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Controversy Surrounds Courthouse Elevator Grant Denial

Calhoun County residents are raising questions about the lack of support for a grant to install an elevator at the courthouse, a project that would improve accessibility and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the Calhoun County Commission and Sheriff’s Office signed letters in favor of the elevator, other elected officials Read More…

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CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION REQUEST FOR BIDS

​The Calhoun County Commission is seeking competitive bids for purchase and delivery of a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) for the Sheriff’s Department in Grantsville, WV. ​Sealed bids must be clearly marked as “UTV Sheriff” and must be received by December 22, 2025 by 2:00pm. Mail Bids to PO Box 230, Grantsville, WV 26147; or Email Read More…

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Monday Commission Meeting brings Job Openings, Resignations and Congratulations

The Calhoun County Commission met Monday, July 7th, 2025 at 5 p.m. for their July meeting. Following the opening pledge and prayer the Commissioners honored CalhounCounty Clerk, Jean Simers, for her recent receipt of the Danny Cline Memorial Distinguished Service Award for County Clerk of the Year. Under delegations, Hortz Motz, Calhoun Board of Education Read More…

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McCumbers Sworn in as Commissioner

Jacob McCumbers was officially sworn in as the newest Calhoun County Commissioner, elected for the unexpired term, on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. Brenda Ball, Deputy Clerk, administered the oath of office for County Clerk Jean Simers, who is recovering from a recent surgery. For the month of December the Calhoun County Commission will be comprised Read More…

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Commission Debates Need for County Manager

The Calhoun County Commission met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 8th, 2024 at 9 a.m. at the Calhoun County Courthouse. All three Commissioners were in attendance, President Craig Arthur, Roger Propst and Kevin Helmick.  County Clerk, Jean Simers addressed the Commission desiring to clarify a topic brought up by Ridgeview News at Read More…