CHARLESTON, WV — With the potential for severe weather beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Gov. Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia. The State of Preparedness will be posted on the Governor’s Website tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service has issued a weather Read More…
Month: January 2024
Creston News: It’s the Season of Election
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. bu. Church. Tom Mowrey is still a patient at the University’s Camden Clark hospital in Parkersburg. Back before Christmas he acquired Dr. Fauci’ s Wuhan Kung Flu virus. Charles Russell who resides at the extended care unit of Minnie Hamilton likewise acquired the Read More…
Madeline Alice Dawson Obituary
Madeline Alice Dawson, 94, of Grantsville, WV, passed away on January 7, 2024, at the home of her grandson. She was born at Munday, WV, on December 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Harley and Julia Jones Sidwell. She was a faithful member of Brooksville United Methodist Church and later Knotts Memorial Church of Read More…
Harry Maxwell Jones (“Mack”) Obituary
Harry Maxwell Jones (“Mack”),91, of Brohard, WV, passed away on January 7, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1932, was the son of the late Pearl and Stella Wilcox Jones. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Karen Jones; daughter Debra Richards; son James Jones; his sisters Ada, Read More…
Judge Anita Harold Ashley Files for Reelection
As the Secretary of State’s office opened for filing for political office this morning, Circuit Judge Anita Harold Ashley was one of the first in line to file for reelection to her seat in the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Division 3. Judge Ashley is currently in the eighth year of her term as Circuit Judge, as one Read More…
Shannon Johnson Files for Reelection as Prosecutor
Former Calhoun Prosecutor Shannon Johnson filed for reelection Monday. She promises to stick to her personal motto of “service above self” if reelected. Johnson brings over eighteen years of prosecutorial experience to the ballot. She served as Calhoun Prosecuting Attorney from 2013 to 2020. Since 2021, Johnson has been furthering her skills as an Assistant Prosecutor in neighboring Clay County. Read More…
December’s Calhoun Magistrate Report
Felony Cases Filed 23-M07F-00041, WV State Police, Trooper Nathan S. Stepp vs. Christopher Mark Donegan, 3 counts of Wanton Endangerment, Preliminary Hearing waived before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on December 28th, 2023. Misdemeanor Cases Filed 20-M07M-0039, Calhoun Sheriffs Department, Deputy C.J. Myers vs. Melissa Jean Shrader, Count 1: Driving Suspended, No Contest Plea. Count 2: Operation Read More…
Calhoun County Commission Meeting at 9 a.m. Today
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Calhoun’s Mat Men Place Well in Nitro
Calhouns’ Mat Men travelled to the Pat Vance Invitational in Nitro on January 5-6, 2024. Several came out on top! Congratulations to the great effort by Calhoun’s Team and Coaches.