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2024 State 4-H Presentation Contest Winners from Roane County

Several Roane County 4-H member recently participated in the virtual state 4-H presentation contest.  They had to qualify at the Roane County 4-H County Round-up by scoring a 90 or above to advance to the state level.  Below are the blue and red state winners: Blue​ • Garrett Brabham​, Reedy Lucky 4-H Club​, “Let’s Go Fishing” • Brogan Burdette​, Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Chloe Home Burglarized by Michael Neal

In a complaint filed in Calhoun Magistrate Court on May 10th, 2024, Trooper Brian E. Young stated that on or about April 10, 2024, the accused, Michael Neal, entered a locked residence, located at 319 Granny She Rd, Chloe, Calhoun County, WV, while no one was present, and removed multiple household items. Items reported missing Read More…

Community Community Events News

Photo Drop of Festival Boothes

The 2024 Calhoun Wood Festival is filled with some delightful goodies, handmade crafts and an opportunity to meet local community members. Carl and Chris Ballengee have their Search and Rescue crew, the always popular band booster hot dogs are there as well as Ribs and Pork BBQ by the 1982 Foundation, Handcrafted quilts, freeze dried Read More…

Community Events News

Melva Stull Chosen Calhoun Belle

Mrs.Melva Stull of Grantsville has been chosen to represent Calhoun County at WestVirginia State Folk Festival in Glenville June 21-23, the Belles are an honored guest in many events, exhibiting the Spirit of a Pioneer woman chosen because they are community-minded, charitable and, a leader. These “Goodwill Ambassadors ”are a unique feature of the Folk Read More…

Government News West Virginia

West Virginia leads nine-state delegation asking U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Biden Executive Order that federalizes voter registration process

Charleston, W.Va –  WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and chief election officers in eight other states joined to bring legal action against an Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden that would federalize state elections. On Tuesday, May 28, the Secretaries of State in West Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Wyoming filed Read More…

News Obituary

Michael Lowell Roberts, Jr. Obituary

It is with profound grief and terribly deep sadness, that we must announce that Michael Lowell Roberts, Jr., has passed away after a war with Squamous Cell Carcinoma on April 21, 2024. Michael was 53, born on June 19, 1970 in Grantsville, WV. He made his home in Millville, NJ and was employed as Facilities Read More…

Business Community Regional News

USDA Collaborative is Helping Calhoun to Prosper

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) believes that “Together, West Virginia Prospers.” With that idea in mind came the Rural Partners Network and WV Pioneer Community Network which includes the 8 county region of Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Nicholas, Roane, Webster and Wood. Because rural communities sometimes struggle to get financial or technical assistance Read More…

Business Farming/Agriculture News

The Season of Hay Seed, Dodging Showers and Farming Shenanigans

Farming in Calhoun County is done primarily by bi-vocational farming families that try to fit farming into the hours following their day jobs and on weekends. Those hours are often interrupted by rain showers and other obligations, but the committment to farming is not for the faint of heart. It takes dedication and sacrifice. According Read More…