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James Robert (Bob) Turner, 95, of Normantown, WV, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Louis A Johnson Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg, WV, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, with his loving wife of 70 years, Wyene (Bush) Turner by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Lucy Turner, Read More…
Larry R. Kendall, 76, of Devola, Ohio, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Marietta Heights Nursing Home, Marietta, Ohio. He was born July 29, 1949, in Grantsville, West Virginia, a son of the late Oscar Darris and Glena Bennett Kendall. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by grandparents Oscar Bryan Read More…
CALDWELL, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $525,000 of site readiness grants in six West Virginia counties. The funds are being awarded through the Ready Sites Program and will be used for engineering or architectural needs related to the sites, including studies that need to be completed in order to begin development. “Speed to build Read More…
The Town of Grantsville held their September meeting on Tuesday, September 2nd at City Hall on Main Street. Council attending was Tonya Cunningham, Jess Metz, Chasity Bell, Emilee Morgan and Marissa Staples, with meeting led by Mayor John Villines. Although there were said to be applications made for the Grantsville Recorder position to be appointed, Read More…
Deputy H.M. Stephens of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department filed a complaint in the Magistrate office of Lora Davis on Larry Harold on August 22nd, 2025. Deputy H.M. Stephens stated that she met with Wirt County Deputy Marant on March 11, 2025 in regard to a sexual abuse case involving 13 year-old minor. Deputy Marant Read More…
Teresa “Terry” Putnam, 79, of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Monday, September 1, 2025 at the residence of her loving daughter, following an extended illness. She born March 23, 1946 in Fairmont, WV; daughter of the late Emilio and Gladys (Thorne) Megna. Terry is a graduate of Sand Read More…
SQUIRREL AND BLACK BEAR YOUTH HUNTING SEASONS SET TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of youth hunting seasons set to open in September, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today reminded hunters that the minimum age restriction for youth seasons has been removed. “Hunting in West Virginia is a Read More…
THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING CAN BE VIEWED ON FACEBOOK LIVE FROM THE RIDGEVIEW NEWS PAGE AT 6 P.M. The Grantsville Town Council will hold their September meeting at 6 p.m. at the City’s office on Main Street. The Agenda is as follows: Notice: Town of Grantsville – Public Comment Rules
The Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center will. Open at noon today for the final day of Season 2025. This will be your last chance to enjoy a beautiful day of swimming and Delicious Food from the “Best of WV Nominated” Tiki Tacos that will be serving their famous steak (Carne Asada, Chicken and Shrimp fajita meals Read More…