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1/17/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 17, 2022, there are currently 20,392 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with atotal of 5,535 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 49-year old female from Berkeley County, Read More…
Alvin Engelke The Creston area was to receive some inches of snow on Sunday but, later in the day, there was rain & sleet. Many local folks laid in fuel & supplies to deal with deep snow & lack of contact with the “outside world”. Prominent Wood County farmer Ralph Blair passed away while undergoing Read More…
Route 16 South Calhoun Highway, one of the first treated roads of the Dept. Of Highways because of location, is a snow and ice covered drive this morning. Motorist should use extreme caution if it is necessary to be on the roads today.
A traffic stop at Stinson Friday evening led to the arrest of a father and son, now facing multiple drug related charges. On a routine traffic stop, Deputy C.J. Myers stopped Dalton Cottrell for multiple vehicle violations. In addition to Improper Registration, No Insurance and expired MVI he was also charged with DUI (Drug), and Read More…
Snow and ice has begun forming on the road ways even with the attempt of the WV DOH to keep ahead of the storm. Ice has also begun to weight down branches causing the possibility of power outages across the area. Volunteer Fire Departments are on high alert and it is advised for everyone to Read More…
Panic purchasing emptied the Spencer Walmart shelves of basic and not so basic supplies on Saturday, January 15th, ahead of today’s storm. It’s almost inevitable when weather or other issues threaten to home bound people. Stocking up with essentials at local grocery stores quickly create bare shelves, causing more panic for those who delayed their Read More…
Calhoun Control received word from Roane County at about 7 p.m. Saturday, January 15th, that one of their County Deputies was in pursuit of a silver vehicle traveling along Route 33 at speeds of 90-100 mph. The chase was initiated by Roane Deputy Wiley T. Raines, and joined by Calhoun Sheriff Warren Basnett, who was Read More…
WV DOH Calhoun Division were busy Sunday preparing to get ahead of the winter storm that is expected to bring up to 8 inches of snow and possibly ice. Crew Chief Rick Hopkins stated that currently they have approximately 2500 tons of salt and 9-10 trucks available to keep the roads clear. County citizens are Read More…
Storm tomorrow but full moon tonight taken by Richard Westfall
