Lorina Gay Hartshorn, 67, of Shock, WV; departed this earthly life surrounded by her loving family in the mid-afternoon Hours of Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born June 11, 1956 in Gassaway, WV; daughter of the late James and Lucy (Parsons) Wright. Lorina was a member of Read More…
Year: 2024
Glenville State University will visit West Virginia Legislature on February 13t
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and administrators will travel to the statehouse in Charleston, West Virginia on Tuesday, February 13th for Glenville State University Day at the Legislature. The Glenville State delegation will be on hand at the capitol between 9:00-11:00 a.m. to meet with lawmakers and share information about Read More…
Marilyn Irene Herron Obituary
Marilyn Irene Herron, 83, of Creston, WV, went to be with the Lord at 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was born November 12, 1940, in Mannington, WV, a daughter of the late Renzo Jesse and Grace Criss Hayes. She married Hie L. Herron on May Read More…
Congress CouldFix Border Security and Immigration Right Now.
This writer does not represent the views and opinions of the Ridgeview News Trump says NO. “I Alone Can Fix It.” Last October, President Biden asked Congress for nearly $106 billion for Ukraine, Israel and US border security. Mike Johnson, MAGA Republican leader in the House, refused Biden’s request without major changes in border security. Money for Ukraine has now run out and, by some reports, Read More…
Grantsville City Council Requests 60% Water Rate Increase
The Town has made a request to the West Virginia Public Service Commission for a 60% rate increase for both the retail and wholesale rates. The retail rate would apply to the customer’s in Grantsville that buy directly from the City. The wholesale rates would apply to Mt. Zion PSD and Pleasant Hill PSD who Read More…
Holding Feet to the Fire & Leaders Accountable
A packed conference room in the City of Grantsville led to an over two hour discussion and somewhat contentious meeting between the Mayor, Council and Community without answers or accountability by the City Government. Council members present were Emily (Robinson) Collins, Emilee Morgan, Linda Staton, Cheryl Sturm and Recorder Judy Powell. Councilwoman Kimberly Sweat did Read More…
Youth Basketball Sunday Stats
2nd & 3rd Grade 2/4/24 Team Jarvis 7 Team Heiney 6 Team Jarvis Team Heiney Kyson Sampson Played but didn’t score Raelyn Arnold Played but didn’t score Aerial Heiney Played but didn’t score Lydia Hill Played but didn’t score Evert Wright 2 Sophia Goodrich Played but didn’t score Carly Osbone Played but didn’t score Paislie Read More…
Former CHS Library Taking Shape to Tell a New Story
The 1982 Foundation Construction crews continue working to transform the former Calhoun High School into the beauty she was meant to be. A View from the main hallway on the 3rd floor looking through old library shows the area that will be framed as a sitting room with beautiful bookshelves and reading areas. A door Read More…
Calhoun to Receive Federal Money for August Storm Damage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement on the Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that has been granted to Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison, and Kanawha Counties in West Virginia. Congresswoman Miller and the West Virginia delegation sent a letter to President Biden and FEMA in November urging a Major Disaster Declaration Read More…