Willard Schoolcraft, 87, of Wooster, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare. He was born on February 22, 1936, the son of Peter P. and Sarah Cottrell Schoolcraft. On September 16, 1982, he married Norma Spencer, who survives. Willard served his country in the United States Army and as a National Guard. Read More…
Tag: Calhoun County
Commissioner Apologizes for the Federal Government Failures on a Social Media Post
Not that Ridgeview News has received notice, but it has been confirmed by others that there will be a special meeting of the Calhoun County Commission on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 9 a.m. concerning Arpa Funds. According to the social media post shown above, Commissioner Kevin Helmick apologized for the failed broadband project. He Read More…
Starcher vs. Starcher – Ford vs. Chevy Collision lands One Starcher in Jail
On Saturday June 24th, 2023 at approximately 10:55 p.m., Trooper J.D. Richards was made aware of a vehicle crash / disturbance/ argument between brothers happening at the address of 395 Right Rush Run Rd., Orma, Calhoun County. Richards arrived on scene approximately 11:13 and spoke with Bobby Lee Starcher and Danialle Nichole Witt who stated Read More…
There’s No Days Off for Emergency Services
Sunday’s can be a day of rest for some, but emergencies aren’t limited to the work week for Emergency Services. Arnoldsburg and Grantsville Volunteer Fire Departments were both dispatched on calls today, although Arnoldsburg was stopped in route to a Motorcycle accident when the rider managed to get back up and take off on his Read More…
Calhoun County Students Graduate from Glenville State University
GLENVILLE, WV – Nine Calhoun County students have received their degrees from Glenville State University as part of the University’s May 2023 Commencement. Corey S. Foster of Grantsville earned an Associate of Science degree in Forest Technology. Joseph A. Jarosz of Grantsville earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies as part of GSU’s Read More…
No Gas, No Insurance, No License – No Ride Home
Just yards away from last last night’s downed tree incident, Sharlett Christian ran out of gas in the middle of the highway on Route 5 West of Grantsville around 11:00 a.m., Friday June 23. Calhoun Control dispatched Police, Ambulance and the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department to the scene of what was said to be a Read More…
Early Morning Accident at Cabot Station
Above Photo: Driver’s daughter and small dog were along for the wild ride on Route 5 West. Alexa Harvey and her family had driven from Cutler, Ohio to pick up a friend in Glenville, WV on Thursday, June 22. Along the journey home they missed the turnoff onto Tanner Road and continued Route 5 to Read More…
Local Law Enforcement Respond to Minnie Hamilton EMS Station
Multiple Law Enforcement agencies were called to the Minnie Hamilton substation in Arnoldsburg on 33/119 when an individual arrived at the station with a deceased body in their vehicle. The cause of death has yet to be determined, awaiting the ruling by the medical examiner. WV State Police, Sheriff Graham Knight and the Department of Read More…
Johnson Arrested for May 2023 ATV Accident on Sand Ridge
In a Criminal Complaint filed June 15th, 2023 in Calhoun Magistrate Court by Corporal D.C. Moore of the West Virginia State Police, he stated that on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at approximately midnight he was dispatched to an ATV accident along State Route 33/119 in the area of 1867 Sand Ridge Road of Calhoun County, Read More…
Local Pie Baker Takes First at the WV Folk Festival
Local Baker Terry Hickman, well known in the area for her tasty pies and pastries, won multiple awards at the the West Virginia Folk Festival on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 in Glenville. Mrs. Hickman received 1st place ribbons at the pie contest for two entries, a homemade coconut cream pie and homemade cherry pie and Read More…