A West Virginia State delegate-elect was arrested Thursday, December 12th, 2024 after alledgedly threatening to kill multiple lawmakers, including Calhoun/Clay/Gilmer Delegate and Speaker of the House, Roger Hanshaw. Delegate elect Joseph de Soto was arrested after having allegedly made the threats when informed he might be dropped from his GOP caucus position. De Soto, a Read More…
Civil Air Patrol Honors Military at Annual Wreath Ceremony
The Calhoun Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrolheld their annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony in front of the Calhoun County Courthouse on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. The Ceremony honored all branches of the United States military; those who have served, are serving, the fallen and the missing in action, by placing a wreath on Read More…
Creston News Week of December 16th
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston Community Christmas party will be Saturday, December 21 starting with a meal at 3:30 P. M. Please coordinate the covered dish meals with Barb at 275-0006 so there are 10 dishes of mashed potatoes and no baked beans. It Read More…
Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Noon in Grantsville
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Calhoun County Court House at 12 o’clock noon. Join the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,600 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and Read More…
Don’t Miss the Journey to Bethlehem Tonight in Grantsville
The Journey to Bethlehem event, sponsored by First Baptist Church in Grantsville for the second year is an event that will start your Christmas season off with a reminder of the Reason for the Season and allow families to experience a memorable tradition. Begin your journey at First Baptist Church and travel through each of Read More…
Calhoun County Man Sentenced for a Firearms Conviction
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Victor L. Carpenter, 57, of Mt. Zion, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 57 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Carpenter was on state probation for malicious assault and Read More…
Calhoun Wrestling Season Opens
By Nikki Boatright Calhoun County Wrestlers opened their season last Saturday, December 7th at the Garry Bender Raider Cup. 106 – Reese Schoolcraft (10) – 4-0 – 4 Pins – Champion 113 – 120 – Lance Grogg (10) – 3-1 – 1 Pin – 3rd 126 – Jeric Loudin (9) – 3-1 – 3 Pins – Read More…
Residents are Willing to Step Up and Out to bring Prosperity Back to the County Seat
County residents, with an interest in the direction of City Government, met at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department to discuss concerns and potential candidates for the 2025 Town Council, Mayor and Recorder positions. Roger Propst addressed those in attendance about the significance of The 1982 Foundation, American Medicine Company and other potential business opportunities that Read More…
MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASON TO OPEN DECEMBER 16
ADDITIONAL DEER STAMP MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO SEASON SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the state’s muzzleloader deer hunting season will run from Dec. 16–22 and reminded hunters to purchase an RM or RRM stamp before the season starts if they want a chance to harvest Read More…
