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A water leak has created the need for the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department to be called out for traffic control and the water company repairing a leak. The leak also caused mud, rock and debris slides so please proceed with caution along that stretch of roadway.
The West Virginia State Police have made an arrest in the investigation of the death of 29 year old Emily Metheney discovered this morning. Mickey Case Carter, age 26, was charged with first degree murder, in relation to the death of Emily Metheney, according to reports. More information to follow as the complaint becomes made Read More…
By: Jesse Skiles, GSU Director of Athletics GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Saturday, February 28th was a memorable day in the annals of Glenville State Athletics. In the Waco Center, Winter Homecoming was culminated with a pair of comeback basketball victories, and abroad, the Wrestling team snared their second consecutive Super Regional title. In all, seven GSU student-athletes punched Read More…
An incident report from Captain L. T. Goldie Jr., Deputy Police of Staff of the West Virginia State Police on March 13th, 2026 Stated: Chloe, WV – On Friday, March 13, 2026, at approximately 2:38 a.m., Sergeant N. S. Stepp of the West Virginia State Police Grantsville Detachment initiated an investigation into the possible homicide of a Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today highlighted several key priorities secured in the FY 2027 state budget he approved today, including full funding for the HOPE Scholarship program, increased funding for roads, and continued legislative progress toward enacting an income tax cut. “The difficult decisions we made last year to start addressing the state’s long Read More…
In an unofficial report, the West Virginia State Police have been on scene at a home in the area of Chloe, WV where a woman was found dead and a suspect has been taken into custody. Calhoun County Schools were placed on a soft lockdown. More information to come as the report is made official, Read More…
Demolition and Asbestos Abatement REQUEST FOR BIDS The Calhoun County Commission is seeking sealed bids for demolition of fourstructures located in Calhoun County. The scope of work will entail demolition with some asbestos abatement, and proper removal of all debris resulting from said demolition, as well as site restoration following the demolition. ONE structure requires asbestos abatement on the project. Three structures require only demolition, and no abatement is necessary. The Calhoun County Commission owns the properties through a FEMA grant. Sealed Bids will be accepted for Read More…
Shari Johnson, Publisher A very critical Facebook comment was provided to Ridgeview News on Tuesday evening, sending a flag a book for which parents needed to understand had been controversial in other schools and should be determined if it was right for your child. A book that was provided to Calhoun children titled “Wishtree”, written Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today applauded a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Anderson v. Crouch, which allows West Virginia to enforce its policy limiting Medicaid coverage for gender transition procedures. “As the former West Virginia Attorney General who spent years defending common-sense policies that protect women and ensure Read More…