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Governor, First Lady Justice release book-reading for Read Across America Day

School teachers across West Virginia are encouraged to join the celebration by reading to their students CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today released a video book reading to all West Virginia schools in celebration of the upcoming Read Across America Day. The Governor chose “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – a children’s book adapted from the Read More…

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Calhoun County February Marriages

Groom Bride Date of Marriage Daniel Nelson DawsonAge 59Grantsville, WV Donna Jo Carr52Grantsville, WV February 3, 2022 Tyler Lynn TannerAge 25Arnoldsburg, Wv Caitlin Mary WilkinsonAge 22Arnoldsburg, WV February 22, 2022 Phillip Gregg JonesAge 42Arnoldsburg, WV Gloria Darlene ShafferAge 52Arnoldsburg, WV February 14, 2022

News Schools

Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Students Receive SMAW Certificates

Instructor Carl Collins announced that two of his students, Tyler Nelson and Zach Brannon, have received their SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) plate Certificates through the Welding Program at Calhoun Gilmer Career Center. The Career Center program is designed to assist students in building a knowledge and technical skills base in multiple aspects of Welding.  Read More…

Community Events

Cordiella Goes to Town

Calhoun County Community Center President, Crystal Mersh brought her new farm friend, Cordellia, to Grantsville yesterday to make new friends and perform a few “goatnastics” at the smores pit. She’ll hopefully visit more frequently as the events of Spring will have the Community Center booming with fun activities and a sense of community pride.

News Schools

Glenville State University, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Enter Partnership

GLENVILLE, WV – On Friday, February 18, representatives from Glenville State University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) met to welcome Glenville State as a partner in the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program (POMP) at WVSOM. WVSOM partners with affiliate undergraduate institutions for the program, which is designed for undergraduate students who have an Read More…

Health News News

WVDHHR Covid Update with more Spring Colors

2/28/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of February 28, 2022, there are currently 3,045 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been nine deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,317 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an 83-year old male from Read More…

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Gov. Justice signs Executive Order banning sale of Russian produced liquor in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has signed an Executive Order which directs the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (ABCA) to cease the purchase and sale of all Russian produced liquor until further notice. View the Executive Order here. The Governor also directed the WVABCA Commissioner to order and make Ukrainian made Read More…

Health News News

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month 

1♥️800♦️GAMBLER The Problem Gambling Help Network of WV For Immediate Release​​​​​For More Information, Contact: March 1, 2022​​​​​​​ Sheila Moran | 304-741-9999 March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month 1 in 50 West Virginians Affected March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and a statewide problem gambling treatment group is urging anyone who feels their gambling activity may be Read More…

Community Events News

1982 Foundation President Update on the Calhoun County Community Center

Thank God It’s Monday! I have not updated at my normal pace (or done anything at my normal pace) since Feb 4. I hope that this improves sooner than later because I do really miss it. Right now we are in the hurry up and wait period awaiting mechanical detailed plans and roofing materials. We Read More…