By Brian Sparks, WVU Extension Agent – Fayette and Nicholas Ramps announce the arrival of spring in the woods. Many folks eagerly anticipate using the savory plants as a spring tonic to get them out of the winter blues. Ramps are known as wild leeks, which are native to West Virginia. They belong to the lily family Read More…
Author: Talk2shari
West Virginia Overdose Deaths Trending Downward
WV Department of Health and Human Resources Press Release 3/2/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) has reported an improvement in the number of monthly overdose deaths from April 2021 through September 2021. This downward trend aligns with provisional data released by the U.S. Centers for Read More…
Longtime Glenville State University Music Faculty Member John McKinney Retires
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Professor of Music, John McKinney, has retired with nearly 40 years of service to the institution. McKinney is well-known for creating and directing the famous Percussion Ensemble concert at Glenville State for an astounding 39 annual performances. The last of those concerts was held in 2019. Plans were already Read More…
West Virginia is almost the middle of the road for Pothole complaints, #32
Written by: Brian Budzynski When it comes to the daily reality of driving on the nation’s roadways, statistics are one thing, but actually putting up with the sheer amount of cracks, delaminations, and potholes is something you can only truly measure by feedback from your fellow drivers. A January 2022 summary report from national transportation Read More…
Governor, First Lady Justice release book-reading for Read Across America Day
School teachers across West Virginia are encouraged to join the celebration by reading to their students CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today released a video book reading to all West Virginia schools in celebration of the upcoming Read Across America Day. The Governor chose “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – a children’s book adapted from the Read More…
Calhoun County February Marriages
Groom Bride Date of Marriage Daniel Nelson DawsonAge 59Grantsville, WV Donna Jo Carr52Grantsville, WV February 3, 2022 Tyler Lynn TannerAge 25Arnoldsburg, Wv Caitlin Mary WilkinsonAge 22Arnoldsburg, WV February 22, 2022 Phillip Gregg JonesAge 42Arnoldsburg, WV Gloria Darlene ShafferAge 52Arnoldsburg, WV February 14, 2022
Calhoun County Clerk’s Office February Property Transfers
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Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Students Receive SMAW Certificates
Instructor Carl Collins announced that two of his students, Tyler Nelson and Zach Brannon, have received their SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) plate Certificates through the Welding Program at Calhoun Gilmer Career Center. The Career Center program is designed to assist students in building a knowledge and technical skills base in multiple aspects of Welding. Read More…
Cordiella Goes to Town
Calhoun County Community Center President, Crystal Mersh brought her new farm friend, Cordellia, to Grantsville yesterday to make new friends and perform a few “goatnastics” at the smores pit. She’ll hopefully visit more frequently as the events of Spring will have the Community Center booming with fun activities and a sense of community pride.
Glenville State University, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Enter Partnership
GLENVILLE, WV – On Friday, February 18, representatives from Glenville State University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) met to welcome Glenville State as a partner in the Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Program (POMP) at WVSOM. WVSOM partners with affiliate undergraduate institutions for the program, which is designed for undergraduate students who have an Read More…
