Steven Lowell Cooper, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, coach and community leader, passed away surrounded by family at his home in Spencer, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the age of 89.He was born in Spencer, a son of the late Carl W. and Mabel Price Cooper. He was a 1954 graduate of Spencer High School Read More…
Calhoun County Commission to Hold Special Meeting Thursday
SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, May 29th, 2025 6:00 p.m. AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer II. Call to Order III. Delegations/Requests IV. New Business a. Consider Funding Request for Wood Festival b. Consider Funding Request for Molasses Festival c. Buzzer for Handicap Entrance d. Covered Handicap Entrance and Ramp Adjournment – Next Meeting: June 10, 2025 @ 6pm ** Tuesday, June 10, 2025 @ 6pm: PUBLIC HEARINGS – Dilapidated Read More…
WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on June 9
On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Arnoldsburg area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them on Read More…
Creston News Week of May 26th, 2025
Dean Miller laid down some fine first cutting hay. There are now new fawns so one has to be careful. The Creston Community yard sale/flea market will be Saturday May 31 at the Community Building. Set up is at 8 A. M . And the kitchen will beopen. Several folks were in for the Decoration Read More…
The Calhoun High School Class of 2025 Goes Out In Style
On the front row of the Calhoun County High School graduating class, the shoes of Gunnar Lane stood out; glistening and sparkling much like the eyes of the Senior class who were excited to be on the brink of freedom. I thought they were very fitting for the event and gave evidence of school pride Read More…
Annual Vandalia Gathering to be Held this Weekend in Charleston
USA Cycling Watch Party to take place on Culture Center Deck Charleston, W.Va. — This weekend, the State Capitol grounds will host the 48th Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration of Appalachian heritage. This event is free to the public and features traditional Appalachian music and dance, storytelling, art, crafts, local food and more. This Read More…
Corrections in Ridgeview Article on Roane Head Start Closure
When Ridgeview News conducted a phone interview with the Directors of the Roane Stand Alone Head Start sight, unintentional “inaccuracies” were reported due to fast speech and not fast enough transcribing of what was being said. Below is the corrections request from Emily Spradling with my apologies for the errors. Following the article running Ridgeview Read More…
Candidate Profile: Jess Metz
Submitted by Candidate Jess Metz is a Candidate for the 2025 Grantsville Town Council Election I have resided in Grantsville since the day I was born. I am the mother of 4 children and I am already in the business of helping people I have two positions at the Calhoun Family Resource Network/ Family Support Center which are Read More…