Crimes/Punishment News

Bond Revocation following Domestic Assault and Destruction of Property Charges on Dylan Little

In a complaint filed in the Magistrate’s Court Court of Calhoun County, Deputy H. Stephens stated that on January 28th, 2025, she had received a text message from a WVDHHR – CPS worker, advising her of an incident which had occurred that morning between the victim and her boyfriend, Dylan Little. The incident occurred on Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

WVDA SECURES LEGAL VICTORY IN BEEKEEPING CASE

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has achieved a major legal victory for farmers and beekeepers across the state. In November 2024, the WVDA intervened in the Kanawha County Circuit Court case Alex Urban v. City of South Charleston to defend the rights of West Virginians to engage in agricultural practices, Read More…

Hunting News

WEST VIRGINIA HUNTERS HARVEST 2,479 BLACK BEARS IN 2024

2024 BLACK BEAR HARVEST REMAINED CONSISTENT WITH 2023 NUMBERS SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that hunters in West Virginia harvested 2,479 black bears during the combined 2024 archery, crossbow and firearms seasons. The preliminary harvest for the combined 2024 seasons was lower than the 2,830 bears taken Read More…

News Schools

Early Steps to School Success Available for Calhoun Families

Save the Children’s Early Steps to School Success program is helping families with children ages 0-5 build strong foundations for learning. The program offers home visits, developmental screenings, parent-child groups, a book bag exchange, and school readiness activities to support early literacy, social-emotional growth, and motor skills. If you’re expecting or have young children, connect Read More…

Art & Music News

Country Curator Opened Today in Grantsville

The Country Curator crafter’s venue will be open Monday through Thursday, 9am-3pm and Friday 9am-noon. Extended hours available by request. Located at the 1982 Foundation’s office at 354 Main Street, Grantsville. Currently available are delicious treats and handcrafted items made by local artisans. Plenty of options for a Valentine’s Day gift and each vendor makes Read More…

News

January Divorces In Calhoun County

The following divorces were finalized in the Family Court of Calhoun in the Month of January, 2025. Petitioner Rebecca Lynn Houchin Siers from Respondent Justin Lee Siers. Date of Marriage 3/14/2021, Date of Divorce Decree 1/23/2025. Petitioner Jeffrey Scott Starcher from Respondent Christy Lynn Haynes. Date of Marriage 07/28/2018. Date of Divorce Decree 1/23/2025. Petitioner Read More…

Government News

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY’S STATEMENT ON WVU ENDING DEI PROGRAMS

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey released the following video statement on West Virginia University (WVU) ending the WVU Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The school’s announcement follows Morrisey’s day one executive order to end DEI in West Virginia. Click here to watch video.  Read WVU’s statement message to faculty, staff, and Read More…