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An altercation that reportedly started at Baker’s Mart in Grantsville, was shortly thereafter reported to be occurring at Grantsville Foodland. The West Virginia State Police began their investigation on Sunday evening, September 17th, 2023 as to why two young men were reportedly into a confrontational conversation that ended in violence. James Winkler and Caden Sweat, Read More…
According to the West Virginia State Police, On September 10th, 2023, Austin Wiss, age 29, was found dead in the residence of Tony McCune on Arnoldsburg Road. The cause of death has yet to be released due to the Medical Examiners report having not been returned; there is however no foul play suspicioned. This story Read More…
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…
Calhoun’s Civil Air Patrol Cadets meet at the Calhoun Composite Squadron, Tuesday’s at 6 p.m. beside First Baptist Church in Grantsville. If your child is at least 12 -18 years of age and has an interest in being apart of the Civil Air Patrol, it is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and a Read More…
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…
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Photo by Clear Blue Skys Studio On Sunday September 10th the Ravenswood youth league travelled to Mt. Zion in a battle of the Little Red Devils. Calhoun was able to walk away with a sweep on the day getting victories in all 3 games played. Ravenswood does not have a Flag Read More…
Submitted by Deirdre Purdy The IRA, Seniors & Drugs: What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed by Democrats alone. No Republicans voted forit. President Biden signed it into law on August 16, 2022. Democrats are celebrating the one-year anniversary. Yet, a Gallup poll last week found that more Read More…
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…
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…
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