Accident News

Deer causes Car Roll Over and Fire in Millstone Creek

Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department and Minnie Hamilton EMS was dispatched to a single vehicle crash on Rt.33 in the Millstone area on Monday, December 5th. Upon arrival they discovered a car on its top in the creek and on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and one person was transported to Minnie Hamilton for treatment. Read More…

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Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department Receives PACF Grant

Chief Joe Tanner applied and received a grant from the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation for the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $7,451.00 to be used towards the purchase of water rescue equipment. The Arnoldsburg VFD recently purchased a specialized inflatable boat for water rescues and flooding, and with this additional money they Read More…

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Early Morning Fire on Walker Road

Photos and information from the Arnoldsburg VFD The Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department with mutual aid from the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Walker Road shortly after 3 a.m. The fire was contained to an outbuilding and the home received only minor siding damage. Minnie Hamilton EMS also responded.

Community Events News Schools

Arnoldsburg Elementary School Has Emergency Preparation Week

Arnoldsburg staff deemed their Emergency Preparation Week a success! They practiced drills and learned about fire safety and gun safety. They invited officer Todd Cole from Roane County to speak to the students about gun safety and the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department to speak on Fire safety. Parents can also prepare their children at home Read More…

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Home Destroyed by Fire on Camp Run

A fire completely destroyed a home on Camp Run in the area of Chloe this afternoon. The Upper West Fork Fire Department was dispatched as well as the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department . The West Virginia Fire Marshall will investigate the origin of the fire, but for now it is unknown. Calhoun EMS also responded. Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

WV State Police release details of overnight Accident and Arrest

At approximately 1 a.m. Calhoun Control dispatched Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department, WV State Police and the Calhoun EMS to a single vehicle accident on Altizer Road. Kenna Boggs, age 23, severely damaged his vehicle when he crashed from the roadway, over the hill. He however was uninjured. A complaint filed by Investigating officer, Brian Young, Read More…

Government News

Commissioners Change Emergency Service Levy Fund Distribution

The Calhoun County Commission met Friday, August 12th for a Special meeting regarding a letter they received regarding the desire to amend the Emergency Services Levy. Although the contents of the letter were not shared it appeared that Chief Tanner had requested that the dividing of the funds received from the levy that did not Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission to Hold Special Meeting Friday Regarding Fire Chief Joe Tanner’s request to Change Levy

Although no discussion was held during the Calhoun County Commission meeting on Monday, August 8 regarding the letter from Arnoldsburg Fire Department Chief Joe Tanner, requesting that the Fire Department’s share of the emergency levy be changed, Commissioners have set a meeting for the purpose of changing the Levy. The levy changes are required to Read More…