Community Government News

Calhoun Citizens are Taking on the Tough Questions

The Calhoun Citizens for Accountability Group met Thursday evening in the Little Courtroom of Calhoun County Courthouse. A group of growing membership and interest, they are making a difference in Calhoun County through holding leaders accountable for their decisions and making themselves aware of what decisions are being made.  Jason Wilson, Calhoun EMS Director was Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Judge Ashley Takes Firm Stand on Fentanyl Cases

David Scott Cummings was scheduled to appear in the Calhoun Circuit Court before Judge Anita Harold Ashley. The hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. without Cummings present. According to his Atttorney, Daniel J. Minardi the defendant was supposed to be in route to the court, but was somehow delayed.  Both the Judge and Prosecuting Attorney Read More…

Business News

West Virginia State Leaders Celebrate “Phoenix Rising” in One of State’s Distressed Counties

Groundbreaking for $8.4 million community center in Calhoun County that will provide Central West Virginia with vital services is “great news for the entire state”  GRANTSVILLE, W.Va., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In one of Central West Virginia’s economically distressed counties, a Phoenix is rising. On April 15, 2023, Calhoun County and The 1982 Foundation will celebrate the groundbreaking of an $8.4 million mixed-use community center and pool, which are expected to Read More…

Government News

West Virginia exports increase by over 20 percent, state delivers second-largest amount of coal in US

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s export market grew for the third consecutive year in 2022 to a value of $7.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent trade statistics. This marks a 20% increase over 2021, with an additional $1.4 billion in exports. “Our continued growth in exports showcases Read More…

News Obituary

David Matthew Bailey 💐

David Matthew Bailey, 42, of St. Marys, WV, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born on March 30,1981 in Clarksburg, WV to the late John S. Bailey and Mary Kathryn Hartshorn Bailey. He graduated from Lincoln High School Shinnston, WV Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission Meeting Agenda for Tuesday

CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGTuesday, April 18, 2023   9:00 a.m. AGENDA Call To Order: I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. ​Approve Minutes:   March 13, 2023; March 16, 2023; March 21, 2023; ​March 23, 2023and March 28, 2023 III. Delegations/Requests: A.​Citizens for AccountabilityB.​Prosecuting Attorney IV. Reports A. E-911, LEPC and OESB. ​AmbulanceC. ​Wood Festival CommitteeD. ​CRIE. ​County ParkG. ​FRNH. ​Home Confinement ReportI. ​Sheriff’s ReportJ. ​Little Kanawha Area Development CorporationK. ​Report WAG Funding V. New Business:A. ​Request from Solid Waste AuthorityB.​Stocking Read More…

News Schools

First TeachWV Teacher Apprentice is Incoming Glenville State University Student

GLENVILLE, WV – A celebration of the inaugural class of the West Virginia Department of Education’s TeachWV Grow Your Own Pathway to Teaching program was held in Charleston, West Virginia on Tuesday, March 28. Glenville State University officials were on hand at the event to help welcome and celebrate the first teacher apprentice in that Read More…

Crimes/Punishment

Judge Anita Harold Ashley Continues 5 and Pleas 3 in a Swift Day of Justice

Judge Anita Harold Ashley moved cases along  swiftly in Calhoun Circuit Court, April 11, 2023 as multiple case set for trial were continued for various reasons or plea agreements were entered into. Tony MCcune, Charged with “Sexual Assualt in the 1st Degree,” was set for trial but continued so that the State could subpoena additional Read More…

News Politics

Republican Executive Committee Meeting Next Tuesday, April 18

The Calhoun County Republican Party is working now more than ever to support leaders, policies, and priorities that put Americans first. We support hardworking West Virginia workers and businesses in hopes of creating a growing economy beginning with Calhoun County. Our mission is to create a future of good jobs, strong families, safe communities, but we Read More…

Community Community Events

Calhoun Citizens for Accountability Meeting April 13

The Calhoun Citizens for Accountabililty will meet on April 13 at 5:30 in the little courtroom Grantsville. All public and public officials are welcome to attend. This organization is not affiliated with any party. Topics of discussion will be: Sheriff (incident with firearms and paraphernalia at a school function) Former EMS Director (did not have Read More…