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A criminal complaint was requested by Deputy C.R. Stephens on May 7th, 2026 for Donald Smith of 330 Russett Road, Grantsville, WV. The complaint stated that on 5/4/26 at approximately 10 p.m. Deputy C.R. Stephens responded to a call at 330 Russett Road where the complainant was advising that Donald Smith was yelling and shooting Read More…
Pictured left to right: Scott Todd, Beverly Moreford, PACF Representative Maribeth Saleem-Tanner, Jennifer Randolph, Teresa McGuire, Allen McGuire, Craig Gherke, Dreama Jones, and Commissioner Eric Lupardus. The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation awarded the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department a check for $13,000 for the purchase of AEDs and Turnout Gear Heavy- Duty Washing Machine. An AED Read More…
Thomas Edward Barto, 27, of Big Bend, Calhoun County, WV, passed away on June 1, 2026. He was raised in Lake County, Ohio, where he gained a love for the outdoors, fishing, and shenanigans with his friends. He had a heart that was too big for this world, always acting as a guardian to those Read More…
Wayne Smith Wright, 79, of Wirt County, West Virginia, passed away on June 2, 2026, at WVU Medicine as a result of kidney failure caused by Agent Orange exposure. Born on June 29, 1946, at his family home on Bear Run in Wirt County, Wayne was the son of the late Charles R. Wright and Read More…
Elizabeth Susan Rockhold, 76, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. Born on June 5, 1949, in Ravenswood, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Lake and Ilah (Bennett) Lake. Elizabeth was a 1969 graduate of Parkersburg South High Read More…
New Fund Raiser! The Calhoun Historical Society has started a new fund-raising effort called ‘RAISE THE ROOF’ for the purpose of replacing the roof on the museum. The goal for this effort is $8,000. Contributions may be made to the CalhounHistorical Society, P.O. Box 242, Grantsville, WV 26147
Principals Honor Roll Kindergarten Abigail Doherty Barrett Probasco Isabel Richards Jordyn Carpenter Audrey Heiney Harmoni Lanham Chase Francis 1st Negan Ferrell Kane Hall Lucas Johnson Remington Richards Jaxon Snodgress Lilly Villers Bentley Crislip Tryton Small Elihu White 2nd Rylee Fulks Dakota Mounts Saphira Woodring Azriella Nelson 3rd Grade Lilly Doherty Porter Groves Cambry Mathes Madelyn Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – The critical role of mineral and royalty owners in West Virginia’s economy was the focus of a recent episode of “Just Three Questions!” with WV Secretary of State Kris Warner and his guest Tom Huber, President of the West Virginia Royalty Owners Association (WVROA). During the episode, Huber outlined the association’s mission to educate Read More…
Diagnosis, care are key to managing serious, underreported neurological condition June 3, 2026 Share this article: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Epilepsy specialists believe that fewer than 10 percent of the estimated 20,000-to-25,000 patients in the region who have epilepsy are currently being treated – a gap they say leads to delayed diagnoses, preventable injuries, and even death. According to WVU Medicine experts, epilepsy cases Read More…
By Gaylen Duskey Recently I had a post saying that even more important than money we needed people if we were going to buy the Calhoun Chronicle and return its ownership to Calhoun County. I said we needed people to negotiate with the current owners, form a 503(a), serve as an editor and publisher, staff Read More…