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Mary Katherlyn Jarvis, 64, of Wallback, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1961, at Harmony, WV, a daughter of the late Willis and Lola Jean Hicks Jarvis. She was an active member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Maysel, WV. Mary Read More…
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department were conducting a home confinement check on April 2nd, 2026 at the home of Richard Earl Conley, when they discovered several bottles of alcoholic beverages, 2 scales (one digital, one primitive), approximately one pound of cannabis divided into several different weight classifications (1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce and 1 ounce). Also Read More…
Jackson L. Simmons, 76, of Palestine, West Virginia, was called home by his Lord and Savior on April 5, 2026. Born on the 4th of July in 1949, Jack was a firecracker to life, always full of good stories and kind gestures. Jack was a hardworking man who began his career at the Viscose, where Read More…
Lloyd Dwayne Drake has been charged by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department with Possession with intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance. In a complaint filed in the Calhoun County Magistrate Court, Deputy H.M. Stephens stated that on Friday, December 12, 2025 at approximately 8:24 p.m. she, Deputy C.R. Stephens and Sheriff Graham Knight were attempting Read More…
In a complaint filed by Senior Trooper J.D. Richards of the West Virginia State Police in Calhoun Magistrate Court, Trooper Richards charged Justin James Snider with receiving and transferring stolen property, Reckless Driving, possession of less than 15 grams o f Marijuana, Improper Registration, unsafe or improperly equipped vehicles, and left of center. Trooper Richards Read More…
Deputy C.R. Stephens filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County charging David Glen Jones of South Calhoun Highway, Mount Zion, WV with two counts of Felony Delivery of a Controlled Substance. The complaint detailed two purchases made from David Glen Jones, at his residence, of methamphetamine by a confidential, reliable informant. The Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) recently hosted a highly successful inbound trade mission March 26-28 in partnership with the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA), connecting international buyers from India and Vietnam with West Virginia’s log and lumber industry. The mission focused exclusively on forest products, with visiting buyers touring Read More…
Ronald George Chadock, 70, of Walker, West Virginia, passed away on March 27, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born February 18, 1956, in Elizabeth, West Virginia, at Coplin Hospital, to Shirley Chadock. Ronald spent most of his life working for Tri-State Roofing, where he was known for his strong work Read More…
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, April 8, 2026 @ 1:30 pm AGENDA I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order III. Open and Consider Bids for Building(s) for County Park a. 40’ x 80’ x 12’ Building b. 75’ x 120’ x 24’ Building IV. Consider Quotes for County Park Internet Service V. Consider Purchasing Read More…