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W.V. Molasses Festival – One Month Away

Submitted by Janet Marks The 55th West Virginia Molasses Festival will be held September 22,23,24 this year.  Our theme is “Mountain Grown Sweetness” .  Some of the fun activities for the kids will be bouncy houses, dime toss, balloon darts and on Friday is “Heritage Days”.  Watch for additional info and announcements!   Friday’s music and entertainment will be by Redemption’s Legacy @ 3 and by The Randy White Read More…

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Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Bill Duskey noted that now he is on the mend although he will have to undergo additional tests.  He thanked folks for their prayers and noted that some of the women folk in his neighborhood were “trying to fatten him up”. Read More…

Business News

Calhoun County is 2nd in the State as a ”Super Commuting” County

An interesting statistic showing the great need in Calhoun County for Economic attention from those in positions to help. There are more than 283 million vehicles on the road in the United States, and many of those cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles are used to ferry people to and from their homes and jobs during their daily Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News West Virginia

West Virginia County Deputy Sheriff Charged with Using Excessive Force and Engaging in Cover-Up

Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of West Virginia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 18, 2022 CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA — A federal court unsealed a two-count indictment today against Monongalia County, West Virginia, Deputy Sheriff Lance Kuretza, 38, for depriving an individual of his civil rights by using excessive force and for writing a Read More…

News

West Virginia State Police Seek Your help

The West Virginia State Police is participating in the 9th Annual AAST / American Association of State Troopers, Americas best looking cruiser calendar contest. If you’d like to offer your support, follow the link below and vote West Virginia’s Blue and Golds for the win! Share this post with your friends on social media. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHXV8ZS

Health News News

Jackson General Hospital, WVU Health System officials break ground on new hospital wing

RIPLEY, W.Va. – Officials from WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital (JGH) and the West Virginia University Health System today (Aug. 19) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-story hospital wing.  “This is such an exciting time for our community, region, and state,” Stephanie McCoy, president and CEO of Jackson General Hospital, said. “It truly is a Read More…

News Schools

West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Goals and Gains

According to the WV Higher Education Policy Commission, In order to meet the state’s employers and to facilitate continued economic growth, it is estimated that nearly two thirds of working aged adults will need to hold a high quality, postsecondary credential. To meet this demand, West Virginia has embarked on an outreach campaign called ”West Read More…

News Schools

Governor and First Lady Justice announce next seven schools to receive Friends With Paws therapy dogs for Fall 2022 

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the next seven schools that will receive certified therapy dogs as a part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. “Bringing these seven additional dogs into our Friends With Paws therapy dog program will greatly enhance our Communities In Schools initiative,” First Lady Read More…

News Sports

Calhoun Cheerleaders give Invitation to Join with them at WVU Spirit Day

Calhoun Red Devil Cheerleaders will be celebrating WVU Spirit Day on September 10th by attending the WVU vs. Kansas game. The Cheer Group who sells the most tickets for the event will receive a special Thank You photo from the WVU Spirit Squad. A regular ticket starts at $75, making this a big discount. Anyone Read More…