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The organizational meeting of the Calhoun County Commission was called to order on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:02 a.m. by President Commissioner Craig Arthur. Others present: Commissioner Eric Lupardus, Commissioner Lee Rush, and County Administrator, Jennifer Randolph. Commissioner Arthur led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer, followed by Lupardus introducing Brian Read More…
Stanley D. “Bub” Starcher Jr., 45 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence due to an unexpected illness. He was born July 10, 1980 in Grantsville, WV; son of Stanley D. Starcher of Glenville and the late Virginia Lea “Jenny” (Metz) Starcher. Stanley Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement regarding the capture of Nicolás Maduro: “I applaud President Donald Trump and his national security team for taking decisive action to hold Nicolás Maduro accountable and for confronting the criminal networks that have operated throughout Venezuela with impunity for far too long. “A global narco-terrorist, Nicolás Read More…
Free beginner-friendly webinar for state and local history enthusiasts CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Archives & History (WVAH) and West Virginia State Historic Office (WV SHPO) are offering an educational webinar titled “Research Tools for Historic Homes: Your DIY Toolkit.” Enhance your efforts to learn more about the historic places within your community, even your own Read More…
The follow property was listed as transferred for the month of December 2025.
The following marriages were filed in the Calhoun County Clerk’s Office and provided to the Ridgeview News for December 2025. Application Date: 10/29/2025 Marriage Date: 11/02/2025 Groom: THOMAS RAY HUGHES Age: 22 City-State: BIG BEND WV Book: 22 Page: 62Bride: BROOKLYN NICHOLE KEENER Age: 21 City-State: BIG BEND WV Application Date: 11/04/2025 Marriage Date: 11/04/2025 Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission released their 2026 meeting dates with color coding at the bottom of the calendar. Meeting dates are subject to change when necessary.
The New Year was celebrated by several local folks by staying home because of the possibility of slick icy roads. Folks ate cooked cabbage as such is considered a good sign starting out the new year. Curtis Marks was calling on Rev. Carl Marks. “Cooter” noted that Mr. & Mrs. R. P Marks and daughters Read More…
Following Shelia Garretson’s announcement of her retirement in December, 2025 as Calhoun Circuit Clerk, came a second resignation in a highly prominent courthouse position; that of Jean Simers, Calhoun County Clerk. Both positions carry considerable weight in the realm of Courthouse business. Each office will be temporarily filled until after the 2026 General election results Read More…
Commissioners: Eric Lupards – Craig Arthur – Lee Rush EMERGENCY COMMISSION MEETINGTuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer Followed by Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order III. New Business a. Accept Resignation from Jean Simers, County Clerk b. Appoint New County Clerk IV. Adjourn Agendas are subject to revision up to 2 days prior to the meeting.