GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University student Herb Curtis knows busy. Between being a father, holding down a full-time job, and being involved in his community, completing a degree might be the last thing on anyone else’s mind. But not his. “To me, this has been about learning self-discipline and really acknowledging my full potential,” Read More…
Month: April 2022
Lots of Things at the Spring Fling!
The 1982 Foundation Spring Fling has a busy weekend ahead for the Community. As you can see from the graphic above the schedule is packed with daily events and not to be missed activities. Friday kicks off with 25 Vendors selling their goods inside the Calhoun Count Community Center (aka Old High School). The crafters Read More…
MINNEY NAMED 2022 STATE LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR
The West Virginia Library Commission and State of West Virginia recently named Gilmer Public Library Director, Lisa Minney, as the 2022 West Virginia Librarian of the Year. She received this recognition for her efforts and dedication to the local public library during the Covid-19 Pandemic. “The pandemic was challenging for all the libraries and librarians Read More…
Jaelyn Jett to receive the 2022 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award
The National WWII Museum announced that Jaelyn Jett will represent the State of West Virginia and receive the 2022 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award. The Award is given annually to one student from each state who demonstrates the American Spirit in his or her community. The values of leadership, teamwork, tolerance, creativity, and perseverance can Read More…
The Chicken Coop Plays Easter Bunny
Local Grantsville business, The Chicken Coop, gave away 96 baskets this past weekend to the children of customers who were registered. Lacy Proctors said “At first we were just going to draw on 18 baskets but we had four donors and myself that kept buying enough to make all children that were registered a basket.” Read More…
Brooksville Baptist Church to Hold Good Friday Service
Brooksville Baptist Church will hold a Good Friday Service at 7 o’clock p.m. on Friday, April 15. Everyone is invited to attend at 6303 W Little Kanawha Hwy, Big Bend, WV,
Lisa Elmaleh to Bring Tintype Lecture, Exhibit to Glenville State University
GLENVILLE, WV – Visual artist, educator, and documentarian Lisa Elmaleh will be presenting at Glenville State University on the topic of “Documenting West Virginia Traditional Music Through Tintype Photography.” The lecture will take place on Friday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fine Ars Center Recital Hall. Her lecture is free to attend and Read More…
