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Geneal Hicks Drake, 99, of Belpre, Ohio passed away on December 25, 2022. She was born December 4, 1923, on her family’s farm on little white oak near Chloe, inCalhoun county, WV, the third daughter of the late Carl Hicks and Kate Smith Hicks, she was the last surviving member of the family. In addition to Read More…
The cold temperatures have caused not only homeowners issues over the weekend, but the Town of Grantsville and PSD’s have struggled to maintain their water system’s operation. Mt. Zion is currently suffering low pressure due to Grantsville (their water provider) having to shut down Mt. Zions ability to pump. Both systems are suffering from freezing Read More…
Some not so merry news today Christmas in Creston & enviros was celebrated with frozen water lines, free gas going off and cold weather, the likes of which had not been experienced for some time, Perhaps it was because, world wide, record amounts of coal was being burned to keep folks warm, keeping factories functioning, Read More…
In actuality, I doubt that’s the truth, but in Calhoun County, West Virginia it appears that there have been no arrests over the weekend or other naughty behaviors to catch the eye of Santa, or local law enforcement. Perhaps it was just too cold to make it worth anyone’s while of going out to get Read More…
Christmas Day Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Monday Read More…
To those who take the time to tune into Ridgeview News… Thank you. Your encouragement over the past year has blessed me beyond what I can express in words. Even for those who have disagreed and made comments that weren’t always so nice, I’m glad you were here. The entire reason that Ridgeview News came Read More…
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 609 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022 Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne- Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton- Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- 609 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022 …WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY… This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Read More…
While Ridgeview News was an advocate of the Calhoun Sheriff’s Department in recent months regarding his lack of transportation it seems his judgment with regards to his previous transportation was lacking if not possibly crossing a line of legality regarding WV State Code. Ridgeview News received multiple complaints as to the manner Sheriff Basnett handled Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state in the coming days. The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow, freezing rains, dangerous wind chills, and strong winds beginning today, Thursday, December 22, 2022, continuing throughout the week and Read More…