Government News

Gov. Justice says January revenue surplus continues to show opportunity for tax cuts is now

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for January 2023 are $162.2 million above estimates and 8.5% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections are $995 million above estimate.  “Without any question in the world, our continued revenue surpluses prove that we can very safely and conservatively move forward Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Judge Ashley Refuses the Recommendation of Defense and State in Testerman Case

Judge Anita Harold Ashley had a second busy day in the Circuit Court of Calhoun with the following cases, in addition to the Greathouse sentencing (see separate story).  Co-defendants Dylan and David Paul Little appeared with their attorneys David Richardson and Daniel Minardi with regards to the charge of Transferring Stolen Goods. Their case was Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Greathouse Sentenced to 10-20 Years

William Greathouse, age 57, of Mt. Zion, WV was convicted on February 2, 2023 in Calhoun County Circuit Court of Sexual Abuse by a Parent/Custodian. Appearing before Judge Anita Harold Ashley, Greathouse’s attorney Daniel Minardi asked that his pre-sentence investigation and psychological reports be considered with regards to the determination of sentence. He further stated Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Recognized as Supportive Institution for Veterans

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University has been recognized by the website Military Supportive Colleges as a top pick among military-supportive universities in the Southeast Region of the United States. Glenville State earned the recognition among only five other public higher education institutions in West Virginia. Each recognized institution offers Yellow Ribbon program funding to Read More…

Community Events News

Notice and Agenda for WVU Extension Service Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETINGWVU-ROANE COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE COMMITTEE SPENCER, WEST VIRGINIALocation: Roane County Library110 Parking PlazaSpencer, WV (masks required)orVirtual Option: (Zoom Software) https://wvu.zoom.us/j/98902766616?pwd=Vk5FSnJDNDU4djlNWkwveTNXcjBSUT09 Meeting ID: 989 0276 6616Passcode: Garden2023NOne tap mobile+13017158592, 98902766616# US (Washington DC) +13052241968,,98902766616# USIf you must join by phone only, please use the following:877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Judge Anita Harold Ashley Arraigns Four, Smith Reports Assault in WVCRJ

Following a full morning of juvenile cases and one civil dispute, Judge Anita Harold Ashley arraigned four of the recently indicted defendants.  Timothy Lee Tallhammer, charged with DUI 3rd offense was the first to appear (via telecom) with his Attorney Daniel Minardi and Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries. He entered a plea of not guilty and Read More…

Human Interest News

Grantsville VFD Has First of a Kind Rescue in the Books

A three day saga of a trapped feline began Monday evening when Fire Chief David Johnson received a call from Calhoun Control that a cat on High Street in Grantsville had climbed inside a chimney in the home of Thomas McVey, a traveling nurse, and couldn’t be coached out. For three days, at various times Read More…