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Newly appointed School Board member Jason Arnold was sworn in by County Clerk Jean Simers during the opening of the Calhoun BOE meeting on Thursday, January 18th, after being postponed due to weather on Tuesday evening. Board recognition was given to Calhoun Football Players selected for Little Kanawha Conference. Freshman Rome Riddle, pictures above with Read More…
Glenville State University will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 due to the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter storm and to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Employees should communicate with their supervisor regarding remote work responsibilities. Some personnel Read More…
The County Commissioners met for a special meeting this morning, January 18th, at 9 a.m. for the purpose of hiring Kara Allen as a 911 dispatcher effective January 5th, 2024, and appointing Melissa Hixon as the Democrat Ballot Commissioner and Michael Plato as the Republican Ballot Commissioner for a two year year term beginning February Read More…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Raymond Harold Wagoner, 73, who passed away on his property in Big Springs Saturday the 13th of January at the age of 73. He was born in Big Springs May 12, 1950, to Delmas and Emma Taylor Wagoner, he was a loving Read More…
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By Crystal Mersh In a year from now we will be enjoying the amenities of our new community center. Let me be the first to welcome you to Avalon! Yes, we are branding the campus as Avalon which literally means “isle of apples” and in the tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Read More…
Nate Cain’s Uncompromising Commitment to Strong Legislation, Aiming to End the Scourge of a Modern-Day Slave Trade Through Bold Measures to Protect the Innocent Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights and it is our duty to stop the perpetrators, protect the vulnerable, and bring justice to the victims.” Nate Cain, Federal Whistleblower Read More…
Hilliary Hickman, Paramedic; Charles “Chip” Smith, EMT and Jason Wilson spent the day at the 2024 EMS Day at the Legislature. The trio presented information about the Minnie Hamilton EMS Operation as well as met with Senators and Representatives to discuss the current state of EMS in WV.
Dr. Rico M. Gazal, Professor in the Department of Land Resources at Glenville State University (GSU), has spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the recruitment and retention efforts within the university’s esteemed Natural Resource Management program. This initiative included receiving a $25,000 grant to continue practices. The Department of Land Resources at GSU is thrilled Read More…
Paul Lee Slack, 72 of Berkeley Springs, WV passed away Jan.11, 2024 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore after an extended illness. He was born; in Wirt County, the son of the late Brooks and Doris (Valentine) Slack. He was a 1969 graduate of Wirt County High School and a 1973 graduate of Glenville State. Read More…
