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Although no reasoning for the sign on the Town of Grantsville’s office has been provided, it is yet further evidence of the Town’s inability to conduct business in an appropriate manner for a government office. While check payments can be made in the Town drop box, those who pay cash, won’t be afforded a receipt Read More…
Clarksburg, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined the team at Hope Gas to announce a $250 million private pipeline investment and celebrate the grand opening of the Edward M. Smith National Career and Life Skills Development Center. “Companies like Hope Gas are choosing West Virginia because they see a state that is competitive, energy-dominant, Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of James Bailey, Lauren Winans, Vincent Cava, Michael Simon, and Vips Alpizar to the West Virginia Natural Resources Commission, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to responsible stewardship of the state’s natural resources. The Natural Resources Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by Read More…
Virginia Marie Starcher, 66, of Chloe, WV, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 in Chloe, West Virginia. She was born on June 17, 1959, a daughter of the late Glen Eugene Starcher and Freda Marion Stemple Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Read More…
On the 20th of January, 2026, in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County, Sr. Trooper J.D. Richards filed the following complaint against Travis Boggs. The complaint stated that on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Calhoun County Dispatch notified Senior Trooper J.D. Richards of a single vehicle wreck with three (3) occupants at Read More…
Commission president Eric Lupardus opened the special Calhoun County Commission meeting the afternoon of March 2nd, with Commissioner Lee Rush in attendance, and Commissioner Craig Arthur appearing by phone. Due to the destruction of the Upper West Fork Community building by fire on July 18th, 2026, a new polling place will need to be established. Read More…
The Creston bingo game starts at 1 P. M. On Saturday March 7 at the Creston Community Building. Come, sample the Creston hot dog sauce, visit, play and have a great Saturday afternoon at the Creston Community Building. Doors open at noon. The Calhoun Crew is working on the small structure [State Road says it Read More…
Dorothy Jean Hale, 82, of Big Springs, West Virginia, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. She was born December 31, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, she’s the daughter of the late Donald and Opal Taylor Holbert. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by Read More…
Charles Ray Wilson, 87, of Parkersburg, West Virginia,passed away at his home with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born October 14, 1938, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Hugh and Juanita Limer Wilson. He was a member of the Rush Run Baptist Church. He Was a 1957 graduate of Read More…
Opinion Editorial by Publisher Shari Johnson The News was on the slow line this week. My focus wasn’t where it should be after 8 a.m. Prior to that I was having Bible Study in my room. Which is my safe haven and how I keep my head screwed on as straight as I do. But Read More…