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Snow and ice has begun forming on the road ways even with the attempt of the WV DOH to keep ahead of the storm. Ice has also begun to weight down branches causing the possibility of power outages across the area. Volunteer Fire Departments are on high alert and it is advised for everyone to Read More…
Panic purchasing emptied the Spencer Walmart shelves of basic and not so basic supplies on Saturday, January 15th, ahead of today’s storm. It’s almost inevitable when weather or other issues threaten to home bound people. Stocking up with essentials at local grocery stores quickly create bare shelves, causing more panic for those who delayed their Read More…
Calhoun Control received word from Roane County at about 7 p.m. Saturday, January 15th, that one of their County Deputies was in pursuit of a silver vehicle traveling along Route 33 at speeds of 90-100 mph. The chase was initiated by Roane Deputy Wiley T. Raines, and joined by Calhoun Sheriff Warren Basnett, who was Read More…
WV DOH Calhoun Division were busy Sunday preparing to get ahead of the winter storm that is expected to bring up to 8 inches of snow and possibly ice. Crew Chief Rick Hopkins stated that currently they have approximately 2500 tons of salt and 9-10 trucks available to keep the roads clear. County citizens are Read More…
Storm tomorrow but full moon tonight taken by Richard Westfall
Youth League Basketball opened at 9 a.m. with the youngest in the sport, using their time to learn the basic skills of game without competition. Volunteer Coaches and High School Varsity players who are paying it forward by volunteering to assist in teaching the younger players the art of basketball, the joy in winning and Read More…
COVID-19 Daily Update 1-14-2022 1/14/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 14, 2022, there are currently 17,364 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,516 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 66-year Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state Sunday. Click here to view State of Preparedness declaration The declaration directs the State Emergency Operations Center and its partner agencies to prepare to respond to the Read More…
Julie Sears, OES Director submitted the December monthly totals for the E-911 Call Center with regard to individual agencies as well as the total number of calls received for the year 2021. 3,343 calls were answered by the staff of Calhoun E-911 in the year 202.1 The Event Count by Agency is as follows: Arnoldsburg Read More…
The Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched by Calhoun Control to a structure fire shortly before 9 a.m. at 807 Dennis Fork Road. The call was however 1022’d (canceled) when the residents of the home managed to put out the fire themselves and the structure occupants were deemed safe.
