Accident News

Early Morning Accident Nearly Lands Couple in Creek

Calhoun Control dispatched Minnie Hamilton Health System and the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department to the scene of a one vehicle motor vehicle accident at the intersection of 33/119 and Rt. 16 South Calhoun Highway around 2:15 a.m. on August 21. The accident victims were Jordan and Steven Johnson, who nearly drove their 2010 Ford F150 Read More…

News

Eight bridges and 23 slide repairs; WVDOH continues rolling out repair projects in central West Virginia

West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has recently completed 23 slide repairs and has another seven under construction and six scheduled in central West Virginia. There have been eight completed bridge projects and another 11 are under construction and seven scheduled. These figures include the counties of Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, Wood, Barbour, Read More…

News Schools

Register your 3 to 5 year old for Save the Children’s Program

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Save the Children has an opportunity for children and families in Calhoun County! We offer weekly Parent Child Groups at two locations. The focus of these groups will be Kindergarten Readiness Skills for children 3 to 5 years old, but all are welcomed to attend. Snacks will also be provided! One Read More…

Art & Music Community Events

Fall Paint Class Now Registering

Shari Johnson will be hosting a fall paint party on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department. Those who are registered will receive all supplies to make a wood door hanger, including paint, materials and tracers for one of the three designs available. The two hour class will provide instruction, afternoon snacks Read More…

News

Additional Notice of Violation Issued to Mt. Zion PSD

Correspondence received by Melissa West, Reporter for the Calhoun Chronicle Good afternoon: Please see the following information regarding Mt. Zion PSD.The Mt. Zion Public Service District (PSD) collected bacteriological samples at two separate locations in June.  One of those samples collected at the end of a water line indicated the presence of bacteria.  Mt. Zion Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News Recreation West Virginia

BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN FALL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN

POPULAR EVENT FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 22-24 AT CANAAN VALLEY RESORT STATE PARK. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that registration has opened for its Becoming An Outdoors Woman fall workshop at Canaan Valley Resort State Park on Sept. 22-24. The program is designed to introduce women to various hunting, fishing Read More…

Hunting News

WVDNR REMINDS BEAR HUNTERS ABOUT EARLY FIREARMS SEASONS

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that two early firearms seasons for black bear are set to open in September and October and reminded hunters to get ready by purchasing their license and stamps online at WVhunt.com. The first early season will be open Sept. 2-10 in Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties. Read More…

News Schools

Gov. Justice signs bill providing $25 million in funding to Pierpont Community and Technical College Aviation Maintenance Program

VIEW PHOTOS | WATCH VIDEO CLARKSBURG, WV — Gov. Jim Justice held a ceremony today at the Robert C Byrd National Aerospace Education Center on the grounds of the North Central West Virginia Airport to sign Senate Bill 1029, which provides a $25 million supplemental appropriation to Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program for a new Read More…

Government Hunting/Fishing News

Gov. Justice announces exciting lineup of activities for this year’s Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration

CHARLESTON, WV — During his administration briefing yesterday, Gov. Jim Justice announced that this year’s West Virginia National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration will return to the Summit Bechtel Reserve near Beckley on Sept. 9-10 and that tickets are now available to purchase online.Purchase Tickets HereThis annual event, designed to introduce people to hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and other Read More…