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William “Bill” Law of Parkersburg will be preaching Sunday morning October 27th, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Grantsville at the 11:00 o’clock a.m. service. Brother Bill, who is remembered affectionately by many as “Bird”, was born and raised in Calhoun County, and was instrumental in the encouragement of countless youth and adults throughout Read More…
With a full schedule of hearings and trials, Judge Anita Harold Ashley continued multiple cases prior to the Jury trial of James Forrest Blankenship that began at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21st with opening statements. At the close of day the State of West Virginia, Prosecutor Michael Hicks had rested and the case Read More…
Delores Madeline Yoak 83 of Grantsville WV passed away Sunday October 19, 2025, at her residence after a short illness. She was born June 20, 1942, in Wirt County, the daughter of the late James J and Clara M Jones Kelley. Madeline spent several years taking care of the elderly. She enjoyed attending sings with Read More…
Four of Calhoun’s own spoke at the Calhoun County Park Saturday afternoon at the Park amphitheater from 1-4 p.m. Jim Hughes, Shari Johnson, Barry Miller and Roger Carter brought messages of healing, restoration and forgiveness centered in Christ Jesus. Each message can be heard below by clicking on the images.
The Calhoun County Middle High School held their annual Football Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 17th, 2025 in Grantsville. The very well attended and participated parade was filled with excitement that overflowed into the Homecoming Friday Night Game when Calhoun brought down Valley Wetzel with a winning score of 65 Calhoun/14 Valley Wetzel. Congratulations CMHS!
The social event of the season, the famous Creston Halloween party is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 starting at 5 P. M. It is for “children” of all ages. At past events some guests were never identified as their costumes were so good. There will be judging for ALL age groups. See you there if Read More…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Glenville State Women’s Basketball team has been picked 3rd in the Mountain East Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced at today’s MEC Basketball Media Day. The conference’s defending regular season and tournament champion, Fairmont State, is selected to win the MEC once again with seven first-place votes and 94 total points. Read More…
WHEELING, W.Va. – The Glenville State Men’s Basketball team has been selected 4th in the Mountain East Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, the league announced today. Fairmont State received all possible 10 first-place votes and 100 total points after finishing (27-5) and winning the MEC Tournament Championship in 2024-25. West Liberty, who is under new leadership this Read More…
DANIELS, W.Va. – Glenville State Women’s Golf finished as runner-up at the MEC Fall Championship at Glade Springs and placed two on the All-Tournament Team in Moa Lindgren and Elaina Seeley. Glenville State finished with rounds of +41, +37 and +41, placing the team in second behind Charleston. Lindgren (4th place) and Seeley (5th place) were both named All-Tournament as they led the Read More…
DANIELS, W.Va. – Glenville State Men’s Golf was in it until the end at the MEC Fall Championship, narrowly finishing second a’nd placing one of the All-Tournament Team. Glenville State could not mount a third-round comeback after being down two strokes to Charleston heading into the final 18 holes and would finish second by three strokes after posting Read More…