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Circle S. Farms Lose Barn in Structure Fire, but no Animals

On Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at 5:19 p.m. the Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a barn fire on Walnut Road. The structure belonging to Circle S. Farms was a total loss but there were no animals injured. The Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department was also dispatched but were canceled Enroute. Circle S Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Couple Arrested on Drug and Conspiracy Charges

On March 21, 2025, pursuant to a search warrant, The Calhoun County Sheriff’s office conducted a search of residence belonging to Paul H. Hunter and Britney Dawn Shelley. Upon approaching the residence, Deputy CW Stephens could hear footsteps hastily moving from the front of the residence toward the rear. After opening the door he observed Read More…

Community Government News

County Meeting Sees Action taken for Better Fire Protection

The Calhoun County Commission held a special meeting concerning the County Water Service Maintenance with the latest concerns regarding the operation of county water hydrants and local fire service. Commissioners Craig Arthur, Jacob McCumbers and Eric Lupardus began the discussion with local residents and agencies regarding what needs to be done to insure adequate fire Read More…

News Obituary

Denzil Darren Runyon Obituary

Denzil Darren Runyon, 87, of the Normantown Community passed away on the eve of April 2, 2025, surrounded by family, in Minnie Hamilton Long Term Care Facility in Grantsville. He was born on April 28, 1937, to the late Worthy Darren Runyon and Bertha Brady Runyon. Denzil was preceded in death by his siblings: Maxine Read More…

Community News Weather

Calhoun LEPC Meets to Discuss Weather Emergency Preparation

The Calhoun LEPC met on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 in the face of more incoming rain and the expectation of flooding across the area. Those in attendance were Tina Hamrick, Jess Metz, Eric Lupardus, Carl and Judy Brannon, Jason Wilson and Kelli Barr participated by phone. The groups primary discussion was to determine if there Read More…

Community Events News Weather

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY DECLARES STATE OF PREPAREDNESS IN ALL 55 COUNTIES

Charleston, W.Va. – Due to developing weather patterns that will bring multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and high winds in West Virginia beginning Wednesday, April 2, 2025, through Sunday, April 6, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties. “I am urging all West Virginians to heed Read More…

News Regional News

Local Teen Crowned Teen Queen at WV Interstate Fair and Expo

Local teen, Madison Jones, was crowned the Teen Queen at the WV Interstate Fair and Expo Pageant held on Saturday March 29 at WVU-P. Madison, along with Queen Elizabeth McDonald will reign over the Interstate Fair and Expo June 17-21, 2025. Madison, a sophomore at CMHS, is the daughter of Kenny and Debbie Jones of Read More…

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MAKE IT SHINE SATURDAY!

Calhoun make it shine is Saturday is April 5th, 2025. If you’d like to be a part of making our community shine , pick up supplies at Mom’s Place Too in Grantsville, WV or Cabot Recycling Station . You can pick up early if not picking up in town. The free supplies will be set Read More…

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WV Secretary of State Kris Warner highlights the importance of prevention and recovery services in a video interview on Lauren’s Wish

Charleston, W.Va. – April 2nd is being celebrated by the West Virginia legislature as Prevention & Recovery Day at the State Capitol. In support of that endeavor, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has released a recent interview with Michael Cole, Co-Founder and Chairman of a non-profit organization named Lauren’s Wish. The purpose of Secretary Warner’s interview is to help raise awareness Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

WVDA ANNOUNCES SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The SFMNP is designed to help low-income senior citizens access fresh, local fruit and vegetables. Seniors sign up for the vouchers at their county-level senior center. Applications will be Read More…

_{^{NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that certain Deed of Trust, dated January 25, 2019, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Commission of Calhoun County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 177, Page 657 and subsequent Substitution of Trustee recorded in Substitution of Trustee Book 191, Page 455, wherein Dustin F. Holcomb did convey unto Martha Haymaker and Tony Morgan, Trustees, certain real and personal property as described in said Deed of Trust, to secure such lien. Said Trustees have elected to appoint Joel Baker of Joel Baker Law, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee and, default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by CALHOUN BANKS to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at the front door of the Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville, West Virginia, on:

APRIL 16, 2025 AT 10:00AM

the following described real estate, together with its improvements, easements, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Washington District, Calhoun County West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
FIRST PARCEL: Beginning at a point in the center of the Secondary Route 15/2, a corner to Ralph Brown and Phillippa Jane Awcock; thence leaving the road with Brown, N 73 W, passing an iron rod found at 16.90 feet, in all, a total distance of 725.68 feet to a 5/8-inch iron rod set, being S 73 E, 627.69 feet from an iron rod found; thence with new division lines through parent tract, N 69-52 E, 5/8-ince rod set at 550.96 feet, in all, a total distance of 566.90 feet to a point in the center of Secondary Route 15/2; thence with the road, S 27-51 E, 38.63 feet to a point; thence S 27-20 E, 82.18 feet to a point; thence S 27-37 E, 87.01 feet to a point; thence S 23-45 E, 48.93 feet to a point; thence S 17-09 E, 35.96 feet to the place of beginning, containing 2.99 acres, more or less.
SECOND PARCEL: Beginning at a point in the center of West Virginia Secondary Route 15/2 and being a corner to the Daniel McCoy 2.99 acre tract; thence with said McCoy for one line, S 69-52 W, passing a 5/8-inch diameter rebar found at 14.72 feet and being 566.90 feet, in all, to a 5/8-inch diameter rebar found being a corner to Ralph Brown; thence with said Brown for one line; N 73-00 W, 426.60 feet to a 5/8-inch diameter rebar set; thence through the property of Shirley Conley for one new line. N 70-02 E, passing a 5/8-inch diameter rebar set at 900.09 feet and being 912.90 feet, in all, to a point in the center of West Virginia Secondary Route 15/2; thence with the center of West Virginia Secondary Route 15/2 and meanders thereof for four lines, S 05-12 E, 33.75 feet to a point; thence S 15-05 E, 55.95 feet to a point; thence S 20-41 E, 111.27 feet to a point; thence S 27-03 Em 55.69 feel to the place of beginning, containing 4.30 acres, more or less.
It is expressly understood that this conveyance is made subject to any and all rights of way, exceptions, and reservations which were granted, excepted, or reserved by any predecessors in title.
BEING the same real estate conveyed unto Dustin F. Holcomb by Cody D. McCoy and Sharon McCoy via Deed dated January 25, 2019, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s office in Deed Book 274, Page 446.
And the following described personal property used to secure said Deed of Trust:
SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME
2005 CLAZ-FH
CWP014619TN
Title Issued: 02/14/2019
At the time of execution of said Deed of Trust, the above listed real and personal properties reported to have an address of 556 Little White Oak, Chloe, WV 25235.
Parcel ID: 06-17-0056.0005 and 06-17-0056.0006
TERMS: FOUR THOUSAND 00/100 ($4,000.00) in cash and/or certified funds made payable to Joel Baker Law, PLLC, to be deposited at the time of the sale, with the remaining balance due and payable within thirty (30) days of the sale. Certified funds must be presented to the Trustee for inspection at start if sale in order to be qualified to bid.
The referenced properties will be conveyed without covenants of warranty, and subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way, and reservations which may be a matter of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office or visible upon the ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, including, without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary, or sewer charges.
The purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for paying the recording costs and the tax on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamp to be affixed to the deed), and the cost of transferring title of the Mobile Home into the name of the purchaser. The purchases shall be responsible for payment of all real estate and personal property taxes assessed thereon.
The subject properties shall be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, which is longer.
Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Lender shall be entitled to bid at any public sale on all or any portion of the aforesaid Property.

JOEL BAKER, ESQ.,

JOEL BAKER LAW, PLLC
149 Main Street,
Spencer WV, 25276
Phone: (304)-500-9238}}