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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey and West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) Commissioner Kent Leonhardt have announced that ten counties in West Virginia have received a Secretarial disaster designation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Farm operators in primary counties and those counties contiguous to primary counties are eligible to be considered for Farm Read More…
Elsie Dot Raines. 95, of Normantown, WV; departed this earthly life in the in the early afternoon hours of Friday, September 26, 2025 in the comfort of her son’s home with her loving family by her side. She was born January 9, 1930 in the Normantown area, daughter of the late Howard and Cannie (Vanhorn) Read More…
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Glenville State Cross Country teams crushed previous year’s time averages and moved up team rankings today at the Lock Haven Invite in Pennsylvania. HOW THE PIONEERS FINISHEDThe WomenIn the year prior at the same meet, the top five runners averaged a time of 23:46 and placed 15th, and this year they had Read More…
SPENCER, W.Va. – The Glenville State Football team opened MEC play earlier today at County Stadium in Spencer, falling to the University of Charleston, 31-28, in GSU’s second Home Away From Home game. The Pioneers totaled 359 yards of offense while the Golden Eagles had 355, including 214 on the ground. 1st QuarterCharleston opened the game with Read More…
Larry D. Kennedy, 84, of Millstone, WV; departed this earthly life in the mid-morning hours of Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. He was born, December 19, 1940 in Normantown, WV; son of the late Ferrell and Hazel (James) Kennedy. Larry was a machinery Read More…
New format will stabilize Goldenseal’s finances; partnerships with local universities and schools will showcase student articles Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced a new era in Goldensealhistory. For the first time, Goldenseal content will be available for anyone to read online at no cost. The magazine will migrate from a paid print format to a free Read More…
There was only one divorce filed in the Family Court of Calhoun County for the month of July: Case Number 24D31, Cassie Nichole Mullins Elkins, Petitioner, divorced from Jason Eric Elkins, Respondent, on July 24th, 2025.
The following marriages were filed in the office of the Calhoun County Clerk, Jean Simers in the month of July, 2025
Roger Wayne Smith, 82, of Mt. Zion, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Miletree Center, Spencer, WV. He was born February 19, 1943, a son of the late James Howard and Mary Barr Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Wilma Blake Smith and his Read More…
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Students at New River Career and Technical Center (New River CTC) will now have a clearer path to earning a four-year degree thanks to a new transfer agreement signed with Glenville State University (GSU). Dr. Mark A. Manchin, President of Glenville State University, along with GSU Provost, Dr. Mari Clements traveled to Read More…