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Kristen Lonczynski, 42, of Annamoriah, died suddenly on May 19th 2026. She is survived by her mother, Betty Mechler, her father, Barry Lonczynski, her son, Zakeriah, Sanchez- Lonczynski, her aunt and uncle Kathy and Jorge Correa, great aunts and uncles: Helen Henkel, Steve and Faye Frederick, and Elizabeth and Conrad Beattie, numerous cousins, and even Read More…
Troy Allen Ragland, 56, of Calhoun County, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born May 8, 1970, at Millersburg, OH, the son of the late Earl and Hazel Bailey Ragland. Allen was an equipment operator and a member of I.U.O.E. #132, Charleston. He was a graduate of Calhoun County High School. Survivors include his Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the next phase of West Virginia’s America250 celebration with the launch of a new America250 merchandise line and a statewide bell-ringing initiative honoring the United States’ 250th anniversary. Watch Governor’s remarks here “West Virginia’s heritage plays a meaningful role in America’s story, and this collection is a great Read More…
Olin “Dean” Marks, 78, of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, passed away in the evening on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, with family by his side following a short illness. Dean was born November 28, 1947, in Millstone, WV, the son of the late Alfred “Fuzzy” and Orla E. Poling Read More…
A rural West Virginia county has created Waypoint Zero Overland Outpost, a dark-sky destination and overlanding hub in the Appalachian Mountains. Opening during the historic Calhoun County Wood Festival, the outpost aims to bring outdoor recreation tourism to one of America’s most rural regions. Calhoun County Wood Festival and Waypoint Zero Grand Opening Set to Read More…
Marlece Layne Sprouse, 70, of Normantown, WV; departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV; following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born October 4, 1955 in Gassaway, WV; daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Read More…
I have continued to spend my daily study in the book of Acts until today when I reached the last two chapters. It was there that conviction fell upon me as I knew I have stories to write for the Ridgeview News that may or may not please the masses. The word of the Lord Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met Wednesday May 27th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Little Court room of the Calhoun County Courthouse. Commissioner Craig Arthur opened the meeting in prayer with the Pledge of allegiance following. The meeting was called to order by Commission President Eric Lupardus An update was provided by the American Red Read More…
With her loving family surrounding her, Mary Ann (Ray) Nicholas, 72, of Shock, West Virginia, passed peacefully at 6 a.m., on Monday, May 26, 2026, at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. Mary Ann was born on September 22, 1953, in Sunbury, PA, to the late Robert and Pearl Ray. On February 28, 1970, Mary Ann Read More…