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Valarie Cook, age 27, of Grantsville was arrested on February 18th, 2025 for a bond violation regarding two 2024 cases. Cook was charged with Creating an Open Dump and Failure to Have Waste Disposal on October 15th, 2024 by Natural Resources Police Sergeant C.R. Stephens as well as being charged with Petit Lareny on November Read More…
Buckhannon Upsher High School hosted the Central region LDE contests on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025. Calhoun had members competing in both Extemporaneous Public Speaking and Employment Skills. 🥈Camron Jarvis received second place in Employment Skills. 🥈Lauren Lovejoy received second place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Congratulations to both members! What a great way to celebrate National Read More…
A Bill introduced this term into the West Virginia Legislature seeks to protect the rights of farmers, especially of the small rural farmers like those in West Virginia. The purpose of House Bill 2454 is to clarify the Right to Farm Act and the intent of the legislature to promote agriculture through agricultural businesses, promote Read More…
Velcia Ann Stevens, 84, of Mt. Zion, WV, passed away February 16, 2025, at her home. She was born February 9, 1941, in Roane County, WV, a daughter of the late Orval and Icy Tanner. She had worked at BFG and Kellwood and had been a foster grantdparent with Calhoun County Schools. Stump Funeral Home Read More…
Southern West Virginia experienced severe flooding over the weekend brought on by an exceptionally heavy rain event. Gov. Patrick Morrissey declared a State of Emergency in Boone, Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Williamson in Mingo County utilized their flood walls for the first major test since they Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission will be having a work session on Friday at 4pm in the little court room with E-911. The Community is encouraged to attend.
The Calhoun County Commission is taking application for the position of County Administrator. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, but a master’s degree is preferred along with three years of experience as an upper level manager. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Applicants should submit their resume to Craig Arthur, Commissioner President, at Read More…
