Crimes/Punishment News

Two Court Violations Result in Arrest and Incarceration

Ronald Lee Sampson, age 49, was incarcerated on December 19th, 2023 following a home confinement violation and conviction of Possession of a controlled substance. He is currently being held on a $20,000 bond in cases 23M07M00313 and 23M07M00134. Kimberly Dawn Duskey, age 42, was arrested and incarcerated for a Probation violation stemming from a 2020 Read More…

News

Board Appoints Arnold to Vacant Seat

At a special School Board meeting on Tuesday, December 19th, the Calhoun County School Board held interviews for the two applicants who applied to replace resigning board member Tammy Yoak. Jason Arnold of Millstone, WV was appointed to fill the vacant seat. If he wants to remain on the Board of Education he will have Read More…

Government News Politics

WV Secretary of State Mac Warner releases “2024 Running for Office Guide” for candidates and political committees

Charleston, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has released the 2024 Running for Office Guide, offering detailed guidance to political candidates for the upcoming state elections. The 2024 Running for Office Guide can be found at the following link: 2024 Running For Office Guide. In addition to the Guide, Judicial candidates are encouraged to review the Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Rush Charged with Domestic Battery/Destruction of Property

In a complaint filed by Trooper B.L. Hazelwood of the West Virginia State Police, he stated that on December 15th, 2023, he responded to 2924 Crummies Creek Road in reference to a domestic disturbance between 29 year old Nathan Rush and the victims, Shirley C. Rush and Shirley Rush Sr. Upon arrival Trooper Hazelwood met Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Five Cases Argued before Judge Anita Ashley on Tuesday

Calhoun Circuit Court was in session on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 with the honorable Anita Harold Ashley presiding. Edward Fields, having been previously indicted for Count 1- Receiving or Transferring Stolen goods, Count 2- Possession of Stolen vehicle, had both charges dismissed because witnesses were not available due to the fact that they are currently under indictment Read More…

News Politics

Republicans Host Judicial Candidates and Elect New Chair and Vice Chair

The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee met on Tuesday, December 19th with guests, Josh Downey and Anita Harold Ashley, candidates for Circuit Judge in the 5th Judicial Circuit. Both candidates had strong conservative views points and shared their experience with the the Republican Executive Committee members.  Following the speakers, the Executive Committee held an election Read More…

Business Community News

A Super Experience with Superman

Following the Calhoun Commission meeting and the discussion of JCFilms making a movie in Calhoun County, Melissa West of the Calhoun Chronicle and businessman Eric Lupardus reached out to the film company for further discussion. The two (and Ridgeview News) were invited to an impromptu Sunday morning meeting with Jason Campbell and Dean Cain (formerly Read More…

Government News

Special Meeting to Discuss Stray/Confiscated Animal Expense

Photos by Melissa West A recent issue with the care of animals accepted into Sheriff Graham Knight’s custody following the death of it’s owner, and additional dogs that were placed with animal fosters after their owners abandoned them in a home, caused the Calhoun County Commission to address the issue at a Special Commission Meeting Read More…