CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued an executive order declaring that Monday, July 3, 2023, will be an official holiday for all public employees of the state. “It’s immeasurably important to pause on Independence Day every year and remember all the freedoms we have in our great country and all the sacrifices made by Read More…
Month: June 2023
Gov. Justice: West Virginia shatters all-time financial records with close of fiscal year
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s cumulative revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2023 will come in at $1.8 billion over estimate – shattering the all-time record for biggest single-year revenue surplus in state history for the second straight year in a row. “This is an unbelievable accomplishment, and is undeniable proof that the Read More…
Calhoun County Commission Meeting Agenda Announced: No Mention of ARPA
CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGJuly 10, 2023 9:00 a.m. AGENDA Call To Order: I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. Approve Minutes: June 14, 2023 III. Delegations/Requests: A.Michelle Toman – Suicide PreventionB. Robert Petrovsky – Mayor Town of Grantsville IV. Reports A. E-911, LEPC and OESB. AmbulanceC. Wood Festival CommitteeD. CRIE. County ParkF. FRNG. Home Confinement ReportH. Sheriff’s Report and RequestsI. Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation V. New Business:A. Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department Audit FY22B.Surplus Property Sheriff’s Department VI. Old Business:A. Solid Waste Read More…
Opportunity from Save the Children for Calhoun Families
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Save the Children has an opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County! We offer weekly Parent Child Groups throughout the county. The focus of these groups will be Kindergarten Readiness Skills for children 3 to 5 years old, but all younger siblings are also welcomed to attend. Snacks will also Read More…
Glenville State University’s Dr. Amanda Chapman Among 2023 Generation Next Honorees
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Associate Professor of English Dr. Amanda Chapman has been named to the 2023 class of Generation Next: 40 Under 40 honorees. Chapman and the other honorees were recognized at a ceremony on June 15. “When I learned I had been included in the State Journal’s 40 under 40, I felt—as my Read More…
WVU Cancer Institute, College of Law partner to provide legal assistance for cancer patients
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – A partnership formed by the WVU Cancer Institute and Child & Family Advocacy Law Clinic aims to decrease barriers to legal care for patients living with cancer by providing them free, high-quality legal counsel and representation. The Medical-Legal Partnership, established in August of 2022, matches third year law students in the Child & Family Advocacy Law Read More…
Air Quality Alert and Weather Advisory from National Weather Service
Air Quality Alert The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued a statewide air quality advisory for fine particulate matter until midnight EDT Friday night. For Friday, Air Quality Index scores for the northern and eastern parts of the state are expected to be in the 151 to 200 range, which indicate that some Read More…
DUI Arrest on Town Hill Thursday Night
Nathan Ault of Buckhannon, WV was arrested for DUI following a single vehicle accident on Town Hill just outside of Grantsville shortly before 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 29th. Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene where Ault had ran into an extremely deep ditch, citing the avoidance of a deer, and causing extensive Read More…
Former Calhoun Deputy/OES Director George Settles has Passed
George Gail Settles, Jr., of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023 at home with his loving wife. He was born on April 14, 1950 in Clarksburg WV. He was the oldest son of George Gail Settles and Helen Frances (Zahn) Settles. George is survived by his wife of 45 years, Karen (Bragg) Read More…
National Weather Services Issues Special Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV 502 AM EDT Thu Jun 29 2023 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011- 013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-291230- Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan- Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam- Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone- Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur- Barbour-Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- Including the cities of Flatwoods, Raceland, Russell, Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Grayson Lake Read More…