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The Calhoun County Commission held a special meeting today, June 8th at 9 a.m. (live video feed available on Ridge News Facebook page). All three Commissioners Matt Walker, Craig Arthur and Kevin Helmick were present and entered into an agreement for the transfer of Calhoun EMS to Minnie Hamilton EMS. Minnie Hamilton Director Steve Whited Read More…
Jordan Michael Welch left us on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the young age of 40. He was born on December 11, 1982, in Grantsville, WV but resided in Spencer, WV with his long-term partner Amanda Mayne. He was the son of Steven ( Lynn) Welch of Grantsville, WV, and Shannon (Lynch) Welch of Chartiers, Read More…
Candace Marie Cash plead guilty in the Circuit Court of Calhoun to the felony charge of Unlawful Taking of a Vehicle – Second Offense. Her sentencing is scheduled for August 2, 2023 before Judge Anita Harold Ashley.
Bryant James Hall was convicted in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County on June 6th, 2023 on the charges of Domestic Battery and Unlawful Restraint. Mr. Hall pleaded guilty to both charges and was sentenced to one year in the regional jail for both offenses. The sentences were ordered to run consecutively.
FELONY CASES Sheriff JW Basnett vs. Eric Joseph Blake, 23M07F00011, Receiving or Transferring Stolen Vehicle, Case Dismissed by Magistrate Lora Davis on 5/19/23 State of WV vs. April Carpenter, 23F00014, Failure to Appear, Case Dismissed by Magistrate Richard Postalwait on 5/17/23 State of WV vs. Thomas J. Roberts, 23F00015, Failure to meet an obligation to Read More…
2023 Town Election results are as follows: Mayor Robert Petrovsky (Unopposed) – 45 votes Town Recorder, Judy Powell (Unopposed) – 41 votes City Council (Top Five)
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University recently hosted a two-day National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) Log Grading course. This course was instructed by NHLA instructor Mark Depp and included students representing multiple hardwood-related businesses. “ Glenville State University’s Workforce Coach Gabrielle Dean has been working to identify training needs within the industry and helped create Read More…
Photos by Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department, Minnie Hamilton EMS and Sheriff Graham Knight were dispatched to a traffic accident on Altizer road Tuesday morning, June 6th. Brittney Shelley and a passenger were looking for their dog when she lost control of her vehicle and traveled quite a distance over an embankment, Read More…
Petitioner, Nancy Phyllis Nicole Hickman divorced from Respondent, Marissa Jeanette Tarr on May 11, 2023. Marriage date was May 22, 2022. Petitioner, James Paul Murphy divorced from Respondent, Tammy Marie Murphy (D’Andria) on May 11,2023. Marriage date was May 10, 1994. Petitioner, Amanda Jeannette King (Gordon) divorced from Respondent, James Lee King on May 17, Read More…
