Government News

Julie Sears No Longer Issuing Building Permits for Town of Grantsville, Pool facing possible delay

The 1982 Foundation Pool Project is once again in jeopardy of delay, partly due to a sudden change of duties for OES 911 Director Julie Sears, who also happens to be paid by the County to issue building permits. When contractors representing the 1982 foundation inquired about a building permit with the Town of Grantsville Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Hefner “Tried to Gouge Her Eyes Out” in Millstone Altercation

On February 18th, 2023 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Trooper J.D. Richards was informed of a female altercation that had taken place on the Left Fork Creek Road in Millstone. EMS had been called and enroute when Trooper Richards arrived on scene. He met with the 55 year old victim, Tammy Lynn Hivley and observed a Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Danny Burrows Receives Maximum Consecutive Sentences on Arson Charges

Danny Burrows appeared before Judge Anita Ashley for sentencing on his December 2022 conviction on two of the three counts of Arson he was charged with. Defense Attorney Mark Plants made a request for a new trial on the premise of inconsistent verdicts from the jury. His request was argued by Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Two day Jury Trial for George Nicholas Parsons Jury Concludes with Split Verdict

The Jury Trial of George Nicholas Parsons began Tuesday Morning, February 14th, 2023 in the Circuit Court room of Judge Anita Harold Ashley. Parsons’ attorney, David Richardson attempted, at the request of his client, to receive another continuance stating that Mr. Parsons had hired a private investigator that had failed to produce witnesses. The Judge Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Calhoun Circuit Court Has Had A Packed Docket this Week

Judge Anita Harold Ashley has had multiple hearings and continuances along with a two day jury trial on George Nicolas Parsons (full story to follow on the trial). It’s been difficult to post but I hope this evening to catch everyone up on the latest news in the Criminal Justice system as well as other Read More…

Government News

County Commission Representation for Boards and Councils

The Constitution of the State of West Virginia outlines the duties performed by the office of county commission. One such responsibility is to provide oversight to certain county boards and authorities. Others are appointments chosen by individual counties. Appointed positions for this elected term are the following: Citizen questions or concerns about those boards can Read More…

News Sports

Calhoun Youth League Basketball Stats

Calhoun Youth League Basketball played Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at the Calhoun Middle High School. Below are the stats provided by Shannon Davis. 2nd & 3rd Grade  2/11/23 Team Heiney 14 Team Cunningham 11 Team Heiney Team Cunningham Aerial Heiney Played but didn’t score Tori Cunningham 4 Kyla Burrows Played but didn’t score Kyle Shook Read More…