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Dominion Energy Agrees to Sell West Virginia Natural Gas Distribution Company to Ullico 

– Sale is expected to close in late 2022, subject to regulatory approvals- Ullico subsidiary Hearthstone Utilities agrees to move headquarters to West Virginia RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) today announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to sell its West Virginia natural gas utility – Hope Gas, Inc. (Dominion Energy West Read More…

Government News

Don’t ever think it can’t get more ridiculous

Press Release/FEBRUARY 11, 2022 CAPITO, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE CRACK ACT Would amend dangerous American Rescue Plan provision that allowed for government distribution of drug paraphernalia kits WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week joined U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and a group of Republican senators in introducing the Cutting off Rampant Access to Crack Read More…

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Proposed Amendment to the Right to Bear Arms

Shari Johnson/Publisher/Opinion There are many things in this world that cause me a great deal of pondering, but the right to own a gun in the State of West Virginia isn’t one of them. Until recent years, I can’t say that I had given it any thought, it was just apart of our rights as Read More…

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Calhoun BOE February 14 Agenda Announced

CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2022 – 5:30 P.M. I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of January 10, 2022 (Regular) and January 25, 2022 (Special) Minutes(Attachment A) IV. Recognitions – • Chris Lacy – Going Above and Beyond Call of Duty • Carissa Yoak – GSC Read More…

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Calhoun County Students Named to Glenville State College Honor Rolls

GLENVILLE, WV – The names of Calhoun County students who attained the Glenville State College President’s and Provost’s Honor Rolls for the Fall 2021 semester have been announced. Corey Foster, Melissa Meadows, Shannon Waldron, and Shauna Yeager, all of Grantsville, have been named to the Glenville State College President’s Honor Roll. To be named to Read More…

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High Winds Topple Utility Pole causing risk of Fire

Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 340 Vineyard Lane, off of Pine Creek Road, at 2:48 p.m. where a utility pole had snapped due to aging wood and high winds. The location of the pole and downed lines was in the vicinity of the home owners pets causing a risk of injury and fire Read More…

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Monday’s Agenda and Zoom Meeting Information for the Calhoun County Commission

CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, February 14, 2022 9:00 a.m. AGENDAMEETING ALSO BY ZOOM Meeting #5936021621 Password 1234Participate by Phone:  +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Toll Free) Call To Order:I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. ​Approve Minutes:   January 10, 2022III. Delegations/Requests: A. ​1982 Foundation – Robin Hughes – Change of Commission MeetingsB. ​1982 Foundation – Crystal Mersh – Partnering With County Commission and​Chamber of Commerce IV. Reports A. E-911, LEPC and Read More…

Community Events News

Mountaineer Food Bank and Family Resource Network Effort Provided 11,933 lbs of Food to Calhoun County

Mountaineer Food Bank (MFB) located in Gassaway, WV provides food and other household items to the emergency food network in 48 counties including programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, backpack programs, senior programs and mobile pantries. The Family Resource Network of Grantsville is hosts and promotes the effort for Calhoun County. MFB works Read More…

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Sale today at the Calhoun County Community Center

Crystal Mersh opened the opportunity for area residents to take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather today, Friday, February 11, by setting up tables to sell their goods and wares. The sale, that started at 11 a.m. will end at 4 p.m. or when the tables are sold out. Stop by today and support local Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces State of West Virginia named to Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022

2/10/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the State of West Virginia has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022. The list includes businesses from all industries – not just state governments. West Virginia was one of only two states to crack the list’s top 250. “West Virginia continues to emerge Read More…