Scott A. Dettman, 64, of Burnsville, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the WVU Medicine Braxton Memorial hospital in Gassaway, WV; following an unexpected illness. He was born April 25, 1960 in Akron, OH; son of the late Donald and Betty (Johnson) Dettman. Scott is a Read More…
A Hopping Good Time at the Oshoway Egg Hunt
John and Sue Oshoway have generously hosted a memorial Egg Hunt in honor of their daughter Melissa for many years for the Calhoun community. This year’s egg hunt offered prizes and candy fun inside 6,500 eggs that quickly disappeared from the ground of Calhoun County Park. Strategies for quick collecting could be heard by parents Read More…
First Baptist Celebrates the Elements of the Seder Plate
To view the album, scroll left or right One of the most moving moments in the life of Jesus occurs at the very end of His earthly ministry. It is known as the Last Supper – the final gathering of Jesus and the disciples to celebrate Passover on the last night of His earthly life. Read More…
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE OF HEARING MONDAY APRIL 28, 2025 @ 1:00 P.M. LITTLE COURTROOM CALHOUN COUNTY COURTHOUSE 363 MAIN STREET GRANTSVILLE, WV 26147 The Calhoun County Solid Waste Authority will hold a public hearing to solicit ideas, opinions and comments on its revisions to the Calhoun County Solid Waste Authority’s Comprehensive Litter and Solid Waste Control Plan. Read More…
DoHS Announces Launch of Summer EBT Program for West Virginian Students
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has been approved to issue Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) during the 2025 summer period. All eligible children will receive a one-time $120 in grocery benefits this summer. Summer EBT benefits can be spent on items that are covered by SNAP benefits. All Read More…
GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY SIGNS BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
Charleston, W.Va. – Tonight, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed West Virginia’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Morrisey closely mirrors the Governor’s proposal sent at the beginning of session. “When I took office, I inherited a $400 million structural budget gap in the upcoming fiscal year, which would Read More…
Cross Placed in Grantsville Traffic Island
A cross, that began as a vision by a local Christian, who wanted to create a focal point in town for area residents to be reminded of the price Christ Jesus paid for the salvation of man and the privilege of being able to publicly worship in our Nation, now stands in the Grantsville traffic Read More…
CMHS Baseball Team Help with Food Delivery
Calhoun FRN, among many of the services they provide, bring food to many in Calhoun County who stand in need. As the prices of groceries increase, families appreciate the extra help of food from Mountaineer Food Bank and other food distributors that is brought through groups such as the FRN and the First Baptist Food Read More…
Calhoun County Commission Set 25/26 Levy Rates
AThe Calhoun County Commission held a special meeting Tuesday to set the county levy rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Below are the rates under each class: