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SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @ 3:30 pm AGENDA I. Call to Order II. III. IV. Approve Resolution for FEMA Grant Drawdown – Flood Properties Consider Advertising for Bids – Used Tractor for County Park Work Session with PSDs to discuss ARPA Funding Allocations V. Adjourn
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that construction of the America250 Wheel will begin Thursday, June 25, at the State Capitol Complex, marking a major milestone in preparations for West Virginia’s Capital City Celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary. “The America250 Wheel will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for West Virginians and visitors from across the Read More…
West Virginia’s education voucher program is now available for all K-12 students for the first time since it launched in 2021. BY: AMELIA FERRELL KNISELY Inside a Kanawha County elementary classroom in West Virginia. (Photo by Lexi Browning/West Virginia Watch) More than 26,000 students have applied for full funding of the Hope Scholarship for the upcoming school Read More…
Herbert Wayne Woodyard, 84, of Cedarville, WV; passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 at Camden Clark Medical Center, in Parkersburg, WV surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 25, 1941, at his family home in Shock, WV; son of the late Park and Garnet Woodyard. Herbert lived a life defined by Read More…
cWith deeply saddened hearts we announce the passing of Paul Richard Goodrich, Jr., of Calhoun County, WV. He was born on October 6, 1963, to the late Paul Richard Sr and the late Charlotte Louise (Greathouse) Goodrich. Paul was a devoted husband of 39 years to his late wife, Leica Ellen Goodrich. He was a Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met on Monday, June 22nd, 2026 for the second of two regularly scheduled meetings opening with prayer, pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for the recent loss of local citizen and businessman, Paul Goodrich and Randy Whited, Roane County Commissioner. Dana Godfrey addressed the Commission about the industrial park Read More…
Calhoun County’s own Terry Hickman once again won best over all pie at the West Virginia State Folk Festival in Glenville, WV with her homemade cherry pie. Her Patriotic cherry/blueberry pie won first place in the one crust pie category. Terry has made quite the name for herself with her extraordinary baking skills. Congratulations from Read More…
Community Picnic Tuesday, June 23rd, before the concert which will be at 5 pm at the Grantsville City Park on Liberty Street in Grantsville, WV Or at the Lions Club building on Stump St. if it rains. Bring a dish or drink if you can, come eat,have fun and meet the Extreme Tour! Let’s show Read More…