Mr. Michael Jackson, Criminal Justice Instructor at Calhoun Gilmer Career Center has been conducting an Emergency Service Summer Camp Program. Throughout the week the Middle and High School students have been introduced to the various departments, tactics and skills of Emergency Services including: Fire Suppression, Self Rescue, Hose Maze, Baseline Vitals, K-9 Crews (Cadavar Dogs Read More…
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July 4th brings a Great Day of Entertainment at Calhoun County Park!
With Events Friday and Saturday to ignite good times! Donald Pitts, President of the Calhoun County Park, posted the question on Social medial ”Hey Calhoun County and surrounding areas, are you ready for a great holiday weekend?” We hope the answer is a resounding ”Yes!” because this weekend is filled with plenty of things to Read More…
Will Freed’s come along way since Rush Run, But his heart’s still here
I spent a few days trying to connect with Will Freed of the Will Freed Band; a man of many talents with a schedule to match. Having just finished 7 shows in 6 days, with one day between before the chaos that he calls life begins again. That’s a far stretch from the life he Read More…
How are we affected in Calhoun County by the Supreme Court’s Overturning of Roe vs. Wade?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional protection for abortion and allowing states to set their own laws regulating the procedure. This represents one of the most significant judicial reversals in generations. Following a conversation with a young lady on social media I discovered that after the reversal Read More…
Calhoun Alumni Invitation to Catch Up on the Latest
The 1982 Foundation is hosting their very first Red Devil Revolution for all Calhoun High School and Calhoun Middle High School Alumni. Saturday, July 2nd at noon, all classes are invited to join together at the Calhoun Community Center (Old High School) for a reunion day. Classes celebrating milestone years – 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, Read More…
Annie’s Appalachian Adventures Book Reading at the FRN
Everyone knows a child who needs the first book in our series, The Letter. If you are a mental healthcare professional, social worker, school teacher, or concerned parent explore our websites and consider picking up a copy of this book to keep in your toolbox. Annie’s Appalachian Adventures is a literary children’s series of empowerment Read More…
EMS Problems across West Virginia being Addressed by Governor Justice
During the Wednesday news briefing, Governor Jim Justice addressed the continued problems emergency medical services face due to staff shortages, increased healthcare and fuel costs, especially in rural communities such as our own. Justice said that he had instructed the DHHR Bureau for Medical Services to submit a State Plan Amendment to seek approval to Read More…
Calhoun Schools hosting Summer Camps filled with Fun and Learning Opportunities
From Laura Webb. 4th Grade Teacher, Arnoldsburg School SummerBoost 2022 has officially started at Calhoun Middle High School! We have roughly 90 students enrolled in the summer fun. Throughout the summer, students will have the chance to participate in a variety of camps like reader’s theater, food prep, arts and crafts, STEM, music, and cardio Read More…
Carpenter Arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance
Tyler Ray Carpenter, age 26 was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription. His incarceration began on June 21, 2022 at the West Virginia Central Regional Jail where he is being held on a $3,000 bond in misdemeanor case number 22-M07M-25.