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The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department. Join with the Fastest growing Political Party in the County, determined to change the political and business climate in Calhoun County. The Citizens of Calhoun County deserve representatives that will listen to them, and do all they can Read More…
Submitted by Deirdre Purdy A Few Things We Might All Agree On If ordinary people on the right and the left could unite on things like breaking up corporate power, our world would look very different than it does. In the last 40 years, American business has become corporate business. Three major airlines dominate the skies. 70% of beer is sold by two Read More…
Commissioners Craig Arthur and Kevin Helmick will soon be making their third appointment of a County official in 2023. On the heals of the resignations of Sheriff Warren Basnett and Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, the Commission will now be appointing a replacement for their resigning Commissioner Matt Walker (Republican). Politics being what it is, there Read More…
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Photos by Clear Blue Skys Studios Calhoun Youth Football travelled to Clay County on Sunday September 17th and came away with a sweep. On a rainy, muddy day Calhoun was able to take care of the ball and bring home 4 wins. The day started off with the flag team where Read More…
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Images by Whitney Butler On Thursday September 14th Calhoun Middle School took a long bus ride to Wahama. The boys got off the bus and got off to a slow start giving up 16 first quarter points to Wahama. After the 1st quarter the defense tightened up and held them scoreless Read More…
Calhoun Middle School Athletic Boosters will be holding a meeting, tomorrow, TODAY, SEPTEMBER 19th at 5pm in the commons area. Whitney Butler strongly encourages any middle school coach or parent to attend. The boosters are the biggest advocates for middle school student athletes. They helppurchase uniforms and equipment when teams or athletic department cannot afford Read More…
Submitted by Kayla Ware On September 16th ,2023, Calhoun County’s middle/high school Cross Country teams competed at the “No Excuses- Braxton Invitational” at Holly Gray Park. These athletes started the season strong and continue to prove their time and effort by continuously improving their times and placings. At this particular meet, 7th grader Carissa Sands brought home the team’s first medal of the Read More…
An altercation that reportedly started at Baker’s Mart in Grantsville, was shortly thereafter reported to be occurring at Grantsville Foodland. The West Virginia State Police began their investigation on Sunday evening, September 17th, 2023 as to why two young men were reportedly into a confrontational conversation that ended in violence. James Winkler and Caden Sweat, Read More…
According to the West Virginia State Police, On September 10th, 2023, Austin Wiss, age 29, was found dead in the residence of Tony McCune on Arnoldsburg Road. The cause of death has yet to be released due to the Medical Examiners report having not been returned; there is however no foul play suspicioned. This story Read More…
