In a complaint filed in Calhoun Magistrate Court on September 25th, 2023, Trooper J.D. Richards stated that on Monday, September 25th, 2023 at around 1:40 p.m. in the afternoon, he was made aware of a male at the address of 1249 Road Fork Road in Big Springs, Calhoun County that was involved with property damage Read More…
Elk River Sweeps Calhoun’s Youth Football Games Away
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Photo by Clear Blue Skys Studio The past few seasons Calhoun Youth Football has become accustomed to winning the majority of their ballgames. This past weekend fans packed the stadium for a much anticipated day of ballgames against Elk River. All 3 games were matchups against highly ranked teams on both Read More…
Calhoun Livestock Show Placing Results
WVU Extension Services has provided the placing results for the Calhoun County 4-H and FFA Youth Livestock Show. The sale resulted in 44 Animals sold for a Total of $88,480.
CMS Football Faces Toughest Test of the Season
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham On Thursday September 21st Calhoun Middle School hosted Braxton County Middle Schools football team. This game turned out to be the toughest test the Red Devils have faced this season as a very good Braxton team walked away with the 60-6 victory. Calhouns Touchdown for the game came on a 25 Read More…
More Bright Spots on Grantsville’s Main Street
The paint continues to flow down Main Street in Grantsville with two more buildings getting a face lift that is dramatically changing not only the color palette but the community vibe. Mayor Robert Petrovsky said that they’d already decided to paint the City building prior to the “Paint the Town” event, but felt his purchase Read More…
Commissioners Stalemate over Appointment
The Calhoun County Commission met at Tuesday, September 26, 2024 for four matters of business followed by Commissioner interviews and possible appointment. Prior to the interviews a motion for a budget transfer from the stabilization fund to the general fund in the amount of $100,000 was passed without discussion. Motions were made and carried by Read More…
Calhoun County Commission Meeting today at 9 a.m.
The remaining two Commissioners, President Craig Arthur and Commissioner Kevin Helmick, will meet today at 9 a.m. in the Little Courtroom of the Courthouse. Although there was some question as to whether or not all candidates were notified, the intent of the meeting is listed with multiple items on the agenda as well as for Read More…
NEWS FROM A DEMOCRATIC VIEWPOINT
By Deidre Purdy Child Poverty in America – Together We Can Fix This Most of the time it seems that politics in Washington, DC are far removed from our day-to-day lives. Powerful people are making decisions about issues that don’t touch our actual worries and concerns. Children living in poverty, though, is front and center Read More…
NATIONAL FOREST AND WMA ACCESS ROADS TO BE OPEN TO HUNTERS WITH DISABILITIES
ACCESS ROADS IN SELECT NATIONAL FORESTS AND STATE WMAS OPEN TO CLASS Q PERMIT HOLDERS. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting seasons about to open, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters with disabilities that select access roads in national forests and state-owned wildlife management areas are open to those with Class Read More…
The Transformation of a City
When The 1982 Foundation sets its mind to do something, their level of commitment is always incomprehensible. I don’t know of a story in any other city where one organization has made such a positive effect on entire community. The transformation that has been ongoing at the former High School Property has now spilled over Read More…