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…

News Schools

Local Open House at Glenville State University Invites Calhoun, Roane, Gilmer, and Braxton County Students to Explore Educational Opportunities 

Glenville State University hosted a special open house event aimed at students of Calhoun, Roane, Gilmer, and Braxton counties. This unique occasion provided an excellent opportunity for individuals in the local community to discover the diverse academic programs, resources, and career prospects that Glenville State University has to offer.  The open house event took place at the Waco Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission Questioned on Illegal Meeting Procedures

The remaining two Commissioners met Monday, September 11, 2023 for their monthly meeting in the Little Courtroom of the Courthouse, opened by Commission President Craig Arthur who told the very well attended meeting that – The freedoms that we take for granted are under attack. We need to understand the perspective that we are going Read More…

News Politics

News from a Republican Viewpoint

Submitted by Roger Propst, Republican Executive Committee Chairman Last week Deirdre Purdy, Chairperson of the Democrat Party in Calhoun County, penned an opinion piece about how a Democrat controlled county commission hadexerted great influence on the TransCanada company to locate a pipeline compressor station in Calhoun County rather than Ritchie County. She outlined steps taken Read More…

Opinion Politics

NEWS FROM  A DEMOCRATIC VIEWPOINT 9-6-23

Submitted by Deirdre Purdy And Now, in Local News . . . There’s a story going around that somehow Calhoun County was ridden into the ground over the past 40 years by Democrats.  Time to review the true history of our county finances. Back 40 years ago, West Virginia counties collected their taxes and set their budgets according to what they Read More…

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Lumberjacks Defeat Devils in Hard Fought Battle

Photos by Clear Blue Skys Studio Although Friday night brought Calhoun’s second loss of the season against Valley Wetzel Lumberjacks of Pine Grove, West Virginia, it was not with providing excitement for the fans who watched as their much loved hometeam played hard for Head Coach Jeff Goodrich. However, their efforts could not overcome the Read More…