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The Calhoun County Commission met Monday, November 10th, 2025 for their first November meeting. Commission President Craig Arthur opened the meeting by honor veterans in attendance and expressing great gratitude for their service. Under public comment, School Board member Horst Motz spoke regarding the agenda item for the Commissions consideration of seeking the removal of Read More…
In search of discovering the names of over 1,100 men and women who have served at various times in various branches and wars, my appreciation for the veterans as well as their families grew mightily. My understanding for their contribution to my freedom hit home as I read name after name of men and women Read More…
Jerry L. Workman, 75, of Auburn, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the WV Caring Hospice Facility in Elkins, WV; following an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1950 in Man, WV, son of the late Cum and Gladys (Bartram) Workman. Jerry is a graduate Read More…
David Lane Smith, 84, of Cedarville, WV; departed this earthly life in the mid-morning hours of Friday, November 7, 2025 at his residence in Cedarville, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 16, 1941 in Cedarville, son of the late Clavel and Myrtle (Creasy) Smith. Lane is a graduate of Normantown Read More…
Grantsville Town Council opened up the November 6th meeting, welcoming Isabella McCormick, the newly appointed Grantsville Town Recorder. When asked by Ridgeview News who was training Ms. McCormick, Mayor John Villines answered that he had been working with her as well as Tina Persinger assisting her in learning the operation of Quickbooks. Project Coordinator Andy Read More…
1 Grantor 1 Roy E Cunningham Grantee Daniel Lee Hall Jr., 70 Cains Run Road, Reedy, WV 25279 How Transferred Deed Nature of Estate Surface Consideration $123,000.00 Character of Interest Quantity 58.18 acres Location Center Part of What Tract Map 11 Parcel 34.10 Book No 318 Page No 570 *** 2 Grantor Kathleen McFee Grantee Read More…
All 55 counties invited to showcase local heritage through public art Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched the America250 Mural Project — a statewide initiative designed to celebrate West Virginia’s rich local and national heritage through hand-painted murals. As part of President Trump’s year-long tribute to our nation’s founding, West Virginia proudly becomes the Read More…
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey concluded a series of appearances throughout West Virginia today promoting the state’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Stopping in Parkersburg, Moundsville, Fairmont, and Bluefield, the governor highlighted programs that will enhance access to quality, affordable healthcare and foster economic growth throughout the state. “We’re ready to provide that Read More…
The West Virginia Farmers Market Association (WVFMA) is proud to announce the recipients ofits 2025 Mini-Grant Program, recognizing 17 exceptional farmers markets and farm-based businesses across the Mountain State. These projects reflect West Virginia’s growing commitment to local food access, community development, and small farm resilience. The 2025 WVFMA Mini-Grant Program provides targeted funding to Read More…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Nationally ranked Glenville State wrestler Colby Whitehill has been labeled Mountain East Conference Co-Wrestler of the Week, the league announced today. Whitehill shared the weekly award presented by The Health Plan with Frostburg State’s Tanner Halling. Whitehill, a redshirt senior out of Brookville, Pa., went undefeated at this weekend’s Pioneer Open inside the Waco Center. Read More…