Business Community Events News

Farmers Market Under New Management

At the request of Tina Persinger at FRN, The 1982 Foundation is excited to be taking over the oversight and support for the Farmer’s Market. Agriculture and farming is certainly a passion for the foundation.Crystal Mersh, President of the Foundation said “We would like to see the Farmer’s Market grow and expand to provide nutritious Read More…

Community News

Local Civil Air Patrol holds Promotion Ceremony for Cadet and Senior Member

For a young Cadet to travel through the ranks of the Civil Air Patrol there is a course of study, eligibility requirements that must be met and leadership skills to be learned as they advance. Cadets become positive, team-oriented leaders, with core values of honesty and integrity, practicing their skills not only in the program Read More…

Government

Largely Attended Meeting of the Calhoun County Trouble Makers

THE OPENER OF THE COMMISSION Commissioner Walker opened the Calhoun County March Commission meeting with an update and followup on previous matters of discussion. He began by encouraging the community to participate in the April 1st, county clean up day sponsored by the Cabot Recycling Center. Volunteers are ask to meet on Main Street in Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Kirkbride Arrested on Drug Charges Associated with Carpenter

In a complaint filed by Prosecuting Attorney, Nigel Jeffries, it stated that on n February 26, 2023, Sgt. C.J. Weekley of the WVSP was asked by Calhoun County Probation Officer Alisha Lawson to accompany her on a compliance check of the residence of Victor Carpenter, Sr. a probatione. Officer Lawson and Sgt. Weekley arrived at Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Clover Plea Leaves cloud of Questions regarding WVDHHR and Hospital’s Accountability

Thomas Leon Clover, originally charged with Neglect of an Incapacitated Person Resulting in Injury, appeared with his attorney Daniel Minardi in the Calhoun County Circuit Court on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023. The case was slated for Jury trial but at the last minute Clover decided he would accept the plea agreement offered by the State Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission Meeting Monday, March 13th Agenda

CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, March 13, 2023  9:00 a.m. AGENDA Call To Order: I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. ​Approve Minutes:   February 13, 2023 – Board of Equalization Minutes – ​February 1, February 6, February 9, February 14, February 17, February 23​and February 28, 2023 III. Opening of Bids for Courthouse Facilities Grant Project IV. Delegations/Requests: A.​Crystal Mersh – Update on Community CenterB. ​Teresa Overton – Animal ShelterC. ​Mark Whitley – Broadband Read More…

Government News

Intercepted Message leads to Interesting Monetary Determination of EMS Billing Issues

The determinate figures of an actual amount of loss from the miss management of Calhoun EMS has now been up for debate for greater than 60 days. Each time it was questioned by citizens during a County Commission meeting, no answers were provided, only statements such as “we’re looking into it,” or “we cannot accurately Read More…