What Does Calhoun’s Voter Turnout Mean?
Since 1980, the very first year I could vote for my dad who was the Assessor of Calhoun County, West Virginia at that time; I have in each election voted. That doesn’t make me an all star American; it actually should make me a typical voter, but that’s not the case. Calhoun for the past Read More…
Polls are closed; Secretary Warner provides an election day recap
Charleston, W.Va. – Polls are now closed in all 1,643 precincts statewide. WV Secretary of State Kris Warner reported that overall, it was a smooth and successful General Election. Secretary Warner visited polling locations in Wood, Cabell, and Kanawha counties on Election Day. According to Secretary Warner, there were 228 calls made to the Secretary of Read More…
“Real” Bedtime Thoughts on Election Night
Before I turn in tonight, I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for protecting me, from me. All day I struggled with the thoughts of the election. My baby girl faced one of her biggest challenges in life and was the most professional, class act of a lady, and I could not Read More…
Joshua David Richards Obituary
Joshua David Richards, 45, of Big Springs, West Virginia, died unexpectedly November 1, 2026, following a medical event. He was born January 12, 1981, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of the late David Richards and Lillian Haskins Shaffer of Millstone, WV. In addition to his mother, Lillian Shaffer, he is survived by his step-father Read More…
OCTOBER 2026 GENERAL REVENUE FUND COLLECTIONS OVERVIEW
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s total General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections for October were $380 million, missing estimates by $8 million, or 2.0%. For the Fiscal Year-to-Date (FYTD) through October, total GRF collections of $1.79 billion exceeded the estimate of $1.73 billion by $54 million, or 3.1%. Total GRF collections for the FYTD were $0.2 million Read More…
Secretary Warner reports an increase in early voter turnout;
From The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner 24% higher turnout than the last midterm General Election According to WV Secretary of State Kris Warner, county clerks reported a total of 162,349 West Virginia voters cast ballots during the early voting period from Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 31. That’s 24% higher turnout than in the Read More…
Diana Marcielle Stanley Obituary
Diana Marcielle Stanley, lovingly known as Diane, passed away November 1, 2026, in Glenville, West Virginia, at the age of 82. She was a strong, loving woman who worked as a care aide and dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She was the daughter of Leora Clevenger Goff and Jennings Goff. She Read More…
Miller Arrested for Assault and Brandishing a Deadly Weapon against a Juvenile
Deputy C.R. Stephens was responded on October 29th, 2026 to a complaint on upper south side of Grantsville. He spoke to Kendra Curry and her daughter (a juvenile) who stated that she was running around Hathaway Street when she saw a woman pull a knife out and threaten to kill her. The juvenile was placed Read More…
Justice God’s Way, or Mine?
Funny thing about grandchildren, (mine anyway). No matter the age, they never grow out of desiring to please their grandparents. One of my grandchildren (which I’ll omit the name) got a tattoo. Multiple kids and grandkids of mine have tattoos for which I said nothing. It’s there, it’s permanent and my response was to tell Read More…