Guest Writers

Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church.  From what one reads elsewhere the schism in the church continues with a group that seems determined to ignore Biblical teaching in favor of “modern thought” likely with the intent to destroy the church & Christianity.  A fellow named Paul talked Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces legislation to eliminate car tax immediately without Amendment 2 

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the Car and All Vehicles Tax Elimination and Protection of Local Government Act, which would credit property taxes paid on certain vehicles back to taxpayers without amending the West Virginia Constitution, as proposed by Amendment 2. “Today I am proposing legislation to get rid of the car tax Read More…

Business Government News

An Explanation of Amendment 2 From Alvin Engelke

I asked Alvin Engelke, a man for which I personally value the opinion of, to provide insight on Amendment 2 that will be voted on, on the November 8th ballot. I ”attempted” to understand the ”book” that Alvin refers to myself, which was provided by the State, titled ”County by County Assessment Data And Potential Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission Community Work Meeting Addresses Community Concerns

The work meeting opened with a request from community member Deb Goff, requesting information regarding Amendment 2. According to Commissioner Michael Hicks the Amendment will cause county proceeds from the results to fluctuate with uncertainty from year to year, especially the amount of tax revenue that is paid directly to Calhoun County School, causing them Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News

The big fall Creston ATV poker run will be held Saturday, September 24 at the Creston Community Building.  Creston is halfway between Grantsville & Elizabeth on W. Va. Route 5.  Signups stop at noon.  Come early, have biscuits & gravy for breakfast and then, along with family and friends ride the route.  Because of an Read More…