In search of discovering the names of over 1,100 men and women who have served at various times in various branches and wars, my appreciation for the veterans as well as their families grew mightily. My understanding for their contribution to my freedom hit home as I read name after name of men and women Read More…
Building Fire on Court Street
Calhoun Control dispatched both Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department and the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department to a structure fire on 256 Court Street in Grantsville, West Virginia. A business and apartment building owned by Kevin Postalwait was fully engulfed. The building has formerly housed a salon, apartment and optometrist, but it is unknown about the current Read More…
November Property Transfers in Calhoun County
The following property transfers were recorded in the office of Jean Simers, County Clerk in the month of November, 2024: Deed book 310 @ Page 699D. Ray Brown, GrantorCharles W. Brown, GranteeDescription 1/24 61 1/4 Beech and 1/2 39 Stinson Registry I N Morris #1-SDistrict: Washington Ancillary AffidavitBook 2 @ Page 86Evelyn Irene Bradshaw, GrantorDeed Read More…
Bonnie Louise Brown Obituary
Bonnie Louise Brown (Barnes), 77, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Miletree Center in Spencer following an extended struggle with kidney failure. Born May 20, 1947, in Mt. Zion, Calhoun County, she was a daughter of the late William O. and Cecil Barnes (Booker). Bonnie worked as an RN nurse Read More…
Lowell Batten Obituary
Lowell Batten, 85, of Big Springs, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Minnie Hamilton Health System, Grantsville. He was born March 11, 1939, at Spencer, the son of the late Oral and Crochie Miller Batten. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita L. Batten; brothers, Chuck Batten and Read More…
Government Shutdown Averted
Provided by join1440.com A stopgap funding bill cleared Congress this morning shortly after a midnight deadline, averting a federal government shutdown. The measure from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R, LA-4) was approved by the Republican-led House by a vote of 366-34 Friday, while the Democratic-led Senate followed suit early Saturday morning by a vote of 85-11. President Joe Biden Read More…
Board Positions Open for Calhoun County
The Calhoun County Commission encourages anyone interested in becoming a member of the Civil Service and, Animal Shelter Board or Building Commission to submit their resume to the Calhoun County Clerk’s office or mail to P.O. Box 230, Grantsville, WV 26147. Resumes should be submitted by January 7, 2025.
Town of Grantsville Accepting Letters of Interest
The Town of Grantsville is now accepting letters of interest for the vacancy of City Council. The Town will accept letters from those interested in filling this vacancy until December 27, 2024 at close of business. ALL letters must be in a sealed envelope. Letters can be dropped off at the City Office in town Read More…
Secretary of State Mac Warner Issues Certification for Historic November 5 General Election
Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner reports that West Virginia’s November 5, 2024 General Election is now complete with all 55 counties reporting their official results. The overall turnout rate among active voters exceeded 66%. The voter turnout rate for all registered voters, including the more than 91,000 voters in “inactive” status, was Read More…
Gov. Justice issues proclamations declaring full-day holidays for Christmas Eve and New Year’s eve for public employees
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has issued two proclamations, declaring Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024 as a full-day state holiday for public employees. “As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to genuinely thank all the incredible state employees across West Virginia,” Gov. Justice said. “These folks pour their Read More…
Calhoun Deputies Participate in Shop with a Cop in Roane County
Calhoun Deputies C.R. Stephens and H.M. Stephens participated in the Spencer’s “Shop with a Cop” at Walmart in Spencer. Mayor Terry Williams expressed his gratitude to all the officers who participated in the event saying “It’s a fun way for kids to get to know the police.” Mayor Williams appreciates the Walmart partnership.Thanks to Kate Read More…