News Politics

Commission Accepts Sheriff’s Resignation and Announces Intent to Appoint Interim

The Calhoun County Commission met this afternoon for the sole purpose of accepting the resignation of Warren Basnett, effective Sunday, April 30th, 2023. Also in attendance was Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries who apparently attended to offer legal advice if necessary regarding the matter. Delegations were allowed to address the Commission with Crystal Mersh, President of Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Ferrell Arrested on Domestic Battery

In a complaint filed by Trooper J.D. Richards, he reported to Magistrate Lora Davis that on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at approximately 11:00 p.m. he was notified by Calhoun County emergency dispatch that a female was knocking on the door screaming hysterically at the residence on High Street in Grantsville. According to the complainant, the Read More…

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Concerned Citizens Bring Standards,Ethics and Actions into Question

Calhoun’s Citizens for Accountability met at the Calhoun County Courthouse on Tuesday with evening three items on their agenda for discussion.  The Calhoun County Commission will meet this afternoon to proceed with the removal of Sheriff Warren Basnett. Because of their limited agenda, no other action can be taken on the appointment of a permanent Read More…

Health News News

Roane General Hospital, WVU Health System launch clinical affiliation agreement

Roane General CEO Doug Bentz “excited to bring more world-class specialty care closer to home” Posted on 4/25/2023 SPENCER, W.VA. – Roane General Hospital and the West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand WVU Medicine, announced today (April 25) a clinical affiliation designed to expand access to specialty care in pursuit of improved patient outcomes Read More…

Government News Politics

Republican’s Hold Emergency Session for Sheriff Vacancy Recommendations

The Calhoun Republican Executive Committee met Monday evening in an emergency session to discuss the Wednesday Calhoun County Commission meeting over the upcoming Sheriff vacancy. Sheriff Warren Basnett is set to resign on the 30th of April, 2023 leaving his position open with an appointment to be made within 30 days. As the process goes, Read More…

News Schools

CMHS Students Raise Coins for Critters

Calhoun Middle High School 5th grade students did a remarkable job with their community service project “Coins for Critters”. Students collected over $380.00 which was donated to the “WAG”, welfare for animals group. The goal of the class was for no animal in Calhoun County to go hungry. Students were asked to notify a member of WAG if Read More…