In a complaint filed on December 17th, 2025 by Sergeant KM Williams of the Grantsville WV Detachment of the WV State Police, a current and a former city official’s altercation has once again placed Calhoun County on the State stage of embarrassing debacles for Calhoun County citizens. In his complaint, Sgt. Williams stated that on Read More…
Hit the Slopes at Light the Night
West Virginia’s New Interactive Ski Simulator West Virginia ski season off to excellent start with all five resorts now open Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism is bringing a taste of the mountains to the capital city this weekend at the Dirty Birds Light the Night event. Guests visiting GoMart Ballpark today, Friday, Read More…
Sen. Ben Queen Announces Reelection; Reaffirms Commitment to Children, Jobs, and Community Development
Above photo: State Senator Ben Queen addresses supporters Tuesday night at the Bridgeport Conference Center, where he announced he will seek reelection to the West Virginia State Senate. Bridgeport, West Virginia – State Senator Ben Queen announced today that he will seek reelection to the West Virginia State Senate, continuing his service to the people Read More…
Chester Dillon Marks Obituary
Chester Dillon Marks, 84, of Rosedale, West Virginia, passed away December 9, 2025, at Glenville Center. He was born December 6, 1941, at Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Finley Ralph and Flossie May Mackey Marks. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers Jeffro, Ronnie, Jerry, and an infant Read More…
Special and Regular Commission Meetings December 22nd
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, December 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm I. Call to Order II. Introductions III. Discussion of Current and Future Projects; Roles and Responsibilities; Action Plans IV. Recess until 6:00 pm REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, December 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer Followed by Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order III. Special Recognition – Circuit Clerk, Sheila Garretson Retirement IV. Public Comment – please indicate on the sign Read More…
Richard Hosey Obituary
Richard Hosey, 88, of Grantsville, WV, passed away on December 13, 2025. He died at home peacefully surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. He was born October 7, 1937, in Grantsville, WV, to the late former Ada Gibson “Nutter” and Hale Hosey. Rick is survived by his son Charles Richard “Richie” Hosey and Read More…
Goodrich Charged with DUI 3rd Following Incident at Minnie Hamilton
Thirty eight year old, Paul Richard Goodrich III of Chloe, WV has been arrested and charged with felony DUI 3rd offense following a 911 call by staff at Minnie Hamilton Health System. Following his arrest, the bond of Mr. Goodrich was set at $15,000 by Magistrate Richard Postalwait and the defendant is being held in Read More…
Calhoun Magistrate Court Report for November 2025
Misdemeanors Felonies
THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE IS NOT A PLACE FOR RETAIL THERAPY
By Shari Johnson, Publisher A few days ago, I set in my mind that I would square away the Health Insurance of our family 2026. Hearing all the chatter on the news and social media regarding the WV Marketplace seeing a significant increase I was prepared… or so I thought. I plugged all my information Read More…
GOVERNOR MORRISEY HIGHLIGHTS MEASURABLE PROGRESS AND CONTINUED REFORM IN WEST VIRGINIA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today highlighted measurable progress in West Virginia’s child welfare system, pointing to improved outcomes for children, families, and providers while continuing to address long-standing structural challenges within Child Protective Services. “One of my top priorities is bringing West Virginia children home and keeping them close to their families and communities Read More…




















