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Homecoming King Jesse Ockerman and Homecoming Queen Olivia Kimble

Administrators, teachers, community leaders and state representatives came together last week to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new pre-kindergarten facility at Petersburg Elementary School. Students have already started at the new facility this semester

Last week, Grant County School celebrated the official grand opening of the new Petersburg Elementary School Pre-K facility. This multi-classroom expansion was funded by a $5.3 million School Building Authority (SBA) grant, which was awarded to the county. The SBA also funded a new roof and four HVAC units with this award. This new facility features a 6,000 square foot center that houses four classrooms and an open common area.

The Grant County Commission announced yesterday that plans to move the Grant County Courthouse down to a single point of entry will be slightly delayed, now officially to begin on Nov. 3. The initial date the single point entry was slated to begin was Oct. 20; however, the commission explained that due to unforeseen circumstances that date had been slightly delayed. According to information put out by the commission, the courthouse entrance will be the main entrance located in the large parking area and leading into the waiting area of the courtroom.

The Petersburg Vikings golf team made school history last week, earning a State Runner-Up finish at the WVSSAC Class AA Golf Championship at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling — the first state title placement ever for the Petersburg High School golf program. After two days of tough competition on one of the most challenging courses in the state, the Vikings battled their way to second place, just behind Midland Trail. The team’s performance capped off a remarkable season built on hard work, teamwork, and determination.

By: Ann Harrison

The 2025 Homecoming Football Game was celebrated on October 17 with the Petersburg Vikings hosting the Class AA 2024 WV Football Champion Frankfort Falcons bringing with them their 7-0 record. The Falcons arrived already flapping their wings! It was a perfect football evening, weather wise.

The PHS Viking fans filled the home bleachers and side lines. Frankfort brought their band, a twenty-three member cheer squad and a sizeable fan crowd. The Viking Marching Band, plus several alumni opened the game with the National Anthem. The “mini-Vikings” led by Ruth Ann Nuzum and PHS principal, Jodie Long led the Viking cheer. This along with the Viking cheerleaders really got the home crowd in the football spirit. Jodie Long has an active presence at PHS sport events. Shout out to Jodie!! Also, congratulations to Viking cheerleaders on their Saturday, Oct. 18 PVL WIN!! No surprise-they are amazing!

The Captains for the Vikings were Seniors: Kaleb Kuhn, Alex Halterman, Lukas Wolford and Logan Bachman. Falcons opted to receive and Payton Metheny gave them a swift kick and it wasn’t long until Braydn Tyler carried the ball over the goal line and with three extra point attempts (official calls) the Falcons finally produced the PAT and a 7-0 score appears on the board.