News

Energy Express – AmeriCorps Summer Opportunities Graduating Seniors and College Students – Earn $$$ for College or Trade School!

Submitted by: Brandy Brabham, Extension Agent, WVU Extension-Roane Co., 304-927-0975 Energy Express is an AmeriCorps program that can provide educational funds for your graduating seniors and college students who are planning to or currently enrolled in college or trade school.  Roane County has three approved sites this summer with one at Spencer Middle School, Geary Elementary Middle School and Walton Elementary Middle School.  The Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Kinter Charged with Felony Destruction of Property

On Friday February 23rd, 2024, at approximately 10 p.m. Trooper J.D. Richards was notified by Calhoun County Dispatch that Ricky Hall, at the address of 171 Stinson Rd,. Chloe, Calhoun County, WV 25235, was wishing to report vandalism that was done to his vehicle on the property.On the same date, at approximately 10:42 p.m. Trooper Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Several Creston area residents were among the over 78 folks who attended the candidate Meet & Greet Saturday in Elizabeth.  County Assessor Keith Wilson held a very successful pie auction.  Both candidates, Mike Stuart & J. B. McCuskey, for Atty. General Read More…

Guest Writers News

Gaylen’s Thoughts on the Eclipse and Apocalyptic Theories

In between the time this was written and its publication we had a solar eclipse, and we are all talking about it and how we watched it and how it felt. Maybe. If some of those conspiracy theories surrounding the eclipse are true then we all could be dead or facing the final apocalypse or Read More…

Community Events News

Falls & Jones Bluegrass Jam was a Great Success

The first of what is hoped to be an annual two day event was packed with some of the greatest bluegrass musicians in West Virginia and multiple other States. The Calhoun County barn was filled to the brim both upstairs and down with picking sessions in every corner. Impromptu pop up jam sessions were reminiscent Read More…

News

Local Departments Fight Structure Fire of Vacant Home at Stinson

Calhoun Control dispatched the Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department at 7:46 p.m. to a structure fire located at 26089 South Calhoun Highway in the area of Stinson. Arnoldsburg VFD was dispatched for mutual aid and the two departments fought the blaze with the structure being a total law. C The origin of the fire Read More…

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Fatality in Back Fork Road Home Fire

Calhoun Control dispatched the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department around 1 a.m. for a structure fire in the 1700 block of Back Fork Road in the area of Big Springs. By the time crews arrived the home was fully engulfed. The home was owned by 59-60 year old, Ronnie Richards, who is believed to have died Read More…