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AGENCY PROMOTES SAFE BOATING PRACTICES AS SUMMER SEASON BEGINS CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To help promote National Safe Boating Week, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR), in partnership with its Law Enforcement Section, is reminding boaters about the importance of wearing life jackets and safe boating practices. National Safe Boating Week, observed this year from May Read More…
Cathy Jean Nichols, went home to with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 11, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1955 to Harold “Pete” White and Marie Parsons White. Cathy graduated from Walton High School in 1973. Cathy’s joy was spending time with her family and playing her guitar and signing for Read More…
Judith Marie Wise, 65, of Spencer, WV, passed away May 11,2026. She was born May 18, 1960, Spencer, WV. She was a homemaker for many years and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She loved people and painting pictures as well. Left behind to cherish her memory is her mother Betty Cottrell of Elizabeth, Read More…
Following a report from a parent that personal information had been published on a fake Facebook account which divulged the personal information of Calhoun youth, Ridgeview News reached out to local law enforcement. Due to the nature of a juvenile case, no information could be provided other than the following warning: “Posting personal information of Read More…
I’ll begin with addressing Mayor John Villines. You are correct that Ridgeview News did not reach out to you for a statement. The reason being: Why is this matter not only the residents of the Town of Grantsville’s concern but the County has a whole? Multiple Statements were made regarding how embarrassing this matter is. Read More…
The following indictments were returned by the Calhoun Grand Jury on Wednesday, May 13th. An indictment is not a presumption of guilt. Defendants are innocent until proven guilty. The following indictments are listed by indicting officers: Sr Trp Richards Jerry Glen McKown JR- 1 count Felony -Persons Prohibited possessing Firearms, 1 count misdemeanor – Possession Read More…
FROM THE DESK OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY L. ELIZABETH COFFEY DODDRDIGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 108 East Court Street- P.O. Box 125 West Union, WV 26456 May 13, 2026 All persons who have been indicted by a Grand Jury in West Virginia are presumed innocent until proven guilty. An Indictment is merely an accusation. Media: Please attach Read More…
Ridgeview News has been contacted on more than one occasion over the past six months by Grantsville residents and other concerned County citizens who were hoping against hope that someone at a State level would recognize the ill handled business practices of the municipality officials of Grantsville. In matters of great concern and what should Read More…
Steve C. Boggs, 59, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away on May 10, 2026. Born on September 3, 1966, at Calhoun General Hospital, Steve was the son of Kenna Junior and Wanda Lou Boggs. Steve was a devoted husband to Paula Boggs for 36 years, and together they built a loving family. He is survived Read More…