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Timothy Ray Jenkins, 46, of Smithville, West Virginia, passed away on March 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Tim was born on December 6, 1979, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Ralph and Carolyn (McGuire) Jenkins. He was a 1999 Read More…
Students from the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center HOSA Chapter #36006 demonstrated outstanding skill and professionalism at the 2026 HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC), held at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Competing against top students from across the state, several members of the chapter earned first-place honors and gold medals in their respective events. EmiLee Burns, Read More…
The following was reported by Director Kelli Barr for the number of calls by local Emergency Services for Calhoun County:
The Calhoun County Commission met Monday, March 23rd for the purpose of the final review the 4+ million dollar budget for Calhoun County. In attendance, Commissioners Eric Lupardus, Craig Arthur, Lee Rush, 911 and OES DirectorKelli Barr, Assessor Jason Nettles, Larry Whited and Ridgeview News Publisher Shari Johnson. A motion to approve the budget and Read More…
By: GSU Sports Information GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Volleyball head coach Kris Kern has announced the hiring of Kiersten Eggleton as an assistant coach with the program for the upcoming 2026 season. Eggleton, a native of St. Albans, W.Va., played at West Virginia State from 2020-2024, including three seasons for Coach Kern. She enjoyed a Read More…
By: GSU Sports Information Oakatie, S.C. – The Glenville State Women’s Golf team returned to action and finished 11th in the Oldfield Intercollegiate Tournament featuring six nationally ranked programs. The GSU women finished the two-day tournament 84 over par as a team as UIndy finished first at plus 27, and Catawba and Columbus State tied for second at Read More…
By: GSU Sports Information GLENVILLE, W.Va. – The No. 12 Glenville State Acrobatics & Tumbling team came up short on Senior Night against No. 6 Fairmont State in their final home meet of the season Saturday (Mar. 21), falling 267.370-256.910. The loss moves the Pioneers to (5-2) overall and (4-1) in MEC play, while the Falcons remain unbeaten at (6-0). The afternoon opened with Read More…
By: GSU Sports Information CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Glenivlle State Track & Field teams delivered a standout performance at their outdoor opener at the 49er Classic in Charlotte, N.C., breaking three school records and earning 21 personal bests. NEW SCHOOL RECORDSJanae Scott threw a new school record in shot put (14.16m) as well as hit the national Read More…
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – The Glenville State Baseball team split a doubleheader with Point Park on Saturday (Mar. 21) before falling in both games against Salem on Sunday (Mar. 22) at the Sue Morris Sports Complex. The Pioneers are now (13-11) overall and (2-4) in Mountain East Conference play. Saturday (Mar. 21) Game One – GSU 3 | Point Read More…
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – The Glenville State Softball team used a pair of 2-1 victories over West Virginia State on Saturday (Mar. 21) and two strong pitching performances on Sunday (Mar. 22) against Charleston to open Mountain East Conference play (4-0). The Pioneers 3-0 and 7-2 victories over the Golden Eagles capped off the strong MEC opening Read More…