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…
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Civil Air Patrol has Change of Command
On Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Commander and Major Donna Umstead relinquished her authority as Commander to Lt. Col. Lewis P. Craddock who will serve the next four years as Commander of the Calhoun Composite Squadron. This will be Lt. Col. Craddock’s third term serving as Commander. He and Major Umstead wrote the charter to start Read More…
Little Kanawha River at Flood Stage and Rising
As the waters broke over the banks of the Little Kanawha and headed toward the campus of Avalon hearts began to sink, thinking of the possible clean up to come. But not only for the campus area, but also from the West Fork, Arnoldsburg, Russett, Route 5’s east and West there are people in the Read More…
Falls & Jones Bluegrass Jam was a Great Success
The first of what is hoped to be an annual two day event was packed with some of the greatest bluegrass musicians in West Virginia and multiple other States. The Calhoun County barn was filled to the brim both upstairs and down with picking sessions in every corner. Impromptu pop up jam sessions were reminiscent Read More…
County “Make it Shine” Clean Up Project on Saturday, April 6th
All the supplies necessary to make your community shine will be available at Mom’s Place in Grantsville on April 6th at 9:00 am. Brenda Bush, who has literally cleaned miles and miles of Calhoun County roads and rivers, sends out the encouraging words “Don’t let this cool weather scare you! Hope to see lots of Read More…
Experiencing the Seder at First Baptist Church
WHAT’S A SEDER? The seder, a festive holiday meal, actually means “order.” It is called this because the meal is done in a certain order which takes us from slavery to freedom. The Haggadah – which means “the telling” – is the book used at the Passover seder. The Haggadah explains the foods on the Seder plate Read More…
Think Your Chili’s the Best? Get your bragging rights!
April 13th at the spring fling. Recovery chili cook off! The chili cook off is to raise awareness, engage the community, and share in the hope of recovery. Sara Ritchie will be giving her lead. She will be on the main stage for a 45 minute, powerful message of recovery. If you have not heard Read More…