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Commissioner’s Shocked at Condition of Courthouse Sewer Lines and Tax Office Equipment

The Calhoun County C. ommission met for their second monthly meeting on April 28th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Little Courtroom. Commissioners Craig Arthur, Jacob McCumbers and Eric Lupardus were all present.  Under delegations, Ms. Anita West spoke briefly to inform the Commission that she did not submit the O&M Agreement in error spoken Read More…

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Creston News Week of April 28th

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion. There were 416 riders at the big Creston spring ATV poker run.  Leighui Cummings placed first followed by Judy Proctor & Heather Leek while Jennifer Richey won the 50/50.  The community would like to thank all those Read More…

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Water Company O&M Meeting 

Live video feed available on Ridgeview Facebook In attendance: Tony Arthur, Allen Dawson, Anita West, Cheryl Sturm, Bob Petrovsky, Emilee Morgan, Rissa Staples, Melissa Keener, Linda Staton, Courtney Alexander, Ari White and Jason Firestine The O&M Committee gathered to discuss the WV PSC site O&M agreement which had somehow been sent to the West Virginia Read More…

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Layne Jenkins Obituary

Layne Jenkins, 92 of Stumptown, WV; departed this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior in the early afternoon hours of Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV following a brief illness. He was born January 17, 1933 in the Normantown area of Gilmer County, WV; son Read More…

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GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY SIGNS LEGISLATION DEFENDING SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS

Berkeley Springs, W.Va. –Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed three bills meant to protect the 2nd Amendment rights of West Virginians. Governor Morrisey was joined by state legislators and local supporters at Cacapon Resort State Park, where he signed House Bill 2067, House Bill 3342, and Senate Bill 270.  “As Governor, I will always support and Read More…

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40 Percent Decline in Overdose Deaths in WV Linked to Fewer Kids Entering Foster Care Due to Parental SUD

​The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), reports that current data shows a 40% decrease in overdose deaths from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with the reduction expected to remain above 36% as pending cases are resolved. Year-over-year figures for the 12 months ending in November 2024 reveal a 37.7% decline in Read More…

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GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY SIGNS LAUREN’S LAW, INCREASING PENALTIES FOR DRUG DEALING IN WEST VIRGINIA

Morgantown, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 196, known as Lauren’s Law, to increase penalties for crimes involving fentanyl and other deadly substances in West Virginia.   “Today, we’re sending a message to the drug pushers trying to poison our citizens: In West Virginia, you will be held accountable,” said Governor Morrisey. “Lauren’s Law will be Read More…