While many local residents know of Big Ugly Creek in Lincoln County, very few are familiar with Bill of Big Ugly Creek. Although Bill is[Read More…]
Author: Ron Allen
Basic Bible: Affection for Things Above
Colossians 3:1-17 The actions of believers do not always match that which we profess to believe. Paul addresses the disconnect between belief and action in[Read More…]
Putnam Places High at Mountain State Senior Olympics
Ann Riffee poses with the 2nd Place Women’s trophy and her 13 ribbons. During the week of June 10-13, 2025, six Putnam seniors represented Putnam[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces New Purple Alert Program
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday, July 1st, the launch of the state’s new Purple Alert system through the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Affection for Christ’s Church
Philippians 2:1-13 Paul lifts up a challenge to the Philippians with the words, “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, …any comfort of love,[Read More…]
Independence Day Celebrations in Hurricane and Buffalo
Independence Day is a big day for both Buffalo and Hurricane. Both communities will host their annual Independence Day Parade, followed by an afternoon and[Read More…]
Time Machine Failure Makes for VBS Fun
Pictured are the adult volunteers who survived time machine malfunctions at Bethel Baptist’s Vacation Bible School and mad scientist and VBS Director Nikki Brewer (right).[Read More…]
Basic Bible: Affection for Those in Christ
I John 4:7-21 “Beloved, let us love one another . . .” (v. 7). These are words written by the apostle John. Scholars believe that[Read More…]
Tour De Coal — Rewards of Beauty for Kayakers
Kayakers enjoying the beauty of the Coal River as viewed from the pedestrian bridge over the river at Hayes Middle School. The Tour De Coal[Read More…]
Summer Brings Increased Offerings At Country Roads Farmers Market
The offerings at Country Roads Farmers Market at Valley Park are about to multiply in rapid fashion. The market opened in early May with vendors[Read More…]