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Former Wirt County Sheriff Darrelll Null Passes

In a social media post on the Wirt County Sheriff’s Facebook page this morning, the “End of Watch” was announced for Sheriff Darrell Null. Wirt County Sheriff Lewis J. Peck informed Ridgeview News this morning that Sheriff Null had resigned in March 2024 due to a battle with cancer. Sheriff Peck was appointed for the Read More…

Opinion

PRO-GUN CONTROL IS NOT ANTI-2D AMENDMENT

The opinion of this writer is not the opinion of the Ridgeview News Machine Guns, Dead Children & the Supreme Court I recently asked local Republicans deep in Trump country why they would vote for Trump over Biden.  Trump is “Pro 2d Amendment,” they said.  Implying somehow that Biden and Democrats are not. Since the Heller decision in 2008, the Second Amendment “protects an Read More…

Community Events News Regional News

Another Blue Ribbon Year for Local Pie Baker

Terry Hickman said that she was “feeling very blessed and thankful to place 1st for my homemade cherry pie for a two crust pie, and placing 3rd for my homemade coconut cream pie for a one crust pie at the West Virginia State Folk Festival in Glenville on Saturday, June 22, 2024 Last year her Read More…

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Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Barbara Wright & Kathleen Cervone were visiting Jimmy Wright and other family up in Ohio. Area residents attended the 74th annual West Virginia State Folk Festival at Glenville where there was some excellent traditional music played.  The under 50 fiddle contest was Read More…

Community Events News

.🎨🏃‍♂️ Get Ready to Run in a Splash of Colors! 🏃‍♀️🌈

Join Minnie Hamilton for the most vibrant event of the year – our Annual Color Run! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out, this is the perfect opportunity to get active and have a blast with friends and family. 📅 Date: June 24, 2024📍 Location: PHE🕒 Time: 4:00 Don’t Read More…

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Extreme Tour Returns to Grantsville

Sunday evening, June 23, 2024 , Main Street of Grantsville was transformed into a concert stage for the Extreme Tour. The Extreme Tour staff describes themselves as a diverse community of creatives. Poets and musicians, artists and athletes. Advocates and activists. Performers and communicators of all kinds. Bringing more than a show. Messengers bringing more Read More…

Fishing News

GOV. JUSTICE, WVDNR ANNOUNCE TWO STATE RECORD FISH CAUGHT IN JUNE

RECORD-BREAKING BLACK CRAPPIE AND REDEAR SUNFISH CAUGHT IN JACKSON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that a record-breaking black crappie and redear sunfish were caught in June. “With these record catches, anglers continue to show the world that West Read More…

Business Community Community Events News

The Local Swimming Pool is a Happening Hub of Community Health

For decades public swimming pools have played a vital role in the community, especially during the summer months. Countless families have fond memories of embarking on aquatic adventures at their local swimming pool.  What makes public pool facilities special are the people and programs that work together to provide those meaningful experiences for families. The Read More…