Although there has not been an official accident report released, statements from those on scene said that the truck had lost control and was swerving across the line when they hit the Subaru. The impact was so hard that there was debris from both vehicles strung down the road and into the field where the Read More…
Year: 2022
Calhoun County Commission Community Work Meeting Addresses Community Concerns
The work meeting opened with a request from community member Deb Goff, requesting information regarding Amendment 2. According to Commissioner Michael Hicks the Amendment will cause county proceeds from the results to fluctuate with uncertainty from year to year, especially the amount of tax revenue that is paid directly to Calhoun County School, causing them Read More…
Round Trip Chase Ends in Overdose Victim charged with Fleeing
Jessica Nicole Mckown of Crummies Creek Road, Arnoldsburg, WV has been charged with Fleeing while DUI by WV State Trooper J.D. Richards. According to his criminal complaint, On Sunday, October 2nd, Trooper Richards and EMS personnel responded to Crummies Creek Road after a report of a woman having taken 360 muscle relaxers. EMS responded before Read More…
Felony Arrest Following Intense call to the Mini Mart at Minnora
According to a criminal complaint filed by Trp. J.D. Richards, multiple officers responded to a call that came into Calhoun Control through 911 on June 10th, 2022. A woman had driven to Calhoun Mini Mart at Minnora and informed the cashier that her husband was trying to kill her. Trooper Richards, Deputy C.J. Myers and Read More…
Starcher Charged Again following felony arraignment
According to a complaint filed by Sheriff Warren Basnett, Samantha Brooke Starcher, 31 years old, of Wallback, WV appeared in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County on the 14th day of September 2022 for her previously scheduled arraignment on an indictment alleging Grand Larceny. She had previously posted bail using a bail bondsman, but a Read More…
Calhoun Circuit Court in Session Today with Judge Anita Harold Ashley
Tony McCune appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley in the Calhoun County Circuit Court on Thursday, October 6, 2022 for a pretrial conference on the charge of Sexual Assault 1st Degree. Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries appeared on behalf of the State of WV and Attorney Joel Baker represented Mr. McCune. Discovery had been provided to Read More…
WV WIC Announces Increase in Cash-Value Benefits
West Virginia’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WV WIC), within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health, announced a monthly increase in Cash-Value Benefits (CVB) for WV WIC participants. The increase is funded to states by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Read More…
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…
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…
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…
