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Stocking schedules can be found in Fishing Regulations Summary. Daily stocking schedules are not released from any WVDNR office or hatchery prior to stocking events. Stockings are posted by the end of each business day on this page and on the hotline number at 304-558-3399. Missed stockings due to inclement weather are made up by either additional Read More…
Gary Michael Ferrell—The Man, the Myth, the Legend — passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Darel Ferrell (Budgy); stepfather, Carl Leasure; his brother, Todd Ferrell; and his sister, Michelle Preston (Ferrell). He is survived by his mother, Betty Leasure (Westfall); his brother, Dustin Shelley (Sabrina); Read More…
Judge Anita Harold Ashley convened Circuit Court on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 covering many of the arraignments from the previous day’s indictments. Dale Shannon Corder, charged in 25-F-25 with Fraudulent Registration, No Insurance, No MVI and Invalid registration, appeared for arraignment. Due to some previous confusion as to his being in custody, the matter was Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a coordinated package of foster care–focused reforms designed to strengthen families, stabilize placements, and improve outcomes for children involved in West Virginia’s child welfare system. The Governor proposed expanding Star Academies, facilitating closer coordination with faith-based organizations, and initiating Truancy Diversion programs, modernizing how the state supports children Read More…
The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee will be meeting on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 in the Little Court Room of the Courthouse. Anyone interested in running for the upcoming 2026 election, or helping to promote the Republican Party and Agenda, please join us at 6 p.m.
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…