James Leroy “Jim” Langford, 74, of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away on January 27, 2024, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston, WV, at 7:35 p.m., surrounded by family, due to an extended illness. James was born on June 3, 1949, in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Jeral Dean and Flora Jenkins Langford. In addition Read More…
Governor Jim Justice Special Guest at Republican’s Lincoln Day Dinner
The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee announced this evening that Governor Jim Justice will be their special guest at the 2024 Lincoln Day Dinner on February 17th at the Arnoldsburg Community Park. In addition House Speaker Roger Hanshaw will be the keynote speaker for the evening and Secretary of State Mac Warner will be returning Read More…
Calhoun Matmen Make the Podium in Ritchie Tournament
The High School Wrestling team travelled to Ritchie County January 26-27 for the Single “A Challenge. 20 teams competed and the following wrestlers made the podium: Reese Schoolcraft-3rdEli Bailey-7thWyatt Nichols-3rdSam Elmore-3rdLevi Stump-4th
Mersh Sends Letter Requesting Council to Take Action
A letter (as seen below) was issued by Crystal Mersh, to the Town of Grantsville on January 24th, 2024 regarding the newly discovered issues with the Council’s January appointment of a council member. Mrs. Mersh has been accused of manipulating and controlling people in Calhoun County since the 1982 Foundation came on the scene two Read More…
Calhoun Youth League Basketball Stats
Submitted by Shannon Davis 2nd & 3rd Grade 1/27/24 Team Jarvis 0 Team Heiney 33 Team Jarvis Team Heiney Kyson Sampson Played but didn’t score Haygan Houchin 31 Raelyn Arnold Played but didn’t score Aerial Heiney Played but didn’t score Lydia Hill Played but didn’t score Evert Wright Played but didn’t score Sophia Goodrich Played Read More…
Photo of the Day: Blast from the 70’s Past
Students from the Calhoun County High School Band (Circa 1971 ish) Can you fill in the blanks? Students: Row 1: John Virden, Roger Myers, Jim Sullivan, Cheryl Dettman Stevens, Row 2: Ron Reip, Beth Stalnaker, Amber Fetty, Jeannie Vaughn, Top Row: Debbie Whytsell , Kenny Kendall, Leonard Hardway, Kevin Hartshorn. For the record, brother Leonard Read More…
Who’s Running for Office in West Virginia? Here’s your list!
WV SOS Official page The candidate filing period for the 2024 primary election ended Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. Candidates must have filed in person or postmarked their certificate of announcement prior to midnight. Among the Republicans who have filed to replace Gov. Jim Justice are Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Secretary of State Mac Warner, business Read More…
Was Trump’s Term a Time of Peace & Prosperity?
By Deirdre Purdy I live deep in MAGA country where my local critics regularly inform me just how wrong I am. I try to figure out if they’re onto something – or not. As a regular theme, they will vote for Trump again because his first term was a time of unrivaled peace and prosperity. Read More…
“Help America Vote Day” on January 30th aims to recruit poll workers for upcoming election
Charleston, W. Va. – Again this year, the WV Secretary of State’s Office is participating in the national “Help America Vote Day” to recruit poll workers for the upcoming 2024 elections. Help America Vote Day is a day of action established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to encourage people across the country to get involved in Read More…