Early spring or more winter? Groundhog Day is in one week and French Creek Freddie is preparing to make his prediction. Get the answer in real-time at our Groundhog Day celebration at the West Virginia Wildlife Center! Learn more at wvdnr.gov/west-virginia-wildlife-center. http://WVdnr.gov/wv-wildlife-center-announces-groundhog-day-activity-schedule
Month: January 2023
1982 Foundation Hosting Town Hall Meeting for Community Interest
President of The 1982 Foundation, Crystal Mersh and her team will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on February 12th at 2 p.m. at the Arnoldsburg Community Park. As this exciting adventure continues at the former Calhoun High School, opportunities for citizens and businesses to get involved will grow. The Town Hall meeting will be Read More…
đMary Sue Hannah
Mary Sue Hannah (Sue), 68, Passed away at the Clay Health Care Center, Big Otter, WV, on January 24, 2023. Sue was born January 30, 1954, in Roane County, to the late Preston McCumbers and the late Thelma King McCumbers. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence King, Read More…
đKevin Hale Richards
Kevin Hale Richards, 33, formerly of Big Springs WV passed away suddenly January 19, 2023. He was born July 10, 1989. The son of Ritchie Richards of Grantsville WV and the late Rosemary Brown also of Grantsville. Kevin was a fun and outgoing person. He loved coon hunting and turkey hunting. He is survived by Read More…
Brown Arrested Following Fantastical Tale of Intruders through a Trap Door
Based on information from a complaint filed by Nigel E. Jeffries, Prosecuting Attorney, on or about January 26, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., 58 year old, Stephan Paul Brown, contacted Calhoun County 911 . Brown reported to Calhoun County 911 that prowlers at his residence broke into his window. Additionally, he stated that people on his property were wishing him harm. At this time, Cpl. Brian E. Young prompted State Police dispatch to take over the call, at which time they contacted the accused to gather additional information. He informed both Calhoun County and State Police dispatchers that he had a firearm in his possession with which to protect himself. Additionally, the accused appeared to be disoriented or confused, and it was suspected that he was possibly intoxicated or over-medicated. Cpl. Brian E. Young and Trooper Joshua Richards (collectively, “Officers”) of the West Virginia State Police traveled to the accused’s residence at 4005 Pink Road, Amoldsburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia. The Officers contacted the accused at approximately 1 a.m. on January 27, 2023. At that time, Brown took the Officers around the property, pointing out Read More…
đNorma Hardway Drake
Norma Hardway Drake of Big Bend, W.V. and Apex, N.C. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25, 2023  She was born November 7, 1945, to Donald Hardway and Bonnie Yost Hardway. She is survived by her 2 sons Dwayne Drake and Donny Drake both of Big Bend, W.V. and one Read More…
Sarver Selected for Barr Professional Development Award
GLENVILLE, WV â Glenville State University Associate Professor of Business Dr. Mark Sarver has been selected to receive the 2022 Pete and Betsy Barr Professional Development Award. The award, which was first established in 2010 by former GSU President and First Lady Drs. Peter and Betsy Barr, is rotated annually between Glenville State faculty and Read More…
đCharity Lynn Holbert
Charity Lynn Holbert, 21, of Chloe, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born on February 8, 2001, the daughter of Kathryn and Scottie Holbert. She was the most spunky, kind-hearted person anyone could meet. She loved to dance and sing. She enjoyed buggy rides and Read More…
The Truth is âWe have Issuesâ
Thereâs a current blame game in America that has made its way to Calhoun County or perhaps it was always here, but it certainly seems more prevalent. The Republicanâs blame Democrats, the Democrats blame the Republicans, the Independents have jumped ship because theyâre tired of the blame but the truth of the matter is ânone Read More…
Wiss Sentenced to 6 Months for Driving Revoked DUI
Austin Garrett Wiss of Arnoldsburg, WV was sentenced in Calhoun Magistrate Court to six months in the WV Central Regional Jail for the offense of Driving a Revoked License for DUI. He is also being held on a $3000 bond for Roane County charges of Driving Revoked 3rd and Expired MVI.
