A Picturesque Hallmark Christmas Event in the Books for 2024
Friday, December 5th, 2024 came and went in the midst of an internet outage in Grantsville and the surrounding areas, which always throws Ridgeview News into a tail spin on news coverage. But, I have to say, the modern outage of wifi did not interfere with the Spirit of Christmas and an old fashioned holiday Read More…
Sharon Rosalie “Rose” Pursley Obituary
Sharon Rosalie “Rose” Pursley, born July 23, 1938, passed away peacefully at Minnie Hamilton Long Term Care System surrounded by her loved ones. Rose was born in Calhoun County, WV to Woodrow Jake Kerby and Eulah Starcher Kerby. She graduated from Calhoun County High School. After graduation, Rose held many jobs including working at the Read More…
CORRECTED: WV PSC Hearing in Grantsville on Tuesday, December 10th Regarding Change from Gas to Propane
THIS IS NOT A WVPSC HEARING. Please see today’s Article on Hope Gas Town Hall. Ridgeview News received information from Alvin Engelke, Creston News Writer and conscientious citizen advisor, regarding a West Virginia Public Service Commission hearing that will take place at the Hope Office in Grantsville on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at 5 p.m. Read More…
Creston News Week of December 9th
Rev. Kevin Gillespie’s wife brought the message at the Burning Springs M. E. Church since he was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. The Creston Community Christmas Party will be held Saturday, December 21 at the building. Candy is still needed and the women need to know what covered dish one is bringing so that there are Read More…
Calhoun Commission Meeting this Morning at 9 a.m.
The Calhoun County Commission will meet today, December 9th, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse. Commission President Craig Arthur has stated that a portion of the agenda would be postponed for the return of County Clerk Jean Simers who has been on medical leave. The meeting will be Read More…
Frances L. Starkey Obituary
Frances L. Starkey, 87, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was reunited with her beloved husband Fred A. Starkey on December 4, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1937, to the late Mamie and Orval McCollum. She grew up in a loving home with her four siblings John “Jack” (Pam), Robert (deceased), Samuel (deceased), and Shirley Read More…
Barbara Ann Wright Obituary
March 1943 – December 2024 Barbara Ann Wright 81, passed away peacefully. Born in March of 1943 to the late Violet Victor (Roach), Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister whose faith, warmth and compassion touched the lives of many. She was preceded in death by both her mother Violet and her brother, Ronald Read More…
Grantsville Christmas Tree Arrives from Athens, Ohio Farm
Grantsville’s Christmas tree made its way from an Athens, Ohio tree farm with the help of newly elected Commissioner Eric Lupardus and the donation of Steve Whited. The staff of The 1982 Foundation helped to get it in place in front of the Morris Realty Building at the corner of Market and Main Streets. A Read More…
