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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for matching (50-50) historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Department of Arts, Culture and History. Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation, or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Applications must be submitted through the online Read More…
The Office of Prosecuting Attorney Michael Hicks released the following information regarding Grand Jury held on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 in the Court of Judge Anita Harold Ashley. Indictments were returned for:
Deed book 311 – Page 266Kenneth Todd Godfrey, GrantorRobin L. Prayer fka Robin L. Speno and Joshua C. Pryor, GranteesDescription: Road Run 61 Acr Surf & Road Run 10 AcDistrict: ShermanConsideration: $250,000.00Deed book 311 – Page 269American Resources, Incorporated, GrantorRobert H. Bowers, Jr., GranteeDescription: 4 tractsDistric: WashingtonConsideration: $225,000.00Grantor:Mary Louise Smith Estate, by John Lane Wilson, Read More…
A Calhoun County Department of Highway Mechanics Truck left Route 5, West Little Kanawha Highway in the 1,000 block, striking the Sav-A-Tool Machine shop building, penetrating the western corner of the building with the entire truck. No injuries were reported of the driver or anyone inside. Water, Electricity and Gas service has been interrupted due Read More…
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One marriage was recorded in the Calhoun County Clerk’s office for the month of December 2024. The Application and Marriage date was recorded as December 30th, 2024 for Austin Dewayne Badgett, age 22 from Orma, WV to Sabrina Dawn Bennett from age 18, from Orma, WV.
The Calhoun County Commission is asking anyone interested in becoming a member of the Calhoun-Roane Local Emergency Planning Committee to complete the application for membership. Applications should be submitted to Craig Arthur, Commission President, at caarthur_3@yahoo.com by February 17, 2025. If you would like an application emailed to you, call the County Clerk’s office at 304-354-6725.
Everett Franklin “Danny” Lane, 64, passed away January 13, 2025 surrounded by his children at Minnie Hamilton Hospital. He was born February 9, 1960 to the late Ralph and Arlie Lane. Danny was an avid outdoorsman who loved musky fishing, coon hunting, wood working his tables, willow chairs, and canes and being in the woods Read More…
Congratulations to Sophia Wigal, the 2025 Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals Queen. Commissioner Leonhardt crowned Miss Wigal on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at the WVAFF annual convention in Charleston. Sophia represented the WV Black Walnut Festival. She was also selected Miss Photogenic. Top 5 Finalists 2025 Miss WVAFF: Sophia Rose Wigal, WV Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will open a new exhibition at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2 p.m. with a reception and awards ceremony. This exhibit, titled West Virginia Wildlife, is the third installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series Read More…
