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Dottie Grace Starcher, 89, of Ivydale, WV, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her home. She was born January 11, 1935, at Ivydale, WV, a daughter of the late Walton and Glenice Jarvis Deal. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by grandson James Howard. She is survived by her husband Read More…
Of all the places in the world, I highly doubt that there is any place that is filled with as many talented people as Calhoun. There may be some places that are equal, but not greater per capita. And none as eclectic and interesting as “Houners.” Some are home grown, some are transplants, some are Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey inked a letter certifying a 4% reduction in West Virginia’s personal income tax. The certification has been filed with the State Tax Division and will take effect January 1, 2025. The Department of Revenue and State Auditor’s Office Read More…
Q. AS A WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENT, DO I NEED ANY LICENSE TO BEAR HUNT ON MY OWN PROPERTY? No, but if you decide to hunt on your neighbor’s property (private or public), you need the appropriate hunting licenses. Q. IS BEAR HUNTING LEGAL DURING THE ANTLERLESS AND MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASONS IN DECEMBER? This depends on Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers and motorcyclists to drive and ride sober as summer begins to wind down. The National If You Feel Different, You Drive Different campaign runs from August 16, 2024, through Read More…
Week of August 11, 2024 Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. He will be on vacation for two weeks so the next two Sundays there will be only Sunday School starting at 9 A. M. Ola Mowrey noted that her brother Dennis Norman has a 100% blockage Read More…
Last night, our executive director Greg Collins traveled to Brooksville Baptist Church in Calhoun County to meet with the folks that recently raised money for North Star during Vacation Bible School. While there, Greg was presented with a check for $634.04 by this amazing group! Brooksville Baptist Church was the first place in Calhoun Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University is excited to announce new graduate-level Autism coursework starting Fall 2024. This will be offered through two online courses designed to enhance educators’ skills in Autism education. EDSP 570: Foundations of Autism (Fall semester) EDSP 580: Advanced Autism Strategies (Spring semester) Participants must complete 30 hours of field-based classroom Read More…
The opinion of this writer does not align with the view and opinion of the Ridgeview News. Like the story line of the best adventure fiction, it seemed thatTrump had it in the bag. Gollum still had the ring of power and the forces of darkness were strong. At the debate, Biden was clearly on the ropes. Trump pummeled him with lies and Biden’s responses were Read More…
Karen Joan Boatright, 66, of Spencer, WV, passed away August 12, 2024, at Miletree Center, Spencer, WV, after fighting brain cancer. She was born October 18, 1957, to the late Blaine and Elsie’sGreta Gainer Marks. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother Gary Marks. Surviving are her loving son Read More…
