Crimes/Punishment News

Two Calhoun Incarcerations in Central Regional Jail

Two new inmates were listed in WV Central Regional Jail facing Calhoun Charges. Neither had bond set. Blosser, Bobby Jess 12/28/1989 FAILURE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT-1 18-F-7 CF Convicted Felon 8/26/2022 Meadows, Justin Rae 1/21/1986 DOMESTIC BATTERY-2 22-M07M-00147 PTM Pretrial Misdemeanor 8/25/2022

Community Events News

The Roasting for Tomorrows Festivities at Mt. Zion Community Park Has Begun

The 62nd Annual MT Zion / Calhoun County Ox Roast will open for lunch at 11 a.m. and serve until 5 p.m. on Saturday evening. The Pit was filled and fired with wood early Friday morning by park volunteers and the meat will begin to roast at 6 p.m. It will roast until 11 a.m. Read More…

News Schools

Calhoun Meet the Team and Middle School Scrimmage starts the School Season for Events

Calhoun County High School Football plays their opening game against the Wirt County Tigers this evening in the town of Elizabeth at 7 p.m. But the weekend is not only for Football, Calhoun Middle High School Volley Ball team will have their season opener playing a Quad at Ravenswood against Ravenswood, Sherman and Hannah. An Read More…

Community Events News Sports

Meet the Team Tonight at Calhoun Middle High School

Submitted by Ernest Tingler, Athletic Director Event Schedule Meet the Team – August 25th 5:15 PM – Announce all High School Fall Athletes to report to scoreboard gate 5:30 PM – ​Introduce the Band members – National Anthem, fight song Cross Country ​​Volleyball ​​Cheer ​​Football Golf member will be announced on September 16thduring the football games against Doddridge. 6:00 PM – Read More…

Community Events News

Molasses Festival Announces Arnoldsburg Elementary School Royalty Contestants

Submitted by Brittany Parsons The following students have been selected to run for Molasses Festival King or Queen for their respective classroom.  Please support these students in their fundraising efforts to win the crown.  Votes are collected as a penny per vote so watch for jars, bake sales, raffles and more to be happening.  Remember Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

WV State Police release details of overnight Accident and Arrest

At approximately 1 a.m. Calhoun Control dispatched Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department, WV State Police and the Calhoun EMS to a single vehicle accident on Altizer Road. Kenna Boggs, age 23, severely damaged his vehicle when he crashed from the roadway, over the hill. He however was uninjured. A complaint filed by Investigating officer, Brian Young, Read More…

Art & Music Community Events News

W.V. Molasses Festival – One Month Away

Submitted by Janet Marks The 55th West Virginia Molasses Festival will be held September 22,23,24 this year.  Our theme is “Mountain Grown Sweetness” .  Some of the fun activities for the kids will be bouncy houses, dime toss, balloon darts and on Friday is “Heritage Days”.  Watch for additional info and announcements!   Friday’s music and entertainment will be by Redemption’s Legacy @ 3 and by The Randy White Read More…

News Sports

Calhoun Youth Football has Two Losses/One Win in Games Against Clay

Submitted by Kevin Cunningham On Saturday August 20th Calhoun Youth Football traveled to Clay county for their second game of the season. The day started with the C team as they were defeated by Clay county 32-0. It was a hot game and the younger kids are still adjusting to wearing the helmets and other Read More…

Community Events News

How to Know You’ve Made a Difference

You’ll definitely know you’ve made a difference when your students throw you a party 47 years after you taught their 7th grade class. Such was the case when Mr. Jacob Jarrell returned for a visit to Calhoun County where his career began fresh out of college. Over 100 people stopped by the Arnoldsburg Park to Read More…

Guest Writers News Opinion

Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Bill Duskey noted that now he is on the mend although he will have to undergo additional tests.  He thanked folks for their prayers and noted that some of the women folk in his neighborhood were “trying to fatten him up”. Read More…