On July 21st, 2024, Sr. Trooper J.D. Richards appeared before Magistrate Richard Postalwait with a complaint stating that Douglas Duane Hess, on the 28th day of February, 2024 in the County of Lawrence, in the State of Ohio did unlawfully and feloniously possession dangerous drugs, for which he stands indicted for and for which a Read More…
Op-Ed: Poll Worker Recruitment taking place now for WV’s General Election in November
West Virginia counties need paid poll workers, and now’s the time to sign up. National Poll Worker Recruitment Day was established in 2020 by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and is dedicated to motivating individuals to serve as poll workers. This annual observance is designed to help alleviate the critical shortage of poll workers in West Read More…
David Dewain Richards Obituary
David Dewain Richards, born on June 20, 1960, in Grantsville, WV, passed away on July 18, 2024, after a very courageous battle with cancer. David’s life was marked by his joyful spirit and love for the outdoors. An avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer, he found great pleasure in being outside, whether he was tinkering on Read More…
Randall Dean Dawson Obituary
Randall Dean Dawson, 59, of Millstone, WV, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2024 following a tragic accident. He was born on January 25, 1965, in Grantsville, WV, to Lanny and the late Nina (Ford) Dawson. He was a 1983 graduate of Calhoun County High School and worked as a Foreman for Houchin Construction for Read More…
Norma Knotts Shaffer Obituary
Norma Jean Knotts Shaffer, 86, passed peacefully in her home in the early hours of July 22nd, 2024. She was born on August 28th, 1937, to Robert Joseph Knotts, Jr. and Hazel Virginia (Collins) Knotts of Grantsville, WV who also had two sons, James Earl Knotts and Thomas Mark Knotts. Norma was married to Read More…
Richard Talley Obituary
Richard Arron Talley, 56, of Orma, WV, was called to his heavenly home in July of 2024. Richard’s passing was unexpected, but a true loss for all. An avid hunter and fisher, he loved to be outdoors enjoying God’s beautiful creation. Richard’s true joy in life came from spending time with family, specifically his grandchildren, Read More…
Hope Weber Obituary
Hope Weber, 69, of Chloe, West Virginia, passed away July 10, 2024. She was born on February 8, 1955, in Lodi, Ohio. She will be remembered for her love of all animals and wildlife, fiery personality, and her willingness to help anybody. She is survived by her daughter, Alicia (Jeremy) Hornbeck; grandsons, Timothy (Erica), Triston, Read More…
Hardman’s Ask Judge for Maximum Sentencing in Afternoon Session of Court
Judge Anita Harold Ashley continued court the afternoon of July 23, 2024 in Calhoun Circuit Court. Jody Alan Satterfield appeared with Attorney John Balenovich to enter his plea in case 24F18, charging Attempted Arson and Attempted First Degree Murder. Satterfield entered a not guilty plea. The case is continued for Pretrial on September 5, 2024 Read More…
Tuesday Morning Court with Judge Anita Ashley
Calhoun Circuit Court convened with Judge Anita Ashley, who was on live tv remotely from Roane County. The first defendant of the day was Edward Fields, represented by Attorney Daniel Minardi. Fields appeared for arraignment at which time he entered a plea of not guilty, which was accepted and entered into record by Judge Ashley. Read More…
GSU Youth Storytelling Camp to Hold Free Evening Concert
GLENVILLE, WV – For the third consecutive year, Glenville State University has partnered with the West Virginia Storytelling Guild to present a week-long youth storytelling camp. To wrap up the activities of the camp on July 26, a concert will be held on the third floor of the campus’ Mollohan Campus Community Center at 6:30 Read More…