“ Samantha Tanner-Lester, a Clay County native and graduate of Calhoun County High School (Class of 2021), is a candidate dedicated to serving the people of West Virginia’s District 62 with faith, compassion, and integrity. She will earn her Regent Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from Glenville State University this May, where Read More…
WEST VIRGINIA HUNTERS HARVEST 2,469 BLACK BEARS IN 2025
PRELIMINARY HARVEST MIRRORS 2024 TOTALS AS FIREARMS SEASON ACCOUNTS FOR THE MAJORITY OF BEARS TAKEN STATEWIDE CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that hunters harvested 2,469 black bears during the combined 2025 archery and firearms seasons. The preliminary harvest for the combined 2025 seasons mirrors that of the 2024 seasons, Read More…
Earl D. Conley, Jr. Obituary
Earl D. Conley, Jr., 90, of Chloe, West Virginia, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was born September 6, 1935, in Chloe, WV, a son of the late Earl D. Conley, Sr., and Martha “Mattie” White Conley. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded Read More…
Eight WV Sites Join National Register of Historic Places
Designations highlight the Mountain State’s rich culture and unique history Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced that eight West Virginia sites have joined the National Register of Historic Places. Each of the following eight historical sites was approved for submission to the National Park Service by the West Virginia Archives and Read More…
Taylor Green – Candidate for Calhoun Circuit Clerk
Taylor Green for Circuit Clerk Transparency in the Courthouse Hello for those of you that do not know me, I’ve been a resident of Calhoun County for 33 years. I Graduated in 2010, I then attended college for a period of time for Criminal Justice. I have two children Paxton and Hal’Lee both following me Read More…
Special Commission Meeting Wednesday
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETINGWednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 1:30pm AGENDA I. Prayer Followed by Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order III. Board of Review and Equalization IV. Consider Request to Hire Circuit Clerk Deputy V. Consider Request to Hire County Clerk Deputy VI. Adjourn Agendas are subject to revision up to 2 days prior to the meeting.
Dakota Laughlin – Candidate for Calhoun County Commission
Hello, my name is Ronnie (Dakota) Laughlin. I am a lifelong resident of Calhoun County, and I am proud to call it home. I am running for Calhoun County Commissioner because I have always had hope for Calhoun County, and I always will. Sure, Calhoun has faced its share of hardships and struggles, but what Read More…
Wesley A. Self – Candidate for WV House of Delegates District 3
Wesley A. Self, a lifelong resident of West Virginia and proud Mountaineer with deep roots in coal country values, is running as a Republican for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 63, representing Braxton and Gilmer Counties. As a GSU graduate, educator, and community advocate who has witnessed firsthand the burdens of excessive Read More…
The Chronicles of Violet
#2 If you missed last week’s issue, these are the Chronicles of my current life with my almost 90 year old Mother who has dementia. It’s a source of therapy for me, and hopefully some insight or comfort for others who may be dealing with this dreadful disease that is sometimes as funny as it Read More…
Midterm Candidates Invited to Share Bio and Political Platforms
All political candidates are welcome to submit their bio and political platform, with one photograph, for free publication on the Ridgeview News. Please submit via email to Publisher Shari Johnson at talk2shari@gmail.com no later than February 28th, 2026. After that date it will run as a political advertisement. Political Advertisement Rates:

















