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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today signed a memorandum of understanding with the West Virginia National Guard and Glenville State University that provides a 20 percent tuition discount for eligible Guard members, veterans, and their immediate family members pursuing Criminal Justice degrees online. “West Virginia owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women Read More…
Samantha Tanner – Lester, Candidate for WV House of Delegates against incumbent Delegate Roger Hanshaw, announced on social media that she is stepping down from her campaign saying that “No political office is worth the safety and peace of her family.” She further said that “Over the course of her campaign for WV House of Read More…
Wanda Marie Bailey, 89, of Minnora, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, June 12, 2026, after a long illness. Born on June 17, 1936, in Minnora, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Dessie Jett. Wanda was a dedicated employee of B.F. Goodrich, where she worked as a manufacturer Read More…
Denise Bunner has some spectacular tiger lilies & she won four games at the Creston Community Building bingo on Saturday. The Wirt road crew was mowing back along W. Va. 5 while other counties were applying more herbicide. Dimbulb the highway commissioner said all the potholes would be fixed by Decoration Day but, not so Read More…
Sr. Trooper J.D. Richards filed a complaint in the Calhoun Magistrate Court on June 12, 2026 state that on Thursday, June 11th, 2026, he responded to adirect report of theft by an employee from the Manager of the ParMar Gas Station and convenience store located at 802 Arnoldsburg Road, Arnoldsburg, Calhoun County, WV. On the Read More…
The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Calhoun County Clerk, Whitney Butler for the month of May, 2026.
Louis C. Janssen, Jr., 67, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 in Zanesville, OH. He was born February 15, 1959 in Fort Benning, GA, a son of Mary E. Carter Janssen and the late Louis C. Janssen, Sr. Louis enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a mechanic/heavy equipment operator. Louis spent 23 Read More…
Barbara Grey Roberts, 88, of Nobe, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2026, at her home. She was born April 23, 1938, in Gilmer County, WV, a daughter of the late James H. and Fonda Radabaugh Whipkey. Barb was married to Charles “Chink” Roberts for 54 years. She was Read More…
Calhoun Board of Education MOUNT ZION, WEST VIRGINIA June 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M. Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 267 197 354 778 Passcode: ax3AN3W8 Dial in by phone +1 304-553-7794,,929819627# United States, Charleston Find a local number Phone conference ID: 929 819 627# I. Call to Order Read More…
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Calhoun Family Resource Network, three decades of serving families, supporting children, strengthening communities, and improving the quality of life for residents throughout Calhoun County. As part of this celebration, we will also be conducting the official groundbreaking ceremony for Bert’s Place, a transformational housing project representing approximately $1.5 million in Read More…