Betty Faynell Wagoner Obituary
Betty Faynell Wagoner, 87, of Big Bend, WV, passed away January 15, 2025. She was born November 10, 1937 to the late James O. and Lola E. Cox Kirby. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, sewing, and being with family and friends. She was a member of Spruce Hollow Community Church. Betty was Read More…
Police Make Arrest in Local Restaurant for Felony Gross Child Neglect
On Tuesday January 14th, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Calhoun County 911 Dispatch received a phone call from a witness who had followed a red in color 2023 Jeep Compass bearing a Mississippi Registration from Arnoldsburg, WV along WV Rt. 16 to Grantsville, WV. The witness stated that the vehicle was all over the roadway Read More…
2025 Historic Preservation Development Grants Available
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…
Grand Jury Returns 8 Indictments
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:
December Property Transfers in Calhoun County
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…
Truck Collision at Sav-A-Tool Plant causes multiple Utility Issues – No Injuries
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…
Calhoun County Clerk Releases Fiscal 2024Financial Report
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December Marriages in Calhoun
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.
County Commission Seeking LEPC Members
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.
