Letters Politics

Republican Chair Calls Out Commissioners Helmick and Walker

Received 8/12/23 from Republican Chair, Roger Propst Regarding the appointment of Michael Hicks as Prosecuting Attorney of Calhoun County: This whole thing was orchestrated by Commissioners Walker and Helmick. Mr. Hicks changed his registration on July 5th prior to Prosecutor Jeffries submitting his resignation to the Commission on July 17th. Obviously, this information was leaked Read More…

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NEWS FROM THE DEMOCRATIC VIEWPOINT 8-9-23

Submitted by Deirdre Purdy CAPITALISM, SOCIALISM, AND MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, warned folks at a conservative conference that President Joe Biden is addressing such issues as“education, medical care, urban problems, rural poverty, transportation, Medicare, Medicaid, food stamps, and welfare.” Under Biden, Greene said, the U.S. has made “the largest public investment in social infrastructure and environmental programs, Read More…

Guest Writers News

As America Bails out Banks, Who’s going to Bail the Boat for which we are Sinking in? News from Creston to DeeCee

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston Community Building had a baked steak dinner Saturday March 18. The Creston Area Neighborhood Watch will have a litter pickup on Saturday March 25.  Be at the community building at 9 A. M.  Afterwards nourishment will be provided for Read More…

Art & Music Community Events News

The 62nd Annual Mt. Zion Ox Roast, Picnicking, Politicking and Pie Picking

The 62 Annual Mt. Zion Ox Roast was held at the Mt. Zion Community Park on Saturday, August 27th. The annual event didn’t disappoint with juicy roast beef sandwiches and all the homemade fixin’s and garden goodness. The very well attended event was a prime place for county candidates to meet the voters and allow Read More…

Community Events News

Republican Executive Committee is Setting their Priorities for a Greater County Presence

The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee has reorganized in hopes of encouraging fellow Republicans around the county to become locally active in the election of leadership that represents values and beliefs for the success of our nation and the good of our communities. Meetings are held in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse Read More…

News

Who are you voting for in the West Virginia Congress Race?

Listed in the order from the Secretary of State’s website and without endorsement, below you’ll find the list of candidates currently running for West Virginia Congress in District 1 which covers Calhoun County. Each candidate is listed with their campaign photo and the platform or issues for which they’re running listed beneath it. For more Read More…