Zenna Zwoll, Calhoun Middle High School Senior was selected to perform as the 1st chair percussionist in Marshall University’s Wind Symphony. Students are nominated for honor bands by their band directors. Once selected, students are required to send an audition video. Students are then screened and placed in chairs, with 1st chair being the most Read More…
Month: February 2023
Julie Sears No Longer Issuing Building Permits for Town of Grantsville, Pool facing possible delay
The 1982 Foundation Pool Project is once again in jeopardy of delay, partly due to a sudden change of duties for OES 911 Director Julie Sears, who also happens to be paid by the County to issue building permits. When contractors representing the 1982 foundation inquired about a building permit with the Town of Grantsville Read More…
Calhoun County Schools Surplus Sale
The Board of Education has 27 lunch tables for sealed bid. The following items will be sold “AS IS”. Sealed bids will be accepted through March 2, 2023 until 12:00 PM. The highest bidder can take one or as many as they want. Please mail sealed bids to Calhoun County Board of Education, 540 Alan Read More…
Bill Passes to Allow Concealed Weapons on College and University Campuses
The WV State House of Delegates passed a bill on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 that will allow people to carry concealed weapons on public college campuses . This bill will prohibit carrying open gun on public college campuses, nor will it allow gun in areas such as stadiums. The final step of Senate Bill 10 Read More…
Annual Founders Day of Giving Raises Over $1 Million for Glenville State University
GLENVILLE, WV – With generous support from the Pioneer community, Glenville State University has raised over $1 million from over 800 donors during the 2023 Founders Day of Giving celebration. The fundraising event took place throughout the week of February 13, culminating on February 19 – the anniversary of Glenville State’s founding. Donations supported 46 Read More…
CALHOUN YOUNG WRITERS WINNERS
Bonnie Sands Congratulations to Calhoun County’s Young Writers. The winners will move onto the next phase at Marshall University, to compete against writers across West Virginia. Winners of Calhoun’s contest are invited to the Young Writers Day May 5, 2023, where they will attend writing workshops and learn how to sharpen their skills. Title Name Read More…
Calhoun Civil Air Patrol Offers Opportunities Beyond Belief
Calhoun County never ceases to amaze me at unrecognized opportunities. One such opportunity was brought to my attention recently when I was invited to attend a meeting of Calhoun’s Civil Air Patrol (CAP) program located in Grantsville. I loaded up a few Grandchildren and began attending their meetings on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. at Read More…
TREE FELLING SAFETY AND PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP
EVENT DETAILSTime: 9:30 a.m. Location: ELK RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Event Details: ALL CLASSES WILL START AT 9:30 AM * Please Dress appropriately for the weather. HARD HATS AND BOOTS REQUIRED MASKS REQUIRED ATTENDEES PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN Bring your own writing utensil (pen or pencil) Please bring identification (Photo ID preferred) CONTACT THE CHARLESTON OFFICE 304-558-2788 TO REGISTER FOR CLASS Directions: TO ELK Read More…