Crimes/Punishment News

Harris found in possession of additional gun

According to a complaint filed by Trooper Brian E. Young of the West Virginia State Police in the office of Magistrate Lora Davis, Young stated that on or about July 28th, 2022 at 6 p.m. Kenneth Harris had been served with a Domestic Violence Petition by Trooper Young at his residence located at 4071 E. Read More…

News Obituary

💐Thelma V. Beckett

Thelma V. Beckett, 98, of Arnoldsburg, WV, formerly of Clay, WV passed away at her home Monday, October 24, 2022. She was the granddaughter of the late Rosie Dawson and daughter of the late William Payne. She was born in Valley Fork, WV, on August 10, 1924. She was married to the late Odis Beckett. Read More…

Human Interest News

The White’s Have Only One Regret about Moving to Calhoun County, Not doing it sooner

Don’t be deceived by the outdoor setting and the blue tarp that so many of us are accustomed to throwing over the back of a pickup truck or a yard sale table. It wasn’t an ordinary tarp, and it wasn’t an ordinary evening when I interviewed another new family in Calhoun, three generations of White’s. Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Tallhammer Charged with 3rd Offense DUI

A Criminal complaint filed by Trooper Brian Young on October 20th, 2022 stated that on that same date he had observed a black Ford Mustang driving south on WV 16 near Orma, WV without an inspection sticker and an expired registration. Following a traffic stop the driver of the vehicle, Timothy Tallhammer, was asked to Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Murphy Arrested for Misdemeanor Possession of Meth

Shaina Connor Murphy, age 26, of Grantsville, WV was arrested October 20th and held on $3,000 bond at the WV Central Regional Jail. She has since been released. Brian Young filed a complaint with Magistrate Lora Davis on October 20th, 2022 stating that on that date he had observed a black Ford Mustang driving south Read More…

News

Calhoun Middle High School Placed on Lockdown, Now lifted

Calhoun Middle High School was placed on a Code Red Lockdown this morning around 8:30 a.m. when the West Virginia State Police was notified of a possible threat against someone in the building. After an investigation into the matter it was found unsubstantiated and the Lockdown was lifted. A Code Red lockdown locks all students Read More…

Art & Music Human Interest News

Meet the Plato’s – Their story will make you laugh, cry and want to know them as friends

I first met the Plato’s where I meet many people in my life, at church! When Jack and Lola Clark invited them to a Victory Baptist Church service. But it wasn’t until our chance meetings became several overlapping events that I truly began to call them friends. I knew they were not West Virginians, but Read More…

News Sports

Calhoun Little Red Devil B Team moving on to Championship Round

Photos by Clear Blue Skys Studio Story by Kevin Cunningham On Sunday October 23rd the 9-0 Calhoun Little Red Devil B team travelled to Roane county for a semi-final playoff game looking to earn a berth to the championship round. They faced a tough 7-1 Tyler County Knights team. The game was low scoring and Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces over $1.2 million in Justice Assistance Grant awards

10/24/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $1,204,534.00 in Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funds to thirty-nine (39) projects statewide. These funds will be used to assist state agencies, local units of government, and private non-profit agencies in carrying out specific programs that offer a high probability of improving the functioning of Read More…

Art & Music News Schools

Fall Percussion Ensemble Concert Planned at Glenville State University 

GLENVILLE, WV – The Glenville State University Percussion Ensemble will hold a fall concert on Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium. Admission is by donation. Attendees can expect to hear a range of literature written specifically for percussion, including African drumming, avant-garde, small percussion groups, and full percussion ensemble. Read More…