News Schools Sports

Middle School Girls Basketball becomes Backyard Brawl, Principal Gaul closes it down

By Whitney Butler, Sportswriter On Thursday, January 5th Calhoun Middle School Lady Red Devils hosted Ravenswood Middle. I do not know the scores. I don’t have any stats, nor did I take a single picture. And that simply comes down to the facts of the evening. From the start of the B team (junior varsity) it was clear that it was going Read More…

Government News

Patrolman C.J. Myers Chosen Patrolman of the Year 2022

C.J. Myers, previously a Calhoun Deputy but currently serving as a Patrolman for the Spencer Police Department, was selected by Captain Todd Cole to receive the honor of Police Officer Of The Year 2022. The award is given for an officer going above and beyond standard expectations with exceptional performance.

News Schools

Calhoun County Student Graduates from Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – Shannon Waldron of Grantsville has graduated from Glenville State University as a member of the Winter 2022 graduating class. Waldron graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Associate in Arts degree in General Studies as part of GSU’s Milestone Initiative.  The Milestone Initiative at Glenville State signifies the important academic accomplishment of students Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News Tourism

WVDNR ANNOUNCES RETURN OF TROUT STOCKINGS, NEW FISHING REGULATIONS

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Thursday announced the publication of updated fishing regulations and the return of trout stockings to select lakes and streams around the state. “Trout stocking in West Virginia is just one of the ways we contribute to the preservation and enhancement of our natural resources, Read More…

News West Virginia

West Virginia Legislature Interim Committee Schedule

Sunday, January 08, 2023 Convene Adjourn Committee Location 02:00 PM 03:00 PM Joint Commission on Economic Development House Judiciary 02:00 PM 03:00 PM Post Audits Subcommittee – Agenda  Senate Finance 03:00 PM 04:00 PM Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding – Agenda  Senate Judiciary 03:00 PM 05:00 PM Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability Senate Finance 05:00 PM 06:00 PM Read More…

Government News

First Calhoun Commission Meeting of 2023 to be held Monday, January 9

AGENDA January 9, 2023 9:00 a.m. Meeting also by ZOOM Participate by Phone: +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Toll free) I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Election of Commission President 2023 II. Approve Minutes: December 12, 2022 and December 22, 2022 (Special Meeting) III. Delegation Requests A. IV: Reports A. E-911, LEPC and OES B. Read More…

News Schools

Opening Meeting Held at Glenville State University to Mark Beginning of Spring Semester

GLENVILLE, WV – On Thursday, January 5, Glenville State University President Dr. Mark A. Manchin welcomed faculty and staff back to campus for the start of the spring semester. The opening meeting is held at the beginning of each semester and serves as a chance for all members of the faculty and staff ranks to Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Judge Denies Bond for Carpenter, “Not in the Best Interest of Society”

April Dawn Carpenter appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley on Wednesday, January 4th for an arraignment. She, appearing by Microsoft Teams and her attorney M. Joel Baker by phone entered a plea of not guilty in case 22F34 charging her with Grand Larceny and Conspiracy to commit a Felony. At the request of her attorney Read More…