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The following indictments were returned by the Calhoun Grand Jury on Wednesday, May 13th. An indictment is not a presumption of guilt. Defendants are innocent until proven guilty. The following indictments are listed by indicting officers: Sr Trp Richards Jerry Glen McKown JR- 1 count Felony -Persons Prohibited possessing Firearms, 1 count misdemeanor – Possession Read More…
FROM THE DESK OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY L. ELIZABETH COFFEY DODDRDIGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 108 East Court Street- P.O. Box 125 West Union, WV 26456 May 13, 2026 All persons who have been indicted by a Grand Jury in West Virginia are presumed innocent until proven guilty. An Indictment is merely an accusation. Media: Please attach Read More…
Ridgeview News has been contacted on more than one occasion over the past six months by Grantsville residents and other concerned County citizens who were hoping against hope that someone at a State level would recognize the ill handled business practices of the municipality officials of Grantsville. In matters of great concern and what should Read More…
Steve C. Boggs, 59, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away on May 10, 2026. Born on September 3, 1966, at Calhoun General Hospital, Steve was the son of Kenna Junior and Wanda Lou Boggs. Steve was a devoted husband to Paula Boggs for 36 years, and together they built a loving family. He is survived Read More…
Friday, May 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order III. Consider Funding for Mt. Zion PSD Emergency Repairs IV. Adjourn Agendas are subject to revision up to 2 days prior to the meeting
Brandy Jo Carpenter, 40, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born March 6, 1986, in Douglasville, GA, a daughter of Cathy Eckman of Arnoldsburg, WV and the late Calvin Carpenter. Brandy was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was known for her great generosity, often Read More…
Donations for the year “2025” were: Mark Harris $200Richard Kirby, Carolyn Kelly $150Debbie Kerby, Margaret Kirby, Carolyn Elza, Will Duskey, Joe Miller, Greta Starcher, Denise and Jessie Davis,Donna Tullos $100Jimmy McIntyre $60Fred Kerby, Kathryn Lydick, $50Maureen Wright, Jennifer Morris $30 Any donations are appreciated. Send donations to:Bryner Chapel CemeteryC/O Marlene Riggs67 Joker Ridge RD.Mount Zion, WV Read More…
U.S. SENATE – DEMOCRAT1 NOMINATED % Complete Precincts Reporting: 1648 of 1648 100% VOTES % D RACHEL FETTY ANDERSON 30,743 33% D JEFFREY V. KESSLER 24,554 27% D ZACHARY SHREWSBURY 14,973 16% D THORNTON COOPER 11,736 13% D RIO PHILLIPS 10,086 11% RACHEL FETTY ANDERSON leading by 6,189 votes U.S. Senate – Republican Read More…
The following results are Unofficial Republican for U.S. Senator Republican for U.S. House of Representative 1st District Republican for State Senator 12th District Republican Member of House of Delegates 62nd District Republican for State Executive Committee 12th District Female Republicans for State Executive Committee 12 District Male Republican for Circuit Clerk – Unexpired term Republican Read More…
Calhoun Control was contacted at 7:27 a.m. regarding a structure fire in the 2000 block of South Calhoun Highway. A chicken coop fire, possibly started by a heating lamp, ignited the structure which was extinguished by the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department.