Community Events Holiday News

Community Lights up with Talent at the Calhoun County Park Christmas Light Show

A long tradition of the Ridgeview family was to load the kids in the car and drive through out the community looking at everyone’s Christmas lights. Calhoun County Park has made that event much simpler but every bit as much fun with area business, individuals and school children creating displays throughout the park. Students at Read More…

Crimes/Punishment

Forrest Hammer Charged with Sexual Assault on 14 year Old

On December 1, 2022 in the office of Magistrate Lora Davis, Trooper Brian Young filed a criminal complaint against Forrest Hammer of McFarlin, West Virginia. Trooper Young stated that on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, the victim, who is a 14 year old female disclosed to the counselor at the Children’s Listing Place in Parkersburg West Virginia, on a recorded interview, Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Robby Lamp Sr Charged with Petit Larceny following Theft of License Plate

Sometime between October 1 and October 7, 2022, a license plate was stolen from a vehicle belonging to Joe Cain, while the vehicle was on the property of Joe Cain. According to a complaint filed by WV State Police D.C. Moore, Robby Lamp Sr. was at the residence around the time the license plate had been stolen. Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission to Meet on Monday

CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, December 12, 2022 9:00 a.m. AGENDAMEETING ALSO BY ZOOM Meeting #5936021621 Password 1234Participate by Phone:  +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Toll Free) I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. ​Approve Minutes:  November 14, 2022 III. Delegations/Requests: A. ​Calhoun Homes – Robin Hughes IV. Reports A. E-911, LEPC and OESB. ​AmbulanceC. ​Wood Festival CommitteeD. ​CRIE. ​County ParkF. ​FRNG. ​Home Confinement ReportH. ​Sheriff’s ReportI. ​Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation V. New Business:A. ​Mt. Zion PSD and Read More…

Government News

Wondering Who to Contact about that?

Perhaps it’s a question concerning you directly or indirectly, or perhaps you need contact information regarding an organization overseen by county officials. Calhoun County has many advisory boards, commissions, and committees which provide opportunities for direct involvement in local government by residents of the County. While some of those positions require appointments as set forth Read More…

Business News

LKADC hosts Small Business Summit with Wealth of Information to help Business & Personal Wealth

Shelia Burch, Director of the Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation hosted a Small Business Summit in the Little Kanawha Bus Company Conference area on Wednesday, December 7. Several business owners, and those considering business ventures attended the event, where information was provided by WVU Law Clinic, Glenville State College and Calhoun Banks to help business Read More…

Community Events Holiday News

Calhoun Christmas Connection Volunteers Help Local Seniors with Baskets of Necessities

Calhoun Christmas Connection volunteers gathered at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department to organize 140 baskets that were given to senior citizens throughout the county. The baskets were filled with dish liquid, detergent, hand soap, laundry detergent, tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, hygiene kits, dental kits and snacks. Special thanks to Minnie Hamilton, CCCOA, Appalachian Outreach Read More…

Art & Music News

Grantsville Conservatory of Music and Fine Arts Receives PACF Grant

Alice Holmes, Founder and President of the Grantsville Conservatory of Music and Fine Arts, received a grant from the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) in the amount of $7,150.00 for the purchase of instruments and a recording studio on Tuesday, December 6. Richard Lowe of Wirt County, representing the Little Kanawha Area Foundation, presented the Read More…

News Schools Sports

Calhoun High School Wrestling Season Begins Friday in Roane County

Whitney Butler, Writer Calhoun begins the season with 21 Wrestlers on the roster with the Gary Bender Raider Cup in Roane County this weekend. And long time head coach Mike Stump is back in the mat room to lend a hand to Head Coach Andrew Cummings. With several first year high school wrestlers, Cummings hopes Read More…