Crimes/Punishment News

Knopp Arrested for Identity Theft

In a criminal complaint filed in Calhoun Magistrate Court by Brian E. Young of the West Virginia State police, the charges of two counts of “Taking the Identity of Another Person” and “Fraud in connection with Access Device” lodged against Lilly Marie Knopp the 12th of September, 2023. In his complaint, Trooper Young stated that Read More…

Community Events News

WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on September 24 

On Sunday, September 24 the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Grantsville area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them on Saturday, Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News: Politics-A Shot in the Arm, Shot in the Dark, A Shot at Survival

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The big Creston fall ATV poker run is scheduled for Saturday, September 30.  Round up the younguns, the grand children, the neighbors and make a day of it playing in the water, looking for trophy bucks, wild turkeys and having a Read More…

Community News Schools

Superintendent Fitzwater Shares his Vision with Community

Newly appointed Superintendent Michael Fitzwater has stepped into his new position at Calhoun County Schools with vision and hope for a successful school year for children, higher academic results and to foster a sense of community support and involvement. On Thursday, September 14th, Mr. Fitzwater presented his goals to the Board of Education with all Read More…

Accident News

Daniels Run Accident Reported

An ATV accident was dispatched Saturday evening by Calhoun Control for the area near 3159 Daniels Run Road, Millstone, WV reportedly ending in a fatality. The Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department and Minnie Hamilton Health Systems Ambulance was dispatched to scene with Trooper D.C. Moore of the West Virginia State Police as the investigating officer. More Read More…

Government News

Warner Secures Agreement with States to Help Prevent Voter Fraud

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has announced data-sharing partnerships with several key states to assist with efforts to prevent and identify election fraud, adding to his Office’s success in increasing confidence in elections and securing the election process and results. Secretary Warner has secured data-sharing agreements with Ohio, Virginia, and Florida, and Read More…

News Politics

Warner Announces Voter Registration Drives for September

West Virginia Secretary of the State ​Charleston, W.Va. – In 2002, the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) declared September as National Voter Registration Month. The purpose of the commemoration was to educate the general public on voter registration, deadlines for voting, and civic engagement of citizens 18 years or older. WV Secretary of State Read More…

Community Events News

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom

The Civil Air Patrol Calhoun Composite Squadron WV-016 continues each year to help family and friends honor the memory of their fallen heroes. On December 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), WV0024P – Civil Air Patrol Calhoun Composite Squadron WV-016 will be helping Cemeteries to Remember and Honor our veterans by Read More…