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GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Director of International Student Services, Bridget Carr, has been selected to receive the 2024 Pete and Betsy Barr Professional Development Award. The award, which was first established in 2010 by former GSU President and First Lady Drs. Peter and Betsy Barr, is rotated annually between Glenville State faculty and Read More…
Join us each year — beginning the third Thursday in June — as the city of Glenville, West Virginia, takes on a marvelous change reminiscent of the old days. See antique cars, the Folk Festival Belles, quilt shows, and Appalachian arts and crafts. Your ears will be treated to the sweet sounds of banjo and Read More…
Charlie is a 3-4 year old lab that was being fostered in Calhoun County but because of the foster family having extenuating circumstances he had to be returned to the Ritchie County Animal Shelter. The Foster mom said that Charlie really needs a family. He is very well behaved and knows the commands of sit, Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $5,532,553.00 in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant program funds to 30 projects statewide. These funds will be used to assist local communities in the establishment and continued operation of community corrections programs. The West Virginia Community Corrections Grant Program is intended to provide a means for Read More…
Hazel Ellen Cottrell Gandee, aged 91, was born February 27, 1933 in Oka, Calhoun County, WV and passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home on June 9, 2024, at Bear Fork, Roane Co., WV. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Hobert Lee and Ada Belle Duffield Cottrell. As a child she Read More…
Summer is the perfect time to meet all of your adventure goals. Check off our summer bucket list for the chance to win a fall getaway. Happy travels! Step 1: Plan Your Adventure Click below for trip inspiration and to begin planning your adventure. Build your own unique itinerary to make sure you check off all 10 Read More…
The opinions of this writer do not align with the opinions of the Ridgeview News. One place Rare Old Bird’s column is published is on a local on-line site, The Ridgeview News. It is always prefaced with a disclaimer that the Bird’s opinions are not those of the publisher, but still, admirably I believe, they do publish it, although Read More…
Everyone loves a parade. The 45th Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual ice cream social fireman’s parade on July 6th, 2024 at 11am. If there is anyone interested in entering the parade please contact Cherokee Edwards at 304-679-2425 or just leave us a Facebook message. You can also just show up at the Read More…
Callhoun Middle High Wrestling will be hosting the 1st annual Mike Stump Memorial Golf Scramble at Roane County Country Club. The scramble will be held on July 20th. If you would like to sign up a team you can contact Andrew Cummings at 304-588-8950 or Roane Country Club at 304-927-2899. We are still looking for Read More…
