Accident News

A Wednesday Evening Narrow Miss on a Calhoun School Bus

Leonard and Barb Wilson were traveling home from Barb’s cardiologist appointment around 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022 when Leonard approached a stopped school bus at the mouth of Sinking Springs Road on South Calhoun Highway. As he attempted to slow down his 2004 Chevy Silverado he discovered that his brakes were gone. In an Read More…

Hunting News

4-H Volunteers Needed for Youth Hunting Sports Certification

This summer, we were able to offer air rifles and archery at 4-H Camp, and the kids loved it! Shooting Sports are a great opportunity for youth to learn shooting skills and safety in a structured environment. However, this is only possible with VOLUNTEERS interested in sharing their knowledge with the kids. We are looking Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission Agenda for Tuesday, October 11th Meeting

CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGTuesday, October 11, 2022  9:00 a.m. AGENDA MEETING ALSO BY ZOOM Meeting #5936021621 Password 1234Participate by Phone:  +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Toll Free) I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. ​Approve Minutes:  September 12, 2022 and September 22, 2022 III. Delegations/Requests: A. ​ IV. Reports A. E-911, LEPC and OESB. ​AmbulanceC. ​Wood Festival CommitteeD. ​CRIE. ​County ParkF. ​FRNG. ​Home Confinement ReportH. ​Sheriff’s ReportI. ​Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation V. New Business:A. ​Request Halloween PartiesB. ​Financial Statement FY22C. ​Local Government Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Land Resources Students Conduct Research in the Philippines

GLENVILLE, WV – This summer, three Glenville State University students and a faculty member traveled to the Philippines to conduct field research as part of an ongoing exchange program with the University of the Philippines Los Banos College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB CFNR). The Glenville State delegation included Dr. Rico Gazal and students Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Calhoun Magistrate Report for Month of September

Felony Report: WV, Deputy C.J. Myers vs. Jeremy Carl Ferrell, 22-M07F-00027, Conspiracy, Case dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postawait on 9/7/22. WV, Trooper Brian E. Young vs. Brandon Noyal Burdette, 22-M07F-00039, (1) Burglary (2) Conspiracy (3) Grand Larceny, Case dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 9/6/22. WV, Trooper J.D. Richards, vs. Stephanie June Tallhammer, 22-M07F-00041, Manufacture/deliver/possess Read More…

News Tourism

West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases Second Fall Foliage Report of the Season

Vibrant foliage now starting to appear in the state’s higher elevations Charleston, W.Va. – Fall color continues to spread into additional regions of the Mountain State and is reaching peak in highest elevations of the state as The West Virginia Department of Tourism releases its second fall foliage update of 2022. Although slightly behind the timeline Read More…

Business News

West Virginia Office of Broadband Advancing Digital Equity in the Mountain State 

In honor of Digital Inclusion Week, an annual event that raises awareness about digital equity work across the country, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development announced today the award of $730,000 for the development of West Virginia’s Digital Equity Plan. The funds, which come in the form of a Digital Equity Planning Grant from Read More…

Government News

Statewide Water Utility Cost Rankings from WVPSC

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has updated the current Water Utility Cost Rankings of the 365 public water companies in the State. Currently Grantsville ranks the lowest of the three county water utility companies selling 3400 gallons of water for $36.98. Grantsville ranks 152 statewide. Pleasant Hill Public Service District ranks second in Calhoun, Read More…

News

WV 2023 Wildlife Calendar Now Available

 The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that the 2023 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online at WVstateparks.com. “If you’re a hunter, angler or outdoor enthusiast, our award-winning wildlife calendar is simply the best calendar you can buy — no question about it,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We are Read More…

Hunting News

WEST VIRGINIA’S FALL TURKEY SEASON OPENS OCT. 8 

West Virginia’s fall hunting season for wild turkey is scheduled to open Oct. 8. Fall turkey season will be open Oct. 8-16 in all 55 counties. The season will be open an additional week in seven counties, from Oct. 24-30, and for three additional weeks in 14 counties, from Oct. 24-Nov. 13. Wildlife biologists analyze harvest data from Read More…