Accident News

Hit and Run or Hit and Stop?

An early morning accident on Monday, May 1st, 2023 left Sgt. C.J. Weekley asking the questions, “Was it a Hit and Run or was it a hit and stop? The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning when Joshua Moss, traveling in the south bound lane of South Calhoun Highway Route 16, collided Read More…

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Verbus Family House a Total Loss in Russet Area Fire

Following a 3:30 p.m. dispatch multiple Fire Departments battled a large two story dwelling fire on Russet Road. The house was located almost 5 miles outside of Grantsville and was fully engulfed when the Fire Fighters arrived on scene. Grantsville, Upper West Fork and Gilmer County Fire Departments fought the fire but the older dwelling Read More…

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The Calhoun WVDOT is hiring!

The WVDOT is hiring! Check out these opportunities: As a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief for Calhoun County, you will act as a working crew leader in the maintenance and repair of highways and will investigate citizen complaints to determine the repairs and materials needed. As a Transportation Worker 2 Equipment Operator for Wirt County, Read More…

Community Events News

Calhoun Co. Wood Festival Announce Parade Marshalls

Jack and Melva Stull61th Annual Calhoun County Wood FestivalParade Marshals ​Jack and Melva Stull have been lifelong resident of Calhoun County. They are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. They have two children, Jack Stull, Jr. of Columbus, OH and Charmain Siers (Rodney) of Chloe, WV. They have four grandchildren; Justin & Becca Siers Read More…

Community Events Hunting/Fishing News

Calhoun County Parks Schedule Youth day after Hope Gas Stock Ponds

Submitted by Cory Boothe The Calhoun County Park is about to get a special treat! Hope Gas donated a generous trout stocking with a youth day happening this May 7th! Special thanks to Hope Gas, members of the Calhoun Commission, Calhoun Park, and all others that made the stocking possible. Youth only will fish on Read More…

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My experience with Green Power’s Electric School bus Beast

Submitted by Barry Miller, Calhoun County Schools Bus Driver Beast stands for “battery electric automotive school transportation.” I will not address battery safety, charging cost or if battery power is feasible. Those issues are for others to decide. I am a school bus driver with eighteen years of full-time driving experience and three years of Read More…

Community Events News

Calhoun County 4-H Camp Provides Summer Food Service Program

The Calhoun County 4-H Camp announces its sponsorship of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program.  The camp will be held at the Gilmer County Rec Center at 1365 Sycamore Run,Glenville WV on June 4th – 9th,  2023. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. (To be eligible to receive free meals at a residential camp or an enrolled program, children must meet the income guidelines for reduced price Read More…