News Schools

Zwoll Selected as First Chair Percussionist in Marshall University’s Wind Symphony

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…

Government News

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…

News Schools

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…

News Schools

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…

News Schools

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…

Community Community Events News

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…

Community Events News

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…