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Wood Festival Continues with a Full day of Fun & Entertainment

The 61st Calhoun County Wood Festival wraps up today with a full day of fun and entertainment, with fire works at evening’s end to finish out the event. Today’s parade that is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. is said to be the largest Wood Festival Parade with approximately 39 entries! The schedule of Read More…

Community Events Entertainment News

61st Annual Calhoun County Wood Festival Day One!

The 61st Annual Calhoun County Wood Festival kicked off in Grantsville, WV at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 with the opening of booths and vendors. Multiple booths feature hand made crafts, with many talented woodcrafters selling their wares. In addition to the crafters the Wood Festival event hosted local and regional talent for Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces expansion of the West Virginia Waterfall Trail

Nation’s first statewide waterfall trail gets nine new stopsCHARLESTON, WV – Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Jim Justice today announced a major expansion of the popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail. The trail now has nine new stops, bringing the total up to 38 for those looking to explore cascades across the Mountain State. Since its launch Read More…

Government News

Calhoun Representative Carol Miller & Colleagues lead on Bill to Complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline

Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the Mountain Valley Pipeline Completion Act alongside Congressman John Joyce (R-PA) and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) which will complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline.  Click Here for full bill text. “Ensuring that the natural resources beneath the feet of my constituents in Pennsylvania are able to reach Americans across the country is critical to Read More…

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“It’s Getting Real” – 1982 Foundation Project Taking Shape

You can almost hear the children’s laughter coming from the Pool Site as the measuring stakes are being driven into the ground by 1982 Foundation’s Construction team. You can almost feel the strength from those that are recovering from addiction who will discover a program of support in the old bus garage. Future babies are Read More…

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First Lady Justice announces West Virginia Birthday Punch Contest

CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that her office will be hosting a West Virginia Birthday Punch Contest in honor of the state’s 160th birthday. West Virginia residents are invited to create and submit an original (non-alcoholic) punch recipe.  The top-prize winning recipe will be served at this year’s West Virginia Day Celebration at Read More…