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Sharon Rosalie “Rose” Pursley, born July 23, 1938, passed away peacefully at Minnie Hamilton Long Term Care System surrounded by her loved ones. Rose was born in Calhoun County, WV to Woodrow Jake Kerby and Eulah Starcher Kerby. She graduated from Calhoun County High School. After graduation, Rose held many jobs including working at the Read More…
THIS IS NOT A WVPSC HEARING. Please see today’s Article on Hope Gas Town Hall. Ridgeview News received information from Alvin Engelke, Creston News Writer and conscientious citizen advisor, regarding a West Virginia Public Service Commission hearing that will take place at the Hope Office in Grantsville on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at 5 p.m. Read More…
Rev. Kevin Gillespie’s wife brought the message at the Burning Springs M. E. Church since he was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. The Creston Community Christmas Party will be held Saturday, December 21 at the building. Candy is still needed and the women need to know what covered dish one is bringing so that there are Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission will meet today, December 9th, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse. Commission President Craig Arthur has stated that a portion of the agenda would be postponed for the return of County Clerk Jean Simers who has been on medical leave. The meeting will be Read More…
Frances L. Starkey, 87, formerly of Pleasant Hill, was reunited with her beloved husband Fred A. Starkey on December 4, 2024. She was born on March 28, 1937, to the late Mamie and Orval McCollum. She grew up in a loving home with her four siblings John “Jack” (Pam), Robert (deceased), Samuel (deceased), and Shirley Read More…
March 1943 – December 2024 Barbara Ann Wright 81, passed away peacefully. Born in March of 1943 to the late Violet Victor (Roach), Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister whose faith, warmth and compassion touched the lives of many. She was preceded in death by both her mother Violet and her brother, Ronald Read More…
Grantsville’s Christmas tree made its way from an Athens, Ohio tree farm with the help of newly elected Commissioner Eric Lupardus and the donation of Steve Whited. The staff of The 1982 Foundation helped to get it in place in front of the Morris Realty Building at the corner of Market and Main Streets. A Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice hosted the annual Joyful Night Celebration on the South Steps of the West Virginia State Capitol tonight, which included the lighting of the West Virginia State Christmas Tree, several holiday performances and readings, and fireworks. View photos from Joyful Night Celebration “It’s hard to put into words Read More…
Betty Gregory was elected to the bench in the Fourth Family Court Circuit (Calhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie, and Roane Counties) in May 2024 and will take office on January 1, 2025. Judge Gregory was sworn in by Judge Anita Harold Ashley on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County.
