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The following indictments were returned by the Calhoun County Grand Jury on January 6th, 2026 in Calhoun Circuit Court: 2026-F-10State of WV vs. James Darrell VillersCount One: Escape from Custody2026-F-5State of WV Vs. Shannon NelsonCount One: Fleeing in a Vehicle with Reckless IndifferenceCount Two: Possession of a Controlled SubstanceCount Three: Improper Registration2026–F-9State of WV vs. Read More…
Jimmie McCormick, 90, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at WVU Camden-Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. He was born June 20, 1935, near Spencer, WV, a son of the late Elwood and Dollie Ayers McCormick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by grandparents George and Ada Sinnett Read More…
Under the cover of darkness, Sheila Garretson resigned as Clerk of the Circuit Court in the month of December 2025. No formal announcement was made, the acknowledgement of service by the Calhoun County Commission went un-attended by Garretson and her office set empty, awaiting appointment by Chief Judge Lora Dyer, who conferred with both Judges Read More…
Free beginner-friendly webinar for state and local history enthusiasts CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Archives & History (WVAH) and West Virginia State Historic Office (WV SHPO) are offering an educational webinar titled “Research Tools for Historic Homes: Your DIY Toolkit.” Enhance your efforts to learn more about the historic places within your community, even your own Read More…
After a year of fiscal discipline and reforms enacted by the Morrisey Administration, general revenue collections in 2025 exceed estimates by $128 million CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a tax relief package proposal for the upcoming legislative session today. The package included a cut to personal income taxes, a reform of the historic rehab Read More…
Charleston, W.Va – Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced the official Candidate Filing Period for West Virginia’s May 12th Primary Election. Registered voters interested in running for public office in 2026 must file on or between Monday, January 12th, and Saturday, January 31st. Candidates who must file with the Secretary of State’s Office include those running for Read More…
The organizational meeting of the Calhoun County Commission was called to order on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:02 a.m. by President Commissioner Craig Arthur. Others present: Commissioner Eric Lupardus, Commissioner Lee Rush, and County Administrator, Jennifer Randolph. Commissioner Arthur led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer, followed by Lupardus introducing Brian Read More…
Stanley D. “Bub” Starcher Jr., 45 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence due to an unexpected illness. He was born July 10, 1980 in Grantsville, WV; son of Stanley D. Starcher of Glenville and the late Virginia Lea “Jenny” (Metz) Starcher. Stanley Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement regarding the capture of Nicolás Maduro: “I applaud President Donald Trump and his national security team for taking decisive action to hold Nicolás Maduro accountable and for confronting the criminal networks that have operated throughout Venezuela with impunity for far too long. “A global narco-terrorist, Nicolás Read More…
Free beginner-friendly webinar for state and local history enthusiasts CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Archives & History (WVAH) and West Virginia State Historic Office (WV SHPO) are offering an educational webinar titled “Research Tools for Historic Homes: Your DIY Toolkit.” Enhance your efforts to learn more about the historic places within your community, even your own Read More…