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WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Morrisey issued the following statement after the passing of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom: A few moments ago, Specialist Sarah Beckstrom passed away from the injuries sustained during yesterday’s horrific shooting. This is not the result we hoped for, but it is the result we all feared. Sarah served with courage, extraordinary resolve, Read More…
Thanksgiving Blessings to You! This Thanksgiving morning I found myself nearly finished reading the book of Proverbs on my Journaling journey through the Bible. I journaled the very well known scripture “Iron sharpeners iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” Whether or not you care for me, I want you to know Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met Monday, November 24th, 2025 for a regular November meeting. Following the opening of the meeting by prayer, Commission President Craig Arthur invited Calhoun Middle High School Students to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. The students were in attendance to be recognized for their outstanding community achievements Read More…
It is now the annual “unique time” known as firearms deer season. Lots of folks have come from mostly far [but some near] to look to harvest the wily bucks. The W. Va. DNR downplayed the terrible disease that killed at least 80% of the deer on the other side of the Ohio River and, Read More…
Ricky Lee “Rick” Townsend, 64 of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life suddenly on the morning of Friday, November 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1961 in Cox’s Mills, WV; son of Dorthy (Losh) Townsend of Sand Fork and the late Bobby Joe Townsend. During his 64 years, Rick was Read More…
July 2, 1933 — November 22, 2025 Virginia A. Buck, 92, of Williamstown, WV passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Marietta Heights in Marietta, OH. She was born in Calhoun County July 2, 1933, daughter of the late Oral D. and Oleta Marshall Weaver. Virginia was a retired bank teller at Calhoun Co. Bank. Read More…
As stated in a letter received by Emily Collins, Former Grantsville Recorder, the investigation of the Secretary of State’s Office regarding the allegations against wrong doing by Mrs. Collins during the 2025 Town of Grantsville election were dismissed. Emily Collins Grantsville, WV 26147 Re: complaint Dear Ms. Collins, Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 3-1-50(a)(7), Read More…
Thirty nine year old Austin William Schaar of Columbia, Georgia has been arrested for Burglary – Entry of dwelling or outbuilding and Attempt to Commit a Felony. He appeared before Magistrate Lora Davis who set his bond at $10,000. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10 a.m. before Magistrate Richard Read More…
Joseph Patrick “Pat” Fulmer, 82, of Elizabeth, WV, passed away November 18, 2025. Born in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of the late Claude Fulmer and Margaret Strahan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Larry Strahan, Bill Fulmer, Larry Roberts and a nephew Brian Watterson. He was a Read More…