News Obituary

Karen Faye Conley Obituary

Karen Fay Conley, 57, of Elizabeth Care Center, Elizabeth WV went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2024, after an extended illness. Karen was born on March 2, 1966, to Woodrow Clarence Conley and Glenda Jean Conley in Arnoldsburg, WV. Karen was a graduate of Calhoun County High School, Class of 1984. Karen Read More…

Community News

Spring Temperatures placing Miss Magnolia at Risk of Frostbite

It caught my eye last week as I traveled through Grantsville and rounded the Corner at the end of Main Street and onto River Street. The Magnolia tree in the yard of Roger and Linda Jarvis was absolutely breathtaking! It’s my prayer this morning that the frost didn’t get Miss Magnolia from the cold snap Read More…

Community Events News Schools

Calhoun County Math Whizzes Shine Bright! 

REGION V MATH FIELD DAY  Calhoun County students participated in Math Field Day at WVUP on March 18th where young math enthusiasts showcased their problem-solving prowess. Calhoun students competed with students from Pleasants, Wood, Tyler, Jackson, Ritchie, Wirt, and Roane County Schools.  Calhoun County Schools🏆 The 2022-2023 Region V Math Field Day was an electrifying Read More…

Health News News West Virginia

WV Selected to Participate in Federal Policy Academy for 988 Suicide & Crisis Response Lifeline

“This selection is a significant milestone for West Virginia, placing us firmly ahead of the curve in our dedication to serving our residents comprehensively,” Cynthia Persily, Ph.D., Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Human Services said. “By participating in this policy academy, we reaffirm our commitment to proactively address the needs of our Read More…

Opinion

Katie Britt wasn’t talking to you

The opinion of this writer does not align in anyway with the fundamental Christian beliefs of my publication. I do believe in freedom of speech as described in the 1st Amendment and believe it is good to know what beliefs contribute to our community. Senator Katie Britt, Alabama Republican, gave her soap operaticrendition of the State Read More…

Community News

Food Pantry Still in Need of Donations

The article below originally ran on the 31st of January, 2024. Since that time the pantry has gratefully received around $2,700 in donations toward the new generator but is still a distance away from the $6000 to $7000 needed to buy a generator big enough to support the many appliances that must be temperature controlled Read More…

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Ridgeview’s Recipe of the Week

One thing for certain, Calhoun County has some mighty fine cooks! One such lady is Faye Barnhart, having long been known as “Church Food Faye”, and helpmate in the community for many events. During Football Season Faye leads the pack by filling up their hungry bellies before home games at the First Baptist Church with Read More…

News Recreation Regional News

Lake update for Burnsville from U.S. District Corps of Engineers

Today is March 18, 2024. At 0800 the temperature is 32° F. The lake elevation is currently 776.56 feet above sea level; this is 0.56 feet above winter pool. Outflow is being released at a stage of 6.03 feet; or 295.00 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The outflow water temperature is unavailable at Read More…