News Obituary

Denzil Leon Cottrill

Denzil Leon Cottrill, 84, of Grantsville, WV, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Glenville Center, Glenville, WV. He was born at Frozen on October 20, 1941, a son of the late Ezra and Ellen Salyers Cottrell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Lesa Marie Cottrell Parsons; siblings, Reith Read More…

Government News

Town Council Address Chlorine Issues & Theft Allegations

The Town of Grantsville held their February Council meeting on Monday evening, February 9th. In attendance was Mayor John Villines, Council members, Tanya Cunningham, Chasity Bell, Emilee Morgan and Marissa Staples.  Larry Kent, of Russett Road was the first to speak under citizens concerns, bringing up what had been rumored for a few months in Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News Week of February 9th

Cold winter weather continues for the Creston area with more snow, some bad roads, frozen water pipes, etc.  The Wirt crew cleaned the Richardsonville road to the Calhoun County line.  Steve Loudin who has only a two wheel drive vehicle got stuck in the parking lot at Shade Tree and then, going home, he almost ended up Read More…

News Obituary

Julie Dawn Conrad Obituary

Julie Dawn Conrad, 49 of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life in the evening hours of Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Braxton Memorial Hospital in Gassaway, WV; following a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1976 in Weston, WV; daughter of Kevin “Joe” and Ann (Burke) Moyers of Cedarville, WV. Julie is Read More…

Community News Public Notice

Pleasant Hill and Mt. Zion Public Service Districts to Hold Special Meeting

Pleasant Hill PSD 122 Nobe Rd Big Bend, WV 26136 Special Meeting with Mt. Zion PSD  AGENDA Meeting February 11, 2026: 4:00pm– Calhoun County Courthouse-small courtroom 1. Call to Order 2. To provide answers to public questions regarding high chlorine levels

Community Health News News Public Notice

Town of Grantsville Makes Allegations of False Statements

The following Statements are from Ridgeview News, with the one following being a statement from the Town of Grantsville. Along with the statement was a request from Mayor John Villines for the local press to issue corrections. RIDGEVIEW NEWS STATEMENT While I will release the Town’s statement, I will not release a correction because I Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Grantsville Check Fraud Case Continues to be Unsolved

After several queries from concerned citizens, Ridgeview News has attempted to find answers on the $12,850 check cashed at the Bank of America in Richmond, Virginia. My first call was to the Virginia State Police branch that covers the area for which the check was written to. The officer that I spoke to informed me Read More…

News Politics West Virginia

Warner announces that more than 2,600 candidates filed to be part of West Virginia’s May 12th Primary Election

Charleston, W.Va. – The filing period for West Virginia’s May 12, 2026 Primary Election ended Saturday night at midnight with more than 2,600 candidates filing to seek election to state, county, and municipal positions. Candidate filing began on January 12th. This past Saturday, January 31st, was the last day to file. The WV Secretary of State’s Office was open Read More…

Health News News

High Chlorine Levels Place County Residents at Risk

Calhoun County Public Water issues are currently setting off alarms to the consumers, but unfortunately there is no evidence of alarms in the Water Treatment Plant. According to complaints heard in the community of Pleasant Hill, high chlorine taste and scent was experienced and reported on Monday, February 2nd, 2026. But not until Wednesday was Read More…