Opinion

Is Calhoun a Modern Wonderland?

Editorial/Shari Johnson, Publisher Don’t go down that Rabbit Hole Again! That’s what I told myself as I almost clicked on Facebook for the second time. It’s a dangerous trail to be on. I’m not sure if I’ve ever watched Alice and Wonderland, or ever read the book, but the premise of the story reminds me Read More…

Community Events News

Community Trick or Treat and Block Parties bring out the creatures and the critters for Halloween Fun

ZGrantsville hosted their annual block party with the city and local businesses providing the treats as well as games and contests for the best costumes. – Ages 0-1 Prettiest – McKinley Snider Cutest – Caroline & Hazel Dooley Best over all Riley Moreford Ages 2-3 Prettiest – Eliza Cunningham Cutest – Lilly McCray Best over Read More…

Community Events News Schools

LKVCS Students Celebrate Fall with a Festival of Fun and Learning

The Little Kanawha Valley Christian School located at Brooksville, WV celebrated with a Fall Festival on Friday, October 28th. The children had a full day of fun and learning combined as they went from several different activities throughout the day. A few highlights of the day included the making of cornmeal and apple juice, Civil Read More…

News Politics

Make Sure you Know where You Go To Vote

It’s very important to know where your specific voting precinct is located. Below is the State code that describes what happens if a person votes at a precinct that they’re not registered in. It doesn’t mean your vote won’t county, but it certainly won’t count on election night when it needs to. If there are Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Bailey Facing Multiple Charges in Multiple Counties

Dennis Wayne Bailey, age 29, was arrested in Calhoun County for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, 2nd offense. Bailey is required to register as a Sex Offender from a conviction in Roane County on January 9, 2017 where the victim was a juvenile. He is required to register in the county he resides, Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Harris found in possession of additional gun

According to a complaint filed by Trooper Brian E. Young of the West Virginia State Police in the office of Magistrate Lora Davis, Young stated that on or about July 28th, 2022 at 6 p.m. Kenneth Harris had been served with a Domestic Violence Petition by Trooper Young at his residence located at 4071 E. Read More…

Human Interest News

The White’s Have Only One Regret about Moving to Calhoun County, Not doing it sooner

Don’t be deceived by the outdoor setting and the blue tarp that so many of us are accustomed to throwing over the back of a pickup truck or a yard sale table. It wasn’t an ordinary tarp, and it wasn’t an ordinary evening when I interviewed another new family in Calhoun, three generations of White’s. Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Tallhammer Charged with 3rd Offense DUI

A Criminal complaint filed by Trooper Brian Young on October 20th, 2022 stated that on that same date he had observed a black Ford Mustang driving south on WV 16 near Orma, WV without an inspection sticker and an expired registration. Following a traffic stop the driver of the vehicle, Timothy Tallhammer, was asked to Read More…