Although no discussion was held during the Calhoun County Commission meeting on Monday, August 8 regarding the letter from Arnoldsburg Fire Department Chief Joe Tanner, requesting that the Fire Department’s share of the emergency levy be changed, Commissioners have set a meeting for the purpose of changing the Levy. The levy changes are required to Read More…
Tag: Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department
Early morning Fatality on Route16 North Calhoun Highway
An investigation is underway by Trp. David Moore of the West Virginia State police of an early morning accident involving a tree falling on an APEX company Truck on North Calhoun Highway, just south of Klipstine Road. The call came into Calhoun Control shortly before 6 a.m. The driver, who’s name has not been released Read More…
Ridgeview News Seeking Grantsville Fire Department History
In preparation for The 1982 Foundation’s Fall Festival, we’d like to set up a display of Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department History. If anyone has photos, souvenirs or other items they’d care to share, please contact Shari Johnson at (304)377-6036 by phone or text, or email talk2shari@gmail.com.
Early Morning Accident on Route 5 East
Three Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Units, Minnie Hamilton Health System Ambulance and Sgt. C.J. Weekley responded to a single vehicle accident that, according to the driver, Brandy Miller, happened around 2 a.m. at the Calhoun/Gilmer County line on Route 5 Miller, traveling with two children, was driving a 2018 Chevy Silverado when she said she Read More…
Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Introduces Students to Emergency Services
Mr. Michael Jackson, Criminal Justice Instructor at Calhoun Gilmer Career Center has been conducting an Emergency Service Summer Camp Program. Throughout the week the Middle and High School students have been introduced to the various departments, tactics and skills of Emergency Services including: Fire Suppression, Self Rescue, Hose Maze, Baseline Vitals, K-9 Crews (Cadavar Dogs Read More…
Grantsville VFD Fire Chief Visits the FRN
Family Resources Director, Tina Persinger, invited the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department to speak to youth at their Summer Fun/Feeding program. Chief David Johnson spoke to children and families about fire and home safety and the role of local emergency services. Following the event everyone enjoyed Rootbeer Floats made to celebrate National Black Cow day. The Read More…
Tickets Available for Grantsville VFD Fundraiser
Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department is selling chances on a Tamarack Kayak and a Blackstone Grill. Contact any firefighter in the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department. David Johnson, Craig Gherke, Janet Gherke, Judy Brannon, Ray Hickman, Kayla Moreford, Lucas Moreford or Jon Fleagle. The tickets are 1/$5 or 6/$20.
Grantsville is Dressed in Style for Summer
If you travel the main drag in Grantsville you’ll note a more cheerful view as area businesses and volunteers have been sprucing up the city. American flags hang from the utility poles as well as beautiful baskets of flowers. Area businesses are decorating and there is an overall sene of pride in the community. Grantsville Read More…
4th Accident Run in Five Days for Grantsville VFD
Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at 3:55 p.m. to Route 5 West between Big Root Road and Carroll Road. Mark Fugett II was traveling east when his right front tire sidewall blew out pulling him over the hill where he struck a tree. Trooper Josh Richards was the investigating officer. Mr. Fugett received no Read More…
