News Obituary

💐Amy Nicole Shamblin

Amy Nicole Shamblin, 32, of Mt. Zion, WV, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Charleston Area Medical Center-General. She was born on July 21, 1990, the daughter of Darrell (Jamie) Shamblin and Bernaetta Shamblin (Duane Mace). In addition to her parents, she is survived by her fiance, David White, III; two children Adrian Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Calhoun Magistrate Report for October

OCTOBER 2022 FELONY CASES STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, TPR. JD RICHARDS VS. ROBERT SCOTT PATTERSON charged with Entry of building other than dwelling, entry of railroad, traction, motorcar or steamboat. Appearance before Magistrate Richard Postalwait on October 20, 2022 for a preliminary hearing, probable cause found. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, SGT. C.J. WEEKLEY VS. DENNIS Read More…

Art & Music News

Students invited to participate in annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Tourism, and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History invite all all West Virginia students in grades K-12 to participate in the 2023 Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Only one entry may be submitted per student. Designed to Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Wood County Arrest Triggers Hold for Calhoun

George Nicholas Parsons was arrested on a misdemeanor out of Wood County which likely triggered a parole hold for a prior conviction out of Wood County as well. The regional Jail website also shows a hold for Calhoun County, although he has yet to be arrested by Calhoun authorities. According to Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Love, Lies and Drugs lead to 19 Probation Violations and Loss of Freedom

Trudy Dowler, who was convicted of Conspiracy and Robbery 1st Degree in 2017, has been incarcerated in the Central Regional Jail in Flatwoods for multiple violations of her probation. On September 17, 2017 Dowler was placed on 5 years probation. On December 18, 2018, the defendant was found to have violated her probation and was Read More…

News Obituary

💐Shirley Carol (McCollum) Mace

Shirley Carol (McCollum) Mace, 82, of Millstone, West Virginia, departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley West Virginia following a short illness. She was born September 1, 1940, the daughter of Orval and Mamie (Crawford) McCollum. Shirley is a 1959 graduate of Calhoun high school in Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Celebrating College Application and Exploration Week

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University is again partnering with College for West Virginia (CFWV) to take part in West Virginia’s 13th annual College Application and Exploration Week. The week is being observed across the state from October 31-November 4, 2022. “Coming on the heels of our successful Fall Open House this past weekend, what Read More…

Government News

Grantsville Town Council Meeting on Monday

The Grantsville Town Council will meet on Monday, November 7th at 6 p.m. in the City Office Board Room. Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of October 3, 2022 Meeting Minutes IV. Citizen’s Concers V. Mayor’s Communications a. ARPA Funds VI. Committee Reports VII. Unfinished Business VIII. Read More…

News Sports

Congratulation to Calhoun Youth Cheer Squads

Youth Football Cheer Squad competed Saturday, October 29th at the Waco Center in Glenville for the LKC Youth Cheer Competition. A Team, Coaches Brittney Richards, Alicia McCumbers & Katherine Collins, placed 2nd in their division. B and C teams placed 3rd in their division. Flag team squad was not judged but had an amazing performance. Read More…

Community Events News Schools Sports

End of Season Tailgate Party for all Youth Fall Sports, Cheer and Band

Ridgeview News extends an invitation to all sports and band youth to join us for a fun End of Season evening on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. The event will begin at the Grantsville Fire Hall with a truck or trailer parade through town with all youth representing their league They’ll be led by the Read More…