Clarification of Water Consolidation In Calhoun County from Former Commissioner Roger Propst
In recent days, I have seen Facebook posts, Ridgeview News reader feedback, and articles in the Calhoun Chronicle regarding the ongoing consolidation of the Town of Grantsville, Mount Zion, and Pleasant Hill Public Service Districts into one entity that will provide water to residents of Calhoun County. From this information, it is apparent to me Read More…
Jeannie Kay Peters Obituary
Jeannie Kay Peters, 71 of Glenville, WV; (Letter Gap community) departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, WV; following an extended illness. She was born February 27, 1954 in Lockney, WV; daughter of the late Delbert and Geneva (Harris) Parsons. Read More…
Wayne County Water Update – Preliminary Lab Data Received Following Wayne Substation Spill
NEWS PROVIDED BY West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection This article is in no way pertains to any water or health concerns in Calhoun County, nor do I want to create unnecessary fear. However, Ridgeview believes that such news is a reminder that County Water Resources are not to be taken for granted and should Read More…
Creston News Week of January 26th
On February 7 there will be bingo at the Creston Community Building. The kitchen opens at noon. On February 2 will be Ag & Forestry day at the W. Va. Legislature with a gathering at the well circa 10 A. M. (under the dome). One parks at the ball field and ride in on the Read More…
The Chronicles of Violet
#1 To my siblings, she is Mom, but to me she has been “Mother” for a few decades. I’m not sure why, other than the fact that my deep respect, awe and admiration for her brought on that title. She wasn’t a perfect Mother. But she was very, very near. Her work ethic was bar Read More…
GOVERNOR MORRISEY URGES WEST VIRGINIANS TO PREPARE FOR SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM
CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey held a briefing to outline the state’s preparations for a potentially significant winter storm expected to impact West Virginia this weekend. “While the forecasts may change, we want to make sure we are prepared to work together to keep our people safe,” said Governor Morrisey. The Governor said state agencies, Read More…
GOVERNOR MORRISEY REQUESTS PRESIDENTIAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION AHEAD OF HISTORIC WINTER STORM
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey has formally requested that President Donald Trump issue a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration for the State of West Virginia in advance of a severe winter storm expected to impact all 55 counties beginning Saturday, January 24, 2026. According to the National Weather Service, the storm is expected to bring extreme Read More…
Town Council Calls O&M Meeting
The following Agenda was forward by one of the local Public Service District Board’s who advised that they were not notified by the Town Government of the occurrence of this meeting. Date: January 28, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Grantsville Town Hall Below is the agreement (Provided by the Calhoun Chronicle) which was filed by Read More…