News

The Exodus of the Methodist Church – is it happening locally?

By Publisher Shari Johnson In a recent newsletter sent to the Ridgeview News from someone involved with the Wesleyan Covenant Association, (WCA) the Association wrote: How many United Methodists have simply walked away from their congregation? That was the question raised in a recent conversation. A current United Methodist laypersonand business executive who has been observing not only the Great Separation of the denomination over the last couple Read More…

Community Events News

First Baptist Church Celebrating their 191st Year

Grantsville First Baptist Church will be hosting a Church Homecoming event on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. Services will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship service at 11 a.m. with Special Music and Rev. Greg Swisher bringing the Message. Following the service there will be a meal in the church’s fellowship hall. Below Read More…

Hunting News

WEST VIRGINIA’S FALL TURKEY SEASON OPENS OCT. 12

HUNTERS REMINDED TO PURCHASE A LICENSE AND STAMPS BEFORE SEASON STARTS SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that turkey hunting will return to West Virginia when the fall season’s first segment opens in all 55 counties on Oct. 12. “West Virginia has some of Read More…

Hunting News

SPECIAL SPLIT YOUTH, CLASS Q AND CLASS XS  ANTLERLESS DEER SEASON OPENS OCT. 19

SELECT ACCESS ROADS ON PUBLIC LAND OPEN TO CLASS Q PERMIT HOLDERS SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that the first segment of a special antlerless deer season for youth hunters, Class Q permit holders and senior citizens with a Class XS license will be open Oct. 19–20. The Read More…

Community Events News

Results from the Last Show of the Season

Last show of the season. I think we are all tired and ready for a break except for the kids. I think they could go on forever. Great show and as always a great bunch of people. Another big shoutout to all our sponsors, members, spectators, contestants, helpers, volunteers, and anyone I might have missed. Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice delivers statewide address providing remarks about the conclusion of Special Session

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice delivered a statewide address today, highlighting the success of the recently concluded Special Session. He emphasized the swift passage of 37 bills, which included a 2% personal income tax cut, a childcare tax credit, and $500 million in supplemental appropriations. The Governor also thanked the West Virginia Legislature, in particular Senate Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice awards over $16 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 82 agencies

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $16,707,149.00 in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funds to 82 projects statewide.  VOCA funds provide direct services like counseling, personal advocacy, court advocacy, client transportation, and support services to victims of crimes including domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and elder abuse. The funds will Read More…

Business News

Natural Gas Weekly Update – October 8 , 2024

PRICESThe October 2024 NYMEX contract expired last Thursday at $2.585/MMBtu, down 5 cents from last Wednesday. The November 2024 NYMEX contract price increased to $2.886/MMBtu, up 7 cents from last Wednesday to yesterday. The price of the 12-month strip averaging November 2024 through October 2025 futures contracts climbed 5 cents to $3.246/MMBtu. According to data Read More…