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Austin James Martindale, 34, of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the comfort of his own home, following injuries sustained in a 2017 automobile accident. He was born July 5, 1991 in Canton, OH; son of John H. Martindale and wife Nancy of North Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today that he has awarded $1,107,129.00 in National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) program funds to assist state agencies and the state judiciary in improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. These funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Read More…
The Calhoun O&M Water Board met briefly Monday night following the Calhoun County Commission Meeting. This meeting was called after the Town of Grantsville’s refusal to pay newly Hired O&M Manager, Brian Arthur, to determine their next action. At a previous meeting the unanimous hiring of Mr. Arthur was made by the three boards: Mt. Read More…
Calhoun Commissioners met Monday evening at 4 p.m. for their regularly scheduled January meeting, welcoming newly appointed Clerk, Whitney Butler. The Commissioners thanked her for accepting the position, allowing the County Clerk’s office to be reopened after having been closed due to no clerk following the resignation of Jean Simers. Commission President Eric Lupardus, Commissioners Read More…
Publisher, Shari Johnson This year marks the 250th Birthday of the United States! I am old enough to remember the 200th birthday, when at the age of 13, the Calhoun Red Devil Marching Band, 100+ members strong, under the direction of the amazing John McKinney, marched in the Spirit of ‘76 Parade at Walt Disney Read More…
Winter time at the Johnson house has soup on more than one occasion throughout the month, and a favorite is our tried and true vegetable soup with a pan of Jiffy cornbread (don’t judge me please). I can make cornbread, but not nearly as tasty as Jiffy, a sweet cornbread mix that takes minutes to Read More…
There will be Bingo at the Creston Community Building on Saturday, February 7 with the doors & kitchen opening at noon and games starting at 1 P. M. Come to Creston and have some winter fun. Gary Michael Ferrell, age 57, died suddenly on January 8. The son of Budgy Ferrell, he had a construction Read More…
Important Primary Election Update This weekend, the West Virginia Republican Party State Executive Committee voted to continue with a party-rule change. This was NOT a legislative vote and NOT a vote by the House or Senate. This was an internal party decision — just as the Democrat Party has the same right to set rules Read More…
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer Followed by Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – please indicate on the sign in sheet* if you would like to address the Commission IV. Review and Approve Minutes V. Unfinished Business a. Appoint County Clerk VI. New Business a. Consider Location for America250 Mural Project b. Consider Parking Lot Assignment Changes c. Consider Contract with Read More…
Mary Elizabeth Cyrus, 68, of Mt. Zion, West Virginia, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born April 18, 1957, in San Francisco, CA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Thelma Lena Bunch Hackett. She is survived by daughters, Michelle Leek (Michael) of Pine Grove, WV and Kristine Williford (Danny) of Oxford, NC; Read More…