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Charleston, W.Va. – The filing period for West Virginia’s May 12, 2026 Primary Election ended Saturday night at midnight with more than 2,600 candidates filing to seek election to state, county, and municipal positions. Candidate filing began on January 12th. This past Saturday, January 31st, was the last day to file. The WV Secretary of State’s Office was open Read More…
Calhoun County Public Water issues are currently setting off alarms to the consumers, but unfortunately there is no evidence of alarms in the Water Treatment Plant. According to complaints heard in the community of Pleasant Hill, high chlorine taste and scent was experienced and reported on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. But not until Wednesday was Read More…
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – WATER NOTICE Due to elevated chlorine levels in the municipal water system, residents are advised NOT to drink the water until further notice. At this time: We appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding while this matter is being addressed. Further information will be shared as it becomes available. According to a notification Read More…
“ Samantha Tanner-Lester, a Clay County native and graduate of Calhoun County High School (Class of 2021), is a candidate dedicated to serving the people of West Virginia’s District 62 with faith, compassion, and integrity. She will earn her Regent Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from Glenville State University this May, where Read More…
PRELIMINARY HARVEST MIRRORS 2024 TOTALS AS FIREARMS SEASON ACCOUNTS FOR THE MAJORITY OF BEARS TAKEN STATEWIDE CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that hunters harvested 2,469 black bears during the combined 2025 archery and firearms seasons. The preliminary harvest for the combined 2025 seasons mirrors that of the 2024 seasons, Read More…
Earl D. Conley, Jr., 90, of Chloe, West Virginia, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was born September 6, 1935, in Chloe, WV, a son of the late Earl D. Conley, Sr., and Martha “Mattie” White Conley. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded Read More…
Designations highlight the Mountain State’s rich culture and unique history Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced that eight West Virginia sites have joined the National Register of Historic Places. Each of the following eight historical sites was approved for submission to the National Park Service by the West Virginia Archives and Read More…
Taylor Green for Circuit Clerk Transparency in the Courthouse Hello for those of you that do not know me, I’ve been a resident of Calhoun County for 33 years. I Graduated in 2010, I then attended college for a period of time for Criminal Justice. I have two children Paxton and Hal’Lee both following me Read More…
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETINGWednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 1:30pm AGENDA I. Prayer Followed by Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order III. Board of Review and Equalization IV. Consider Request to Hire Circuit Clerk Deputy V. Consider Request to Hire County Clerk Deputy VI. Adjourn Agendas are subject to revision up to 2 days prior to the meeting.
Hello, my name is Ronnie (Dakota) Laughlin. I am a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, and I am proud to call it home. I am running for Calhoun County Commissioner because I have always had hope for Calhoun County, and I always will. Sure, Calhoun has faced its share of hardships and struggles, but what Read More…