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Friday, Aug. 8, 6-9 p.m. at the Petersburg City Pool.

Sunday, Aug. 10, 3-5 p.m. at Bayard United Methodist Church.

Maysville Back to School / Meet the Teacher Night
Wednesday Aug. 13, 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at MES. Bounce Houses with water, hot dogs, chips, snow cones, and drinks

PES Back to School Picnic
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at PES playground. Bounce Houses, ice cream truck, live music, hot dogs, chips, watermelon, and cake.

Back 2 School Bash
Saturday, Aug. 9, 3-6 p.m. Falls Assembly of God

Felony charges filed in connection with bizarre vehicle fire

A series of incidents has resulted in multiple charges against Rodger Andrew Miller, 27, of Petersburg. The charges include alleged destruction of property, grand larceny, petit larceny, arson and drug possession. 
On April 15, 2025, Deputy T. Feaster responded to a report of property damage involving a 2013 white Nissan Frontier in the Dollar General parking lot on Mountain View Street. It was reported that Miller allegedly confronted a male individual inside Sheetz earlier that day regarding an unpaid drug-related debt stemming from a marijuana exchange that had taken place four years prior. Eyewitnesses inside the establishment described Miller as aggressive.

While this year’s uncommonly rainy spring and summer season may have slowed construction, the Grant County Board of Education clarified that the new Pre-K facility at Petersburg Elementary School is still set to open this semester. 
High Point, the architectural firm handling the new facility’s construction, has said its goal is still to complete the new building by the date students are expected to return to school. However, due to numerous weather delays, the administration is making plans just in case this is not possible. 

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey is no stranger to Grant County, having made multiple visits to the area during his time as attorney general. Last month, the recently elected governor visited the county twice, once during a visit to neighboring Hardy County for the Poultry Festival and again to participate in the Tri-County Fair parade in Petersburg. 
During the visits, Morrissey took the opportunity to check in with local officials as well as discuss some of the ongoing work happening in Charleston. 

A church league softball tournament is planned for Saturday, August 9 at Welton Park (Fox & Ox) near Petersburg. Only seven players are needed for a team with at least two being female. All proceeds benefit Operation Christmas Child (Shoebox). For more info contact Lloyd or Faye Sherman (304) 434-2221 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

By: Donna Kuhan
It was an array of tents, baseball teams, and spectators at Michael Field on Saturday and Sunday. The temperature was hot, but so were the bats.
Teams of various ages came from near and far. Brian Mohr, a Petersburg alumnus and son of Joe and Sheri Mohr, brought teams from Richmond. They joined teams from Morgantown, Bridgeport, Keyser, Moorefield, Petersburg, and Franklin, as well as several teams from the Shenandoah Valley.

Wesley Neal Carter, 35, of Moorefield, was sentenced to 240 months in prison for conspiring with others to sell more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.
Carter was supplying large quantities of methamphetamine to others to sell in Hardy County. 

A work session was held last week between Joshua Clayton, president of New Frontier—a nonprofit organization focused on addiction recovery—and the Grant County Commission to discuss ongoing efforts to establish a sober living home for men in the Petersburg area.
The session was prompted by zoning challenges Clayton has encountered within city limits, which have complicated efforts to secure a suitable property. The meeting offered a chance to explore alternative solutions and continue momentum on the project.