CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, March 14, 2022. 9:00 a.m. AGENDAMEETING ALSO BY ZOOM Meeting #5936021621 Password 1234Participate by Phone: +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Toll Free)Call To Order I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. Approve Minutes: February 14, 2022 and Board of Equalization meetings: January 31, February 4, February 9, February 14, February 18 and February 24 III. Delegations/Requests: A. Melissa O’Brien, Thompson and LittenB. Crystal Mersh – 1982 Foundation Read More…
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Great Things Are Happening
Samantha Jarvis Every year, students are given a benchmark test similar to the end of the year test (GSA) to determine the growth of each student academically throughout the year. We polled the students in 6th-8th grades to see what would motivate them to do their best on the benchmark, and their answer was a movie and pizza. Read More…
Crystal Mersh Continues to Bring Hope and State Attention to Calhoun County
Below is an update from the 1982 Foundation Facebook page that shows Crystal’s passion and drive to expand on her dreams for returning home to Calhoun County: Thomas WV is a beautiful town that sits on the bank of a river with a cool vibe and beautiful little shops. Thomas is going to be a Read More…
WVDHHR COVID-19 UPDATE
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 4, 2022, there are currently 2,088 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,440 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 67-year old male from Mercer Read More…
Our Children and the Anti-Racism Act of 2022
Opinion/Shari Johnson/Publisher On Wednesday, March 2, the WV Senate quickly passed 30 bills in order that those bills could continue on to the House of Delegates in time for Wednesday’s deadline to send them to the next body. One such bill was Senate Bill 498, creating the Anti-Racism Act. In a 21-12 vote, with Senator Read More…
CMHS Empowerment Academy students participate in drone tournament
From L to R: Gavin Hicks, Coby Staples, Tucker Sampson, Addie Collins, Daniel Coagrove, Anessia Kerry, Kayleigh Cunningham pose for a quick photo at the aerial drone tournament in Fairmont, WV. 2-28-2022/Whitney Butler/Writer WE HAVE LIFT OFF! Calhoun Empowerment Acadamy participate in drone competition On Saturday, February 26th, seven Calhoun Middle students traveled to Fairmont, WV Read More…
Spring Fling & Sportsman Event Competitions
Among the many events of the Calhoun County Community Center Spring Fling sponsored by The 1982 Foundation, two events are underway with the opportunity to spend some quality time in the outdoors with amazing rewards! The organizers of the event have received their permit for the Spring Fling Muskie Tournament which will be statewide, April Read More…
Calhoun’s Math Field Day Winners 2022
Bonnie Sands FEB 23, 2022 Students from across Calhoun County put their math skills to the test Tuesday, February 15th taking the annual county Math Field Day test. Students who place in the Calhoun County Math Field Day will have the opportunity to compete in the Western Regional Math Field day held March 15th, at WVUP. Read More…
Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for 41 counties ahead of potential flooding
2/23/2022 Downpours and steady rain forecast for much of state tomorrow and Friday CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for 41 counties throughout West Virginia due to the threat of flooding this week. The main threat will be possible isolated flash flooding due to heavy downpours or steady rain, with storms Read More…
Gov. Justice, COVID Czar say West Virginia could transition out of pandemic and into endemic “very soon”
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing today to update the public on the state’s latest pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts… WV COVID RESPONSE TEAM: PANDEMIC MAY TRANSITION TO ENDEMIC SOONDuring Monday’s briefing, Gov. Justice and State Coronavirus Czar Dr. Clay Marsh Read More…