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.
Everett Franklin “Danny” Lane Obituary
Everett Franklin “Danny” Lane, 64, passed away January 13, 2025 surrounded by his children at Minnie Hamilton Hospital. He was born February 9, 1960 to the late Ralph and Arlie Lane. Danny was an avid outdoorsman who loved musky fishing, coon hunting, wood working his tables, willow chairs, and canes and being in the woods Read More…
Black Walnut Festival Queen Wins Title of WVAFF
Congratulations to Sophia Wigal, the 2025 Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals Queen. Commissioner Leonhardt crowned Miss Wigal on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at the WVAFF annual convention in Charleston. Sophia represented the WV Black Walnut Festival. She was also selected Miss Photogenic. Top 5 Finalists 2025 Miss WVAFF: Sophia Rose Wigal, WV Read More…
Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces New Juried Art Exhibit Opening from Inspired Series
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History will open a new exhibition at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 2 p.m. with a reception and awards ceremony. This exhibit, titled West Virginia Wildlife, is the third installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series Read More…
USDA Finalizes Third New Regulation Under the Biden-Harris Administration to Create Fairness and Transparency for Contract Farmers
Packers & Stockyards rules are part of a suite of new policies to give farmers better insight into key aspects of the agricultural system, from genetic components and pricing of seeds they purchase, to livestock market rates, so they can achieve fairer returns and plan better for their businesses. WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2025 — Agriculture Secretary Read More…
