The Senior Class of Calhoun Middle High School were given the opportunity to provide the information in this series of highlights, as an introduction to the graduating class of 2024. Some chose, their name only, others answered a few questions, but none the less we are proud as a community of each and every student Read More…
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Calhoun Students Sign on For Glenville State University Cheer Team
Three Calhoun students and Cheer Team members coached by Calhoun Cheer Coach, Whitney Butler, have now signed on to cheer at the next level with Glenville State University’s Cheer squad, coached by Head Coach Bridgett Carr. Nyla Warner, Grace Vincent and Jacy Stehman met with Coach Carr to sign on the line and begin their Read More…
One Step Closer to Opening Day with a Little Help from Local Divers
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…
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…



















