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GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Director of Athletics Jesse Skiles has announced the hiring of Jake Casteel as the next Head Football Coach at Glenville State. Casteel becomes the 26th head coach of the nine-time conference champion and two-time national runner-up football program. “We are excited to welcome Coach Casteel into our Pioneer Family,” Skiles Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission is seeking competitive bids for purchase and delivery of a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) for the Sheriff’s Department in Grantsville, WV. Sealed bids must be clearly marked as “UTV Sheriff” and must be received by December 22, 2025 by 2:00pm. Mail Bids to PO Box 230, Grantsville, WV 26147; or Email Read More…
The Alumni Committee will meet on December 13, 2025, at 1:30 pm at Mom’s Place in the meeting room. The Annual Alumni Day is tentatively scheduled for July 4″. All graduates are invited to attend the meeting to discuss and offer suggestions and ideas for the Event. If you are unable to attend and have Read More…
The Grand Jury of Calhoun County convened on December 3rd, 2025 in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County and returned the following indictments: An indictment does not evidence of guilt but rather evidence of just cause for the case to be tried in a court of law to prove guilt or innocence to the crimes Read More…
Richard Dale “Rick” Harrison, 72, of Chloe, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 1, 2025. Born on March 28, 1953, in Ivydale, West Virginia, Rick lived a life rooted in family, faith, and the simple joys of nature. Rick was a devoted husband to Elwona “Sue” Harrison for 50 years—a Read More…
The Creston Community Building Christmas Party is scheduled for Saturday December 20 at the Community Building. The event starts at 2 P. M. So far it has been a much slow deer season with not a lot of success. Some nice 8 & 10 pointers were bagged near Creston and there are still some does Read More…
The following divorces were filed in the Family Court of Calhoun County for the month of November
Linda Lea Minnich, 77 of Glenville, WV; (formerly of Charleston, WV) departed this earthly life suddenly in the morning hours of Wednesday, November 26, 2025 following a sudden illness. She was born June 9, 1948 in Weston, WV; daughter of the late Jacob and Jessie (Bush) Minnich. Linda is a graduate of Glenville High School, Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey applauded a Raleigh County judge’s decision to issue a permanent injunction today in favor of granting religious exemptions from compulsory vaccine requirements. “Today’s ruling is a win for every family forced from school over their faith,” said Governor Morrisey. “I will always take a stand for religious liberty and for the children Read More…
Calhoun County Schools is excited to announce that Jeff Hunt has joined our team as the new (SSO)! Under WV Code, SSOs play a vital role in keeping our schools safe by monitoring security, deterring threats, and coordinating with law enforcement. While they cannot make arrests, they can intervene in emergencies and ensure rapid response. Read More…