From the Office of Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries: Amy Lou Yoak – first appearance continued. Loretta Kay Douglas – arrest warrant issued for failing to appear. Tony McCune – arraignment. Trial scheduled for July 19, 2022. Thomas Leon Clover- first appearance. Jesse Brent Roberts – first appearance. Abbie Dale Sturms – hearing to revoke plea agreement Read More…
Year: 2022
Don’t miss your opportunity – Filing Date Closing in
Primary Elections are elections held for the purpose of nominating candidates by political parties for offices on the General Election ballot. The opening day for filing to run for the offices listed below was January 10, and the closing date will be January 29, 2022. A relatively low interest was shown in Calhoun’s Primary election Read More…
COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS REACH ALL-TIME RECORD HIGH
On Wednesday, Gov. Justice reported that there are now 18,149 active cases of COVID-19 and 1,043 COVID-related hospitalizations statewide; the highest number of hospitalizations for any day since the start of the pandemic. The cumulative percent positivity rate stands at 7.85%. COVID-19 Dashboard | Coronavirus.wv.govAn updated breakdown of the West Virginia County Alert Map is as follows:Red (40) | Orange (8) | Gold Read More…
Craig Arthur Announces Candidacy Platform
Hello, My name is Craig Arthur, and I am running as a Republican candidate for County Commissioner. I was born and raised here in Calhoun County. From an early age, I was taught to treat others the way God treats us. This is the most important thing in life after salvation. I have been blessed with amazing Read More…
French Creek Freddie’s 45th Celebration
Jan. 25, 2022 FRENCH CREEK, WV — West Virginia’s Groundhog Day celebration will be a milestone event for French Creek Freddie, who will make his 45th weather forecast during a public event at the State Wildlife Center on Feb. 2. The family friendly event is free to attend and gates will open at 8:30 a.m. Groundhog Day Read More…
COVID-19 update
1/25/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 25, 2022, there are currently 19,277 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been five deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,650 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 53-year old male from Read More…
The 1982 Foundation is Restoring History and Hope
Tuesday evening brought together the leaders of the 1982 Foundation, under the direction of Crystal Mersh, to discuss the up and coming plans for 2022. Eleven members joined the online Zoom meeting to listen and add their input on the event calendar which is filled with opportunity. The Mission of the 1982 Foundation is to Read More…
Pleasant Hill PSD Smithville Update
According to Karen Shreve, Pleasant Hill PSD Office Manager, the field crews found one leak today and have it repaired. They are now pressuring up the line, which if it is successful, they will open the last valve on Staunton tpk tonight. Ms. Shreve stated that the Smithville School currently has “some” water and was Read More…
Calhoun Schools to Receive $487,329 in Funding from DOJ
JANUARY 24, 2022 Charleston, WV – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,341,957 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for several programs in West Virginia. This funding will support day report center service, police department body worn camera expansion, and school violence prevention. Read More…