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Odetta Valjean “Jean” Wilson, 85, of Sissonville, WV, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Dale Wilson, parents Eva Mae and Estil Edward Legg, brothers Robert and Orville “Pete” Legg. Jean had a love for bluegrass music, whether it be Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey released the results of independent audits of three major state agencies which, together with savings identified through an executive order, could generate more than $168 million in potential annual savings. The Governor also announced a structural deficit involving the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. Watch the full press Read More…
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – The fourth-seeded Glenville State Softball team advanced to the program’s first-ever NCAA DII Atlantic Super Regional with today’s (May 16) two-game sweep of fifth-seeded Charleston in the Atlantic Region Pod 1 Final. The Pioneers avenged Thursday’s (May 14) loss to the Golden Eagles with a 5-4 first game win and a 10-7 clinching Read More…
Last week the big news in Creston & elsewhere was the election. Steve Settle whose mother & grandfather live in Creston defeated incumbent Bob Gunnoe for Wirt County Commissioner. Down in Wood County the knives went deep, blood was “spilled”, perhaps some old scores settled and, likely, healing is not in the near future. On Read More…
AGENCY PROMOTES SAFE BOATING PRACTICES AS SUMMER SEASON BEGINS CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To help promote National Safe Boating Week, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR), in partnership with its Law Enforcement Section, is reminding boaters about the importance of wearing life jackets and safe boating practices. National Safe Boating Week, observed this year from May Read More…
Cathy Jean Nichols, went home to with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 11, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1955 to Harold “Pete” White and Marie Parsons White. Cathy graduated from Walton High School in 1973. Cathy’s joy was spending time with her family and playing her guitar and signing for Read More…
Judith Marie Wise, 65, of Spencer, WV, passed away May 11,2026. She was born May 18, 1960, Spencer, WV. She was a homemaker for many years and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She loved people and painting pictures as well. Left behind to cherish her memory is her mother Betty Cottrell of Elizabeth, Read More…
Following a report from a parent that personal information had been published on a fake Facebook account which divulged the personal information of Calhoun youth, Ridgeview News reached out to local law enforcement. Due to the nature of a juvenile case, no information could be provided other than the following warning: “Posting personal information of Read More…
I’ll begin with addressing Mayor John Villines. You are correct that Ridgeview News did not reach out to you for a statement. The reason being: Why is this matter not only the residents of the Town of Grantsville’s concern but the County has a whole? Multiple Statements were made regarding how embarrassing this matter is. Read More…