Ridgeview News

Community Crimes/Punishment News

Reward Offered by Richards Family

Mt. Zion Homeowners Mike and Kay Richards, whose garage received severe damage from a hit and run incident on February 24th, 2025, are offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible party for their garage damage. Information was provided that a U-Haul truck driver was responsible, but Read More…

News Schools

Congratulations to the Calhoun County Winners of the West Virginia Young Writers!

Calhoun County Schools are incredibly proud to announce the Calhoun County Winners of this year’s West Virginia Young Writers competition! These talented young authors have demonstrated exceptional creativity, storytelling, and dedication. Their words have the power to inspire, captivate, and move us all. Grade Band Title Author School Grades 1-2 The fairy Talia Mayle AES Read More…

Community Events News Schools

Help the CMHS 8th Grade Fund their Trip to Washington DC

Calhoun 8th Grade Students will be hosting a bingo fundraiser on Saturday March 1 to raise funds for their Washington DC field trip. The students will be having raffles, silent auction items, and many more! The doors open at 5 PM, and the games kick off at 6 PM. They hope to See you there!

Government News

WEST VIRGINIA RECEIVES MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FROM PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP

CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced yesterday that the federal government accepted his request for Individual Assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties. Other counties in the request still remain under consideration by FEMA. The Individual Assistance (IA) Program provides funds to individuals experiencing significant damage to homes or property. “I’m grateful to President Read More…

News Obituary

Curtis Arthur Gregory Obituary

Curtis Arthur Gregory, 84, of Big Springs, WV, passed away February 25th, 2025, at Minnie Hamilton Long Term Care in Grantsville, WV. He was born, July 17, 1940, in Franklin, North Carolina, the son of the late Dewey and Ivalee Gregory Jennings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pearl, with whom he Read More…

News Weather

Mud Slide causes issues on Route 7

The West Virginia Department of Highways made a quick clean up in the 1000 block of Route 7, across the river from the Grantsville Water Plant. Trees, rocks and mud had come down into the roadway, preventing one of Calhoun School’s buses from running that direction. Overnight winds and rains likely caused the slide. Drivers Read More…

Uncategorized

Big Congratulations to Calhoun’s Math Field Day Champions!

Calhoun County Schools are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Math Field Day! 🧠✨ These brilliant minds have showcased exceptional problem-solving skills, teamwork, and passion for mathematics. A huge round of applause to all participants for their hard work and dedication. Your enthusiasm and love for math inspire us all! 🙌📐✏️ Calhoun County Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Blankenship Arrested for Malicious Assault and Domestic Battery

In a complaint filed in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County, Sgt. K.M. Williams of the West Virginia State Police, Grantsville detachment stated that he had received information on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at approximately 1:10 p.m. from a Minnie Hamilton Health Systems staff member that a woman in their facility reported injuries from her Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission to meet This Evening at 6 p.m.

The Calhoun County Commission will meet for the evening monthly meeting in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. AGENDA I. Call to Order: Il. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer: III. Delegations/Requests: IV. New Business: V. Old Business: A. Discrepancy Deputy C Stephens’ Pay Stub Read More…

News

Soil Health: the Foundation of a Healthy Garden

The foundation to a healthy garden starts underground – in the soil. Soil is a living natural resource, one that requires care to keep plants healthy and thriving. Soil health is measured by a few indicators, all of which work together to create a flourishing garden. The first measure of soil health is pH, which Read More…

_{^{NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE

The undersigned Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority vested in him by that certain Deed of Trust, dated January 25, 2019, and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Commission of Calhoun County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 177, Page 657 and subsequent Substitution of Trustee recorded in Substitution of Trustee Book 191, Page 455, wherein Dustin F. Holcomb did convey unto Martha Haymaker and Tony Morgan, Trustees, certain real and personal property as described in said Deed of Trust, to secure such lien. Said Trustees have elected to appoint Joel Baker of Joel Baker Law, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee and, default having been made under the aforementioned Deed of Trust, and the undersigned Substitute Trustee having been instructed by CALHOUN BANKS to foreclose thereunder, will offer for sale at the front door of the Calhoun County Courthouse in Grantsville, West Virginia, on:

APRIL 16, 2025 AT 10:00AM

the following described real estate, together with its improvements, easements, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in Washington District, Calhoun County West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows:
FIRST PARCEL: Beginning at a point in the center of the Secondary Route 15/2, a corner to Ralph Brown and Phillippa Jane Awcock; thence leaving the road with Brown, N 73 W, passing an iron rod found at 16.90 feet, in all, a total distance of 725.68 feet to a 5/8-inch iron rod set, being S 73 E, 627.69 feet from an iron rod found; thence with new division lines through parent tract, N 69-52 E, 5/8-ince rod set at 550.96 feet, in all, a total distance of 566.90 feet to a point in the center of Secondary Route 15/2; thence with the road, S 27-51 E, 38.63 feet to a point; thence S 27-20 E, 82.18 feet to a point; thence S 27-37 E, 87.01 feet to a point; thence S 23-45 E, 48.93 feet to a point; thence S 17-09 E, 35.96 feet to the place of beginning, containing 2.99 acres, more or less.
SECOND PARCEL: Beginning at a point in the center of West Virginia Secondary Route 15/2 and being a corner to the Daniel McCoy 2.99 acre tract; thence with said McCoy for one line, S 69-52 W, passing a 5/8-inch diameter rebar found at 14.72 feet and being 566.90 feet, in all, to a 5/8-inch diameter rebar found being a corner to Ralph Brown; thence with said Brown for one line; N 73-00 W, 426.60 feet to a 5/8-inch diameter rebar set; thence through the property of Shirley Conley for one new line. N 70-02 E, passing a 5/8-inch diameter rebar set at 900.09 feet and being 912.90 feet, in all, to a point in the center of West Virginia Secondary Route 15/2; thence with the center of West Virginia Secondary Route 15/2 and meanders thereof for four lines, S 05-12 E, 33.75 feet to a point; thence S 15-05 E, 55.95 feet to a point; thence S 20-41 E, 111.27 feet to a point; thence S 27-03 Em 55.69 feel to the place of beginning, containing 4.30 acres, more or less.
It is expressly understood that this conveyance is made subject to any and all rights of way, exceptions, and reservations which were granted, excepted, or reserved by any predecessors in title.
BEING the same real estate conveyed unto Dustin F. Holcomb by Cody D. McCoy and Sharon McCoy via Deed dated January 25, 2019, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s office in Deed Book 274, Page 446.
And the following described personal property used to secure said Deed of Trust:
SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME
2005 CLAZ-FH
CWP014619TN
Title Issued: 02/14/2019
At the time of execution of said Deed of Trust, the above listed real and personal properties reported to have an address of 556 Little White Oak, Chloe, WV 25235.
Parcel ID: 06-17-0056.0005 and 06-17-0056.0006
TERMS: FOUR THOUSAND 00/100 ($4,000.00) in cash and/or certified funds made payable to Joel Baker Law, PLLC, to be deposited at the time of the sale, with the remaining balance due and payable within thirty (30) days of the sale. Certified funds must be presented to the Trustee for inspection at start if sale in order to be qualified to bid.
The referenced properties will be conveyed without covenants of warranty, and subject to all covenants, restrictions, easements, rights of way, and reservations which may be a matter of record in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office or visible upon the ground, all prior liens and encumbrances, including, without limitation, liens for real estate taxes, incinerator, sanitary, or sewer charges.
The purchasers at the sale shall be responsible for paying the recording costs and the tax on the privilege of transferring real property (the cost of the tax stamp to be affixed to the deed), and the cost of transferring title of the Mobile Home into the name of the purchaser. The purchases shall be responsible for payment of all real estate and personal property taxes assessed thereon.
The subject properties shall be sold in “AS IS” condition. The Substitute Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, which is longer.
Pursuant to the Deed of Trust, the Lender shall be entitled to bid at any public sale on all or any portion of the aforesaid Property.

JOEL BAKER, ESQ.,

JOEL BAKER LAW, PLLC
149 Main Street,
Spencer WV, 25276
Phone: (304)-500-9238}}