Betty Ann Hogue, 95, of Millstone, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 14, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Dawn, where she had been lovingly cared for by family for the past six years. Betty was born December 19, 1930, in Seneca County, Ohio, to Chalmer and Mildred Whitman. Her Read More…
Fall 2026 Virtual Provider Workshops Announced …
West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) invites all licensed providers and their staff to attend the Fall 2026 Virtual Provider Workshops. These essential workshops are designed to ensure you and your organization are fully aware of upcoming developments that may impact your Read More…
Sneak Peek of Ridgeview’s Molasses Festival Booth Works
Art has always been apart of my life in various forms from childhood. I’ve always said I was the jack of all trades and the master of none, I simply enjoy doing all the things… painting, writing, music, sketching… all the trades that allow me to express the goodness of God. Taking care of Mother Read More…
New trial date in sex-related case involving former Calhoun County commissioner Jacob McCumbers
Judge Anita Harold Ashley scheduled a new trial date for former Calhoun County Commissioner Jacob McCumbers for December 8th, 2026 which will be held in Roane County, West Virginia following the change of venue. McCumbers has been charged with 250 felony counts in connection with allegations that he sexually assaulted a child over a nine-year Read More…
Jeannette Carr Hamilton Bearden Obituary
Jeannette Carr Hamilton Bearden July 17, 1930-August 28, 2026 The last and youngest child of George W. Hamilton and Losie E. (Knotts) Hamilton is coming home. Jeannette and her twin, Howard Cook Hamilton, were born at home in Minnora. She is the niece of Minnie Hamilton for whom the health system has been named. Jeannette Read More…
Firestine Responds to Mt. Zion PSD
I wish more citizens were this attentive to their community… Shari Johnson, Publisher, Ridgeview News Shari,Good morning and I hope all is well with you and your family. You may have thought that I was satisfied by the answers provided. I am following up on the Monday Mount Zion PSD meeting that I could not Read More…
Wilburt H. “Bub” Shackleford
Wilburt H. “Bub” Shackleford, 84, of Linn, WV; departed this earthly life in the late afternoon hours of Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Glenville Health and Rehab Center in in Glenville, WV; following an extended illness. He was born September 30, 1941 in Linn, and is the son of the late Harvey and Ella Read More…
West Virginia Paranormal Trail Returns with a New Location
Spooky statewide trail offering exclusive prizes CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced the return of the popular West Virginia Paranormal Trail. Since its official launch in 2024, the trail has received nearly 14,000 sign-ups from visitors around the globe and includes 20 hair-raising locations. This free, self-guided experience highlights some of Read More…
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today election-related convictions in a Cabell County case
Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today that Cabell County residents Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynard have been convicted of one count each of False Swearing in connection with violations of West Virginia election law. The convictions stem from actions taken during the 2022 Primary Election cycle, when King and Maynard Read More…


















