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*UPDATE TO ARTICLE BELOW: Ridgeview News was contacted by Steve Whited, CEO of Minnie Hamilton Health Systems regarding misquotes or misunderstandings by Ridgeview during the Thursday evening work session. Ridgeview will never intentionally mislead, but as human nature is, I am not above mistakes. (*1) Mr. Whited noted that the description of Minnie Hamilton’s potential Read More…
It was reported at the City Council meeting on Monday that the Rainbow Hotel Demolition would begin Tuesday or Wednesday, but in my mind I imagined that to be a few days of preliminary work and several days of the building coming down. But I received a call yesterday morning that the actual demolition had Read More…
Opportunity to file for a Grantsville Council position or that of Mayor ended January 31st, 2023. Those who filed (in the order they filed) are the following: Mayor: Robert Petrovsky Recorder: Judy PowellCity council: Election will be June 6th, 2023, with the newly elected members to begin their term on July 1st, 2023. All those Read More…
Amy Nicholas, TIS/Math Coach, Calhoun Middle/High School Within each of their math classes, 6th through 8th grade students competed for percent progress and percent growth, in an ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces)mathematics challenge, first semester, at Calhoun Middle/High School. ALEKS is a web-based mathematics learning program that meets students where they are individually, using artificially intelligence, and fills in skill gaps as well as Read More…
Submitted by Brandy Brabham, WVU Roane County Extension Agent, Ag & Natural Resources, 304-927-0975 As part of West Virginia University Extension’s broader initiative to address the growingrural mental health and farm stress crisis, they are offering a series of dinner meetings across West Virginia. The local WVU Extension office in Roane County will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Read More…
The Town of Grantsville Council met on Monday, February 6th. In addition to Mayor Petrovsky was Council members Cheryl Sturms, Linda Staton, William Villers, and Dorothy McCauley as well as Town Recorder Judy Powell. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of Minutes the Mayor asked for any Citizen Concerns. Michael Plato announced the Lincoln Read More…
Even though it was a chilly evening, guests of The 1982 Foundation’s “Taste of the Alps Event” enjoyed an evening of warm community fellowship, good conversation and delicious food prepared by Chef’s Robin, Dennis and Aaron and a few assistants on Saturday, February 4th. The sold out event provided those who attended a dinner of Read More…
Multiple Social Media posts over the weekend questioned what to do with regard to stray dogs in the area and why Calhoun currently has no resources for dealing with the situation. WV Code (see below) states that the County Commission of each county may appoint and employ a County Dog Warden. County dog taxes are Read More…
FELONY MISDEMEANORS
At 1:34 p.m. Saturday afternoon the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched by Calhoun Control to the home of Terry and Peggy Dye at Big Springs for a garage fire. Terry said that the fire began when the pipe of a wood stove in the rear of the building caught the outside of the building Read More…
