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The cold weather went away [at least for a while] and on Sunday one could observe flowers on chickweed. The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation folks were in Creston on December 23 to announce that $17,000 had been awarded to the Creston Community Building to replace the original roof on the old school house. Christmas was Read More…
Reginald Leon “Reggie” Roberts, age 86, of Glenville, WV (Kanawha Drive Community), went home the night of Wednesday, December 24, 2025. It gives us great comfort and joy that he spent Christmas in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ along with our mom and his family. He was born May 5, 1939, in Read More…
O&M Meeting December 30, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. Calhoun County Courthouse Small Courtroom Grantsville, WV 26147 AGENDA ● GENERAL MANAGER BENEFITS 1. Can we afford/satisfy the GM salary and benefits agreed upon 2. Can the County help with the GM salary and benefits if needed.
Jeannette (Furr) Dean, 84 of Burnsville, WV; departed this earthly life in the evening hours of Monday, December 22, 2025 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born December 7, 1941 (D-Day) in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Frederick Paul Furr and Frances (Hayes) Posey Jeannette is a graduate of Sand Fork Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement upon hearing of the passing of former State Senator Larry Edgell: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of former State Senator Larry Edgell. Senator Edgell devoted nearly two decades of his life to serving the people of West Virginia, representing his community with integrity, Read More…
This story had me confused… The victim of this story was not Gary A. Farrell but rather, the neighbor of Gary Paul Farrell, Joshua Bopp. Ferrell’s son, Gary A. Ferrell was a witness to the incident. The complaint is now posted as Senior Trooper J.D. Richards filed it in the Magistrate Court, written in first Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission meeting opened at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 22nd, 2025 with prayer by Commission President Craig Arthur followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners Eric Lupardus and Lee Rush were also in attendance. The Commission gave honor to retiring Circuit Clerk Sheila Garretson for her many years of service to Read More…
Bobby Davis, age 82, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 15, 2025. Born August 18, 1943, in Cox’s Mills, Gilmer County, West Virginia, to the late Vera and Okey Davis, he lived a full and devoted life marked by humor, hard work, a love of the outdoors, and an unwavering devotion Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is providing an update on major achievements over the last year, marked by governmental efficiencies, the improvement of programmatic operations, and prompt public health response. “2025 was a prosperous year defined by growth, purpose, and resilience,” shared Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh. “We set ambitious goals for Read More…
WVDNR ENCOURAGES ANGLERS TO RENEW ANNUAL LICENSES AND STAMPS EARLY CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the availability of the state’s 2026 Fishing Regulations Summary, which can be downloaded for free at WVdnr.gov/fishing-regulations. “Reviewing the Fishing Regulations Summary each year is an important step for anglers to stay informed about Read More…