Community Events Hunting/Fishing News

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…

Guest Writers News

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…

News Schools

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…

Business Human Interest

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…

Art & Music Schools

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…

Art & Music Schools

Murder Mystery Dinner Coming to Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – Nobody expects a 23rd high school reunion, but that’s exactly what the Filmore County Class of 1999 is having – and you’re invited! Members of The Pioneer Players, Glenville State University’s Campus Community Theater Group, will host “Murder Like It’s 1999” on Saturday, April 16 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Mollohan Read More…