Government News

Prosecutor Moves Forward in Removing Sheriff from office

The Calhoun County Commission meeting was once again held in the large courtroom because of the expected larger than normal audience with the matter of the Sheriff and budgeting concerns being addressed. Radio, television, print and internet News media was in attendance and watching through the live feed on Ridgeview’s Facebook page.  The meeting was Read More…

Business News

West Virginia State Leaders Celebrate “Phoenix Rising” in One of State’s Distressed Counties

Groundbreaking for $8.4 million community center in Calhoun County that will provide Central West Virginia with vital services is “great news for the entire state”  GRANTSVILLE, W.Va., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In one of Central West Virginia’s economically distressed counties, a Phoenix is rising. On April 15, 2023, Calhoun County and The 1982 Foundation will celebrate the groundbreaking of an $8.4 million mixed-use community center and pool, which are expected to Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission Meeting Agenda for Tuesday

CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGTuesday, April 18, 2023   9:00 a.m. AGENDA Call To Order: I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. ​Approve Minutes:   March 13, 2023; March 16, 2023; March 21, 2023; ​March 23, 2023and March 28, 2023 III. Delegations/Requests: A.​Citizens for AccountabilityB.​Prosecuting Attorney IV. Reports A. E-911, LEPC and OESB. ​AmbulanceC. ​Wood Festival CommitteeD. ​CRIE. ​County ParkG. ​FRNH. ​Home Confinement ReportI. ​Sheriff’s ReportJ. ​Little Kanawha Area Development CorporationK. ​Report WAG Funding V. New Business:A. ​Request from Solid Waste AuthorityB.​Stocking Read More…

Crimes/Punishment

Judge Anita Harold Ashley Continues 5 and Pleas 3 in a Swift Day of Justice

Judge Anita Harold Ashley moved cases along  swiftly in Calhoun Circuit Court, April 11, 2023 as multiple case set for trial were continued for various reasons or plea agreements were entered into. Tony MCcune, Charged with “Sexual Assualt in the 1st Degree,” was set for trial but continued so that the State could subpoena additional Read More…

Community News

Cabot Recycling Center’s “Make it Shine” was Huge Success!

Scroll left or right on the slide show to view images: The WV Make It Shine Program is a comprehensive program aimed at making WV the cleanest state in the nation. Throughout the state, groups of volunteers, businesses, community organizations, and local governments are working to accomplish this goal. It is the responsibility of the Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

George Nicholas Parsons Was Not a Good Candidate for Community Corrections

George Nicholas Parsons appeared in the Circuit Court of Calhoun before Judge Anita Harold Ashley for sentencing on his February 16th, 2023 trial that ended in a split verdict that prevented him from facing a prison term of life due to recidivism.  Parsons, with his Attorney David Richardson, Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries and Probation Officer Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Trudy Dowler Returned to Original Sentence

The photos of Trudy Dowler above are from her two previous jail photos, and the final one taken by Ridgeview at her hearing on Thursday. Trudy Ellen Dowler appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley on April 6th, 2023 with Attorney David Richardson, and Nigel Jeffries, Prosecutor. Her appearance was set for further sentencing from her Read More…