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The 65th Wirt County Fair will be held August 6-9, 2025 at Camp Barbe in Elizabeth, West Virginia. The fair begin in 1959 with a few facilities for livestock displays, no show ring and no pavilion or stage for entertainment. Over the years the fair has grown with barns for livestock, show and sale wring, Read More…
After a ‘couple’ of dry days rain returned to the Creston area. The Wirt County Fair is coming up next week & traditionally, rain during the fair is “the thing”. Jerry Wayne “Peck” Jones, age 76, passed away. He formerly spent time in the Creston area. George McClellen Weekley, age 77, passed away. He worked Read More…
This article was published by good friend and Editor of the Calhoun Chronicle a week or so ago. Believing that there is some excellent writing and a good word for our community, I am sharing it today with the readers of Ridgeview. By Gaylen DuskeyIn the July 17, 2025, edition of the Calhoun Chronicle in Read More…
Martha Geen Leigh, 90, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away, July 24, 2025, at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital, following a sudden illness. She was born August 23, 1934, a daughter of the late Huey and Ethel Jarvis Hicks. Martha was a member of Spencer Tabernacle. She loved gospel music. She loved traveling and camping. She Read More…
Loretta Jean “Jeanne” Richards, 67, of Grantsville, West Virginia, went peacefully to her heavenly home in the late evening hours of Monday, July 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by her close loved ones, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 17, 1957, at home on River Street in Glenville, WV; daughter Read More…
The family of Emily Jean Richards Husk, 80, announced her passing on July 21st, 2025. She was living at the Willows Center in Parkersburg, WV but called Calhoun County home. She was born November 17, 1944 to Dale and Ada Richards. Surviving are her children Diana Shook, James Husk (Linda), and Tom Husk, Grandchildren: Jamie, Read More…
Phyllis Ruth Jett Starcher Stump went home to be with her heavenly Lord and Savior on July 19th, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in October 1934, at Minnora, WV, the daughter of the late William Jett and Erma Bailey Jett. Growing up, Phyllis enjoyed farm life and sometimes helped out Read More…
Jerry Wayne “Peck” Jones, 76, of Big Springs, West Virginia, passed away July 21, 2025, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born March 31, 1949, in Grantsville, WV, a son of the late Oval D. And Alma J. Lanham of Munday, WV. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced that applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (E-LIEAP) will be accepted from Monday, July 28, through Friday, August 8, 2025, or until funds are exhausted. This program helps low-income families in West Virginia who are facing an energy emergency.E-LIEAP may also help with cooling Read More…