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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our Dad, James Dale Barr II on November 18. Deeply mourned by daughters Chasidy (Jody) Rush , Tonya Graham , grandsons Matthew Rush, Philip Graham II and great grandson McKinley Graham. Per his request services for his immediate family will be held at a later time.
SPENCER, WV – Route 33 Wrestling (Rt33W), Spencer’s premier woman-owned and -operated professional wrestling promotion, is wrapping up the year with a special holiday event. The promotion returns to the Spencer Armory for its final show of 2025, “In Your Gingerbread House,” on Saturday, December 13th. This family-friendly event promises unpredictable excitement with at least Read More…
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, November 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer Followed by Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order III. Special Recognition a. Calhoun Middle/High School Band b. Calhoun High School Cross Country Team c. Calhoun Middle School Cross Country Team IV. Public Comment – please indicate on the sign in sheet* if you would like to address the Commission V. Unfinished Business VI. New Business a. Consider Election Policies – Jean Simers, Read More…
Charleston – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding support for producers affected by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), USDA will deliver more than $16 billion in new Congressionally approved assistance. This builds on earlier USDA relief efforts, including $9.3 billion through Read More…
Hunters Encouraged to Participate in Big Buck Photo Contest for a Chance to Win Prizes CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Governor Patrick Morrisey and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the buck firearms season will open on Monday, November 24. Hunters are encouraged to purchase their hunting license and stamps before the season Read More…
This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The Calhoun Composite Sqaudron, Calhoun Civil Air Patrol, will be conducting the ceremony at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville at Noon on 12/13/25. Commander Lew Craddock will lead to Calhoun efforts to join the more than two million volunteers Read More…
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 Location: Mollohan Campus Community Center (MCCC), Glenville State University Glenville State University will host its 2nd Annual Rural Health Day, a campus-wide event dedicated to addressing the unique challenges of healthcare in rural communities. The day will feature student research, hands-on workshops, keynote presentations from noted medical professionals, and a vendor Read More…
Loretta Rose “Rosie” Smithson, 91, of Glenville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born March 15, 1934, in Fairdale, WV, Rosie was the daughter of Ildon and Bertha McMillion, who preceded her in death. Rosie grew up with a gentle spirit and a Read More…
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State University has announced that they will not be renewing Head Football Coach Mike Kellar after the conclusion of the 2025 season. Kellar served in this capacity for seven seasons, compiling an overall record of (36-32). With combined stints at Concord, California (Pa.), Lenoir-Rhyne and Glenville State, Kellar has an overall career Read More…
West Virginia Did Not Comply With Intake, Screening, Assessment, and Investigation Requirements for Responding to Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect Why OIG Did This Audit? What OIG Found On the basis of our sample results, we estimated that 91 percent of the 100 screened-in family reports for our audit period were not in compliance Read More…