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In a release by the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company, at approximately 10 p.m. on September 29, Company 400 was dispatched to the area of Knob Road for a working structure fire. Upon arrival, crews began a quick fire attack on heavy fire conditions under command of Chief B. Funk.

In the early hours of Thursday, September 25, deputies from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic altercation at a residence within the Petersburg city limits. Deputy D. R. Lambert and K-9 Deputy T. Harding arrived at the scene shortly after midnight, where they spoke with the caller, identified as Juan Jose Romos Pena. Pena, who communicated with deputies using a phone translation app, reported being attacked by two other residents in the home during an argument.

A significant change is coming to the 2026 Primary Election that could impact how Grant County voters cast their ballots. In a notice issued by the Grant County Clerk’s Office, voters who are not registered with a political party — often referred to as No Party Affiliation (NPA) voters — were informed that they will no longer be allowed to vote the Republican ballot in the upcoming primary election. The change stems from a decision made by the Republican State Executive Committee last summer to close the Republican primary, meaning only registered Republicans can officially vote in their party’s primary races.

Grant County Deputy Sheriff’s Sergeant J.C. Earle, Deputy C.L. Southerly, and Virginia State Police Corporal Ware responded to the Big Bend Campgrounds on September 17 for a male who reportedly made threats with a firearm. Grant County 911 provided the description and the suspected route of travel for the male. Sergeant Earle and Deputy Southerly made contact with a male traveling on foot and identified him as Justin Ray Sloan.

Multi-generation business operation - Parry Van Meter, Ashley Van Meter, Hyson, Cathy Van Meter, Ed Van Meter, Harper, Garrett Van Meter, Secretary of State Kris Warner

Central Tie and Lumber Company officially received recognition as a member of the West Virginia Centurion Chamber of Commerce. The distinction honors businesses that have
been in continuous operation for 100 years or more, celebrating their resilience, community service, and commitment to the state’s economy.

At the last Grant County commission meeting, attorney Hunter Mullens of
Mullens & Mullens, PLLC, presented commissioners with a $39,482.18 check as
part of ongoing opioid litigation settlements. “This is the third year of the distributions,” Mullens said, noting that payments
will continue for another nine years, though future amounts are expected to be
smaller.

Terror on East Ave. was established in 2013 by owner Joni Mayle, who wanted to bring the  excitement of larger haunted
attractions to her hometown after experiencing them in North Carolina. What started as a small, free community haunt
grew each year with the help of friends and family until it outgrew its backyard roots. From that foundation, Haunted Dream
was created, expanding into a full-scale attraction with over 20 themed rooms, dozens of volunteer actors, and thousands of
guests each October.

The Grant County Board of Education held its regular meeting last Tuesday at the board office.
Conversations on school programs, updated facilities, and nutrition funding were highlighted.