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Darrel “Pat” Wilson, 77, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at Minnie Hamilton Health System, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 11, 1948, in Big Springs, West Virginia, and was the son of the late Alfred Harley Wilson and Liddie Ellen Selmon Wilson Westfall. In addition Read More…
On May 12 There will be the primary. Everyone needs to get out & vote because the WEST Virginia University wants to control the legislature so they are completely immune from feedback over their antics. The university which is an extension of state government, has monopoly control of healthcare in several areas and now is Read More…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and military leaders at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes to recognize Major Edwin Stanfield and Major Ryan Reynolds for their extraordinary acts of heroism during a November attack on West Virginia National Guardsmen. “When faced with a threat – the ambush of Read More…
Burl “Don” McVey, 84, of Elizabeth, Wirt County, passedaway on May 2, 2026, at Elizabeth Care Center in Elizabeth. He was born on August 6, 1941, in Pee Wee, a son of the late Roy and Edna (Fluharty) McVey. Don was a veteran of the United States Army, a construction worker, and a lifelong Wirt Read More…
Calhoun County is proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned the prestigious West Virginia Golden Horseshoe Award, one of the state’s highest honors for knowledge of WV history and civics. Congratulations Brooke Brown and Alayna Wolford! These students have shown exceptional dedication, curiosity, and pride in our Mountain State. We couldn’t be prouder of Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met on Monday, April 27th, 2026 with Commission President Eric Lupardus, Commissioner Craig Arthur and Commissioner Lee Rush. Prayer was lead by Jim Hughes. The meeting opened with public water system discussions with a member of the Mt Zion PSD present as well as representatives from WV Rural Water. The Commission Read More…
27.95-INCH, 5.65-POUND FISH CAUGHT AT PRIVATE PRESTON COUNTY POND IN APRIL April 29, 2026 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that Matt Born of Reedsville, West Virginia, has caught a new state record chain pickerel. Born landed the 27.95-inch, 5.65-pound fish on April 21 using a homemade spinner on Read More…
The previous Ballots published on The Ridgeview News were inadvertently published with a lower portion not visible. Below are the rescanned fully visible versions.
May is Older Americans Month, and it serves to recognize the contributions of older adults all over the U.S. Throughout their lives, older Americans have contributed to society by working, volunteering, voting, raising children, and engaging in about a hundred other activities that help their families and their communities. However, while we’re observing this month, Read More…
Mental Health Awareness Month educates people about the impact of mental illness on individuals’ lives, regardless of their personal experiences. It also highlights available services and resources for those facing mental health challenges, and promotes ways to advocate for mental health. Raising mental health awareness and engaging in its related activities is important for several Read More…