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The Truth Regarding Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department

Commissioner Craig Arthur reported last night on Social Media that he attended the Grantsville Volunteer Fir e Department regarding the recent rumors that Station 100 had been taken over by the State. He said “It disturbs me that people in our community are spouting off things without verifying that it is true. I want to Read More…

Guest Writers

Is there such a thing as a Jinx?

By Gaylen Duskey Jinx /jiNGks/ noun ·   1.a person or thing that brings bad luck: “one was never to wish luck to someone going hunting or fishing, as it was seen as a jinx” That, according to the dictionary, is the definition of the word jinx. But is there such things as a jinx? The answer is Read More…

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Calhoun Boys Basketball Stats for 23/24 Season

Provided by MAX PREPS Calhoun Basketball Team Season Stats (2023-24) Mascot Red Devils Team Varsity 2023-24 Colors Red, White Coach N/A Address 50 Underwood Cr, Mt. Zion, WV 26151 Overall 13-7 Region 5-5 State (WV) Rank 100 League Little Kanawha – East Division WV Class A Game Stats # Athlete Name GP MPG PPG DEFR Read More…

Politics

Trump MAGA vs. Western Democracy

By Deirdre Purdy This writer does not represent the views and opinions of Ridgeview News. Shut Down the Treason Caucus The MAGA Republicans are playing a dangerous political game that threatens America’s place in the world and the precarious balance of world power.  In thrall to Donald Trump, they refuse to appropriate $60 billion to aid Ukraine’s defense. If Ukraine falls, it would Read More…

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Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston area received snow Friday evening.  By Sunday a lot of it was gone. Roger Goff has not yet whipped the pneumonia fever but is better. Tom Mowrey is now much better and is at his home. Ellen Hedge ended Read More…

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Youth Basketball Stats for February 17th

2nd & 3rd Grade 2/17/24 Team Sampson 6 Team Jarvis 8 Team Sampson Savannah Sampson Played but didn’t score 2 Henry Played but didn’t score Played but didn’t score Brenton 2 6 Reese Dow 4 Played but didn’t score Played but didn’t score Played but didn’t score Played but didn’t score Team Sampson 2 Team Read More…

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2024 Lincoln Day Dinner: A Night Well Spent & Well Attended

Several high profile office holders, candidates and running mates attended the Calhoun Republican Lincoln Day Dinner at the Arnoldsburg Community Park on Saturday evening, February 17th. Governor Jim Justice spoke to a packed house at the annual event, holding a fireside chat in front of the park fireplace with Crystal Mersh. The 175 attendees at Read More…

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Lincoln Day Dinner Event: Just a Short note about the Republican Dinner

Shari Johnson, Publisher I Just wanted to take a minute this morning before heading to church to share my two favorite moments of the 2024 Calhoun Lincoln Day Dinner. I’ll share the story later today and more news, but for now just this. Governor Jim Justice was such an encourager last night. He is an Read More…

Opinion

Opinion from Aryeh White

Submitted by Aryeh White While I commend Commissioner Propst for his efforts to formalize the process by which our local government gives aid to worthy causes, the line of the needy that forms at each Commission meeting is symptomatic of a larger issue. It is a sickly community whose greatest remaining recourse is government, yet Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces construction to begin on state’s first Elk Visitor Center

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has awarded a $6.7 million contract to the March-Westin Company, Inc. of Morgantown to construct a new Tomblin Wildlife Management Area Visitor Center and Elk Viewing Platform in Logan County. Construction on the new facility will begin this spring Read More…