archery season kicked off pretty well. The site managers posted photos of Cameron Sampson and Roman Wilson’s deer harvest, saying of Cameron, that he was “On the board Read More…

Community Events News

The 1982 Foundation Fall Fest 2023 – A day full of food, fun and festivities!

The annual Fall Fest of The 1982 Foundation did not disappoint, nor did the weather. Although temperatures at times got a little cool, the crowd bundled up and enjoyed the day mulling around the Wayne Underwood field to view crafts, food and informational vendors, antique cars and most importantly spent time catching up and connecting Read More…

Health News News

Roane General’s Arnoldsburg Clinic Now Serving Calhoun

Roane General Hospital celebrated their opening day with an Open House On Saturday, September 30th. The clinic is now accepting patients with their multi-specialty team of healthcare providers, primary care, cardiology, and walk-in services. Arnoldsburg Medical Clinic will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Walk-in patients will be welcome. The new rural health clinic is  located at 1024 Read More…

News Schools

Pioneer Shooting Club takes aim at Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

The Pioneer Shooting Club is once again taking a stand in the fight against breast cancer as it proudly announces its 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Auction. This event, scheduled to take place on October 11th at 5:30 pm in the Mollohan Center Ballroom, promises to be a powerful and impactful occasion dedicated to raising funds and Read More…

Uncategorized

Professor Kristen Tunno Set to Inspire at the Women Leaders National Convention in New Orleans 

Professor Kristen Tunno, a prominent figure at Glenville State University serving as the Senior Woman Administrator in athletics and Lecturer of Business over the Sport Management program, is all set to represent Glenville State University at the upcoming Women Leaders National Convention in New Orleans from October 8th to 10th.  This exciting opportunity was made possible by Professor Tunno’s successful application Read More…

News Obituary

Jarrett “Jerry” Basil Rose Obituary

Jarrett “Jerry” Basil Rose, 59, of Orma, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2023, at home after an extended illness. He was born on February 7, 1964, in Grantsville, WV. A former resident of Fairmont, Jarrett enjoyed genealogy, antiquing, making others smile, and spending time with friends and family.  He was a former employee at Westbrook Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

An Opportunity for Hayland Producers

Attention Hayland Producers…the USDA has an opportunity to make hayland improvements to increase your forage quality, improve your soil quality, and work on fertility management. To find out of you are eligible or more information contact the local USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service at 304-927-1022 or stop in and see them across from Pizza Hut Read More…