Crimes/Punishment News

Marks Being Held at WV Central Regional Jail for Harassment

On August 8th, 2025, Deputy H.M. Stephens filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Lora Davis stating that on July 31st, 2025 at approximately 8 p.m. she had received a mental hygiene pick-up order. Upon reading the petition made by the ex-boyfriend of the Robert Marks against the petition, Deputy Stephens observed that Mr. Read More…

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Metz Arrested Following Destructive and Disruptive Behavior

Sheriff Graham Knight filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Richard Postalwait on August 13, 2025 against Tara (Jacobs) Metz. Sheriff Knight stated that on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at approximately 6:08 a.m., he was contacted by Calhoun County Dispatch in reference to Tara (Jacobs) Metz trespassing at 364 Main Street, Apartment 1, Grantsville Read More…

Government News

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY ANNOUNCES PROPOSED PREMIUM REDUCTION FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM

The cost decrease is projected to save West Virginia employers $20 million CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), West Virginia’s rating and statistical agent, has filed a proposed workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 13.5% effective January 1, 2026. This premium reduction results in a projected Read More…

News Obituary

Daris (Jobby) Metheney Obituary

Daris (Jobby) Metheney, 79, of Creston, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was September 11, 1945, in Chloe, WV, to the late Arley and Mamie Tanner Metheney. Jobby worked for GM Motors for 40+ years, He enjoyed riding mules, going to stick sales, traveling with his late wife, but most importantly, being surrounded Read More…

Government News

Commission Meeting filled with Commentary (Before & After)

A packed house for the August 12th, 2025 Calhoun Commission Meeting made for brought some new faces to the meeting and a rising interest in the recently passed Dilapidated Structure Ordinance.  Following the Pledge of Allegiance and  Prayer the meeting was called to order by Commission President Craig Arthur who then opened the floor to delegations.  Read More…

News Obituary

Donald Kemper “Don” Bailey Obituary

Donald Kemper “Don” Bailey, 85 of Normantown, WV; departed this earthly life for her eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Glenville Center Nursing Facility in Glenville, WV; following an extended illness. He was born February 15, 1940 in Cox’s Mills, WV; son of the late Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Palomino faces Domestic Assault and Battery Charges

In a complaint filed in the Magistrate Court of Lora Davis on Monday, August 11th, 2025, Trooper W.T. Raines stated that on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 6:36 p.m. he and Senior Trooper J. Richards responded to a third-party call in reference to an active altercation. Trooper Raines made contact with a female who Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Allison Charged in Calhoun County for Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person

A complaint has been filed in the Magistrate Court office of Lora Davis, by WV State Trooper, Glenville Detachment, Senior Trooper S.D. Morris against Nathan Samuel Allison of Grantsville. According to the complaint, on Friday, August 8th, 2025 at approximately 11:38 a.m. Trooper Morris was contacted by Diana Sartin by phone and later in person Read More…

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WVDNR LAW ENFORCEMENT SECTION EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR MILITARY SUPPORT

AGENCY RECEIVES SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FREEDOM AWARD AND PATRIOT AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that its Law Enforcement Section was recently recognized with two prestigious awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a program of Read More…