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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey continued his call for a 10 percent across-the-board income tax cut during remarks today at Meadowbrook Mall, citing improved state finances, sustained economic growth, and rising cost-of-living pressures facing West Virginia families. “When the state does better, the people should do better too,” Governor Morrisey said. “Families are dealing with higher Read More…
Denzil Leon Cottrill, 84, of Grantsville, WV, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Glenville Center, Glenville, WV. He was born at Frozen on October 20, 1941, a son of the late Ezra and Ellen Salyers Cottrell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Lesa Marie Cottrell Parsons; siblings, Reith Read More…
The Town of Grantsville held their February Council meeting on Monday evening, February 9th. In attendance was Mayor John Villines, Council members, Tanya Cunningham, Chasity Bell, Emilee Morgan and Marissa Staples. Larry Kent, of Russett Road was the first to speak under citizens concerns, bringing up what had been rumored for a few months in Read More…
Cold winter weather continues for the Creston area with more snow, some bad roads, frozen water pipes, etc. The Wirt crew cleaned the Richardsonville road to the Calhoun County line. Steve Loudin who has only a two wheel drive vehicle got stuck in the parking lot at Shade Tree and then, going home, he almost ended up Read More…
Julie Dawn Conrad, 49 of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life in the evening hours of Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Braxton Memorial Hospital in Gassaway, WV; following a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1976 in Weston, WV; daughter of Kevin “Joe” and Ann (Burke) Moyers of Cedarville, WV. Julie is Read More…
Pleasant Hill PSD 122 Nobe Rd Big Bend, WV 26136 Special Meeting with Mt. Zion PSD AGENDA Meeting February 11, 2026: 4:00pm– Calhoun County Courthouse-small courtroom 1. Call to Order 2. To provide answers to public questions regarding high chlorine levels
The following Statements are from Ridgeview News, with the one following being a statement from the Town of Grantsville. Along with the statement was a request from Mayor John Villines for the local press to issue corrections. RIDGEVIEW NEWS STATEMENT While I will release the Town’s statement, I will not release a correction because I Read More…
After several queries from concerned citizens, Ridgeview News has attempted to find answers on the $12,850 check cashed at the Bank of America in Richmond, Virginia. My first call was to the Virginia State Police branch that covers the area for which the check was written to. The officer that I spoke to informed me Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – The filing period for West Virginia’s May 12, 2026 Primary Election ended Saturday night at midnight with more than 2,600 candidates filing to seek election to state, county, and municipal positions. Candidate filing began on January 12th. This past Saturday, January 31st, was the last day to file. The WV Secretary of State’s Office was open Read More…