GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University’s Winter Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 10 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Waco Center. Prospective graduates will walk across the stage to receive their degrees in a variety of programs including business, education, land resources, criminal justice, science, music, and more. The students hail from Read More…
Month: November 2022
Winners of the Winter Wonderland Pageant Hosted by Calhoun Wood Festival
Submitted by Patty Haught The Wood Festival Pageant sponsored a Winter Wonderland Pageant on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Calhoun Middle High School Auditorium. 28 lovely ladies ranging in age from 1 month to 16 years old competed for 8 different titles. The Wood Festival Pageant would like to thank all the contestants and Read More…
💐Tammy Lynn Harris
Tammy Lynn Harris, 58, of Parkersburg, WV; passed away from this life andreceived her heavenly wings on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Tammy was born in Elyria, Ohio, on October 23, 1964, and was the daughter of the late Alva Ray (Sonny) Harris and Conna L. (Harris) Jones and step-father Philip Jones of Mineral Wells, WV. Read More…
First Snow of the Season! Is it time for Christmas Trees and Carols?
A dusting of snow in Calhoun County greeted Sunday morning. There is rain and snow in the forecast for this morning. Overcast for the afternoon. High 41F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%. There is a slight chance of Christmas Carols at Ridgeview News. Possibly a Christmas tree sighting. We’ll Read More…
💐Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 74, of Spencer, died Thursday, November 10, 2022, following an ATV accident. He was born August 15, 1948, at Spencer, a son of the late Ores R. and Ethel “Elaine” Miller Longfellow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fordyce and Bertha Miller, who raised Read More…
Cold Night but a Warm Spirit for Christian Heritage event
Although it was a small crowd, 35-40 people in attendance, for the Christian Heritage event in Grantsville it speaks volumes that a community would take the time to close Main Street down for a few hours for the purpose of reminding themselves of the path that many of their families took to establish the Christian Read More…
1982 Foundation Continues Their Renewing Efforts in spite of Naysaying Opposition
To Renew: Defined on the web as: re·new, /rəˈn(y)o͞o/verb It’s been a 22 year interruption since the old Calhoun County Schools property has had much attention. A few projects here and there, but nothing consistent and little maintenance. But as winter encroaches on the weather suitable for outdoor activities, The 1982 Foundation continues to try Read More…
Lions Club and Town of Grantsville Honor Local Heroes
Photos provided by Melissa Keener The Grantsville Lions Club and the Town of Grantsville spent Friday evening honoring local veterans for their service to our Country by providing them an evening of entertainment and food. The veterans enjoyed a spaghetti dinner served with the help of local Girl Scout Troop 38205 who offered their service Read More…
