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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Nida of Creston, WV, on January 15, 2025, at the age of 75. Pat passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after her third courageous battle with breast cancer. Pat was born on March 3, 1949, in Creston, West Virginia, to Oris and Sylvia Read More…
The Calhoun County Republican Committee will be hosting their annual Lincoln Day Dinner event. This years’ event will be the celebration of faith, family and freedom a concert by Johnny Staats and the Cossin Brother. Nothing speaks Appalachian America better than a night of first class bluegrass and great food. Tickets will go on sale Read More…
Betty Faynell Wagoner, 87, of Big Bend, WV, passed away January 15, 2025. She was born November 10, 1937 to the late James O. and Lola E. Cox Kirby. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, sewing, and being with family and friends. She was a member of Spruce Hollow Community Church. Betty was Read More…
On Tuesday January 14th, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Calhoun County 911 Dispatch received a phone call from a witness who had followed a red in color 2023 Jeep Compass bearing a Mississippi Registration from Arnoldsburg, WV along WV Rt. 16 to Grantsville, WV. The witness stated that the vehicle was all over the roadway Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for matching (50-50) historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Department of Arts, Culture and History. Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation, or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Applications must be submitted through the online Read More…
The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Michael Hicks released the following information regarding Grand Jury held on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 in the Court of Judge Anita Harold Ashley. Indictments were returned for:
Deed book 311 – Page 266Kenneth Todd Godfrey, GrantorRobin L. Prayer fka Robin L. Speno and Joshua C. Pryor, GranteesDescription: Road Run 61 Acr Surf & Road Run 10 AcDistrict: ShermanConsideration: $250,000.00Deed book 311 – Page 269American Resources, Incorporated, GrantorRobert H. Bowers, Jr., GranteeDescription: 4 tractsDistric: WashingtonConsideration: $225,000.00Grantor:Mary Louise Smith Estate, by John Lane Wilson, Read More…
A Calhoun County Department of Highway Mechanics Truck left Route 5, West Little Kanawha Highway in the 1,000 block, striking the Sav-A-Tool Machine shop building, penetrating the western corner of the building with the entire truck. No injuries were reported of the driver or anyone inside. Water, Electricity and Gas service has been interrupted due Read More…
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