Bearfork Music classes have been canceled for both this evening and Friday night. The plans are to begin classes next Thursday, January 20, and Friday, January 21.
Month: January 2022
Four Candidates have Filed for Office
Candidates have begun filing for 2022 Primary Election in the office of Calhoun County Clerk. Jean Simers confirmed this morning that the following candidates have filed for office: Horst Motz/Sheridan District/Board of Education Dale Cunningham/Conservation District Supervisor Michelle Sears/Democrat/Center District/Calhoun County Commission Sheila Garretson/Democrat/Center District/Calhoun Circuit Clerk
Manchin Continues to Block Filibuster
Senator Joe Manchin continues to block his support for the filibuster even though his constituents push for change to the Senate rule in order to pass voting rights legislation. “We need some good rules changes to make the place work better. But getting rid of the filibuster doesn’t make it work better,” Manchin told reporters. Read More…
Michele Sears Announces Candidacy Platform
I am Michele Sears, and I am running for Calhoun County Commission. I have lived in Calhoun for 44 years with my husband Steve and my daughters Becky, Rachel and Julie Sears. I have 2 granddaughters, Autumn and Emily. Steve, who worked for NAPA, passed away 5 years ago. My 3 daughters all went through Read More…
Danny Lane Sentenced to Life
On January 6, 2021, defendant Danny Lane (Grantsville) was sentenced after being found guilty by a Calhoun County jury in April 2021. The defendant was convicted of Kidnaping, Malicious Assault, Assault During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy, and Battery. The defendant received two consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole. Trooper Brian E. Read More…
Governor Justice tests positive for COVID-19
CHARLESTON, WV – Today, upon the sudden onset of symptoms Gov. Jim Justice received a positive PCR test for COVID-19. Confirmatory testing was performed by the West Virginia State Lab with an additional positive result. An additional test is being administered tonight to confirm the initial PCR results. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is Read More…
State of the State Address to be in Writing due to Governor Testing Positive for COVID-19
UPDATE: 1/11/22CHARLESTON, WV – After announcing Tuesday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State address, scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, will be delivered by written message to the West Virginia Legislature to satisfy constitutional requirements. The Governor will deliver an address to the West Virginia Legislature at a later date. Read More…
CRW Now West Virginia International Yeager Airport
Charleston, WV – Press Release YEAGER AIRPORT RECEIVES MILLIONS FROM HISTORIC INFRASTRUCTURE BILL Yeager Airport will receive $2.1 million in first-year funding from The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funds will come from the Airport Infrastructure Grant program, one of three new aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, that will be awarded to more than Read More…
Meet the Candidate Invitation
Shari Johnson, Publisher The Ridgeview News extends an invitation to all candidates who have filed for office in Calhoun County to submit a letter to the citizens, addressing why they desire to hold that office, stating their platform and what they bring to the table. All letters should be provided in digital format via email Read More…
Grand Jury Returns Indictments
The grand jury in and for Calhoun County, West Virginia, sitting in Grantsville, returned the following indictments on January 4, 2022. Please note that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. 1. Amy Lou Yoak (Arnoldsburg) – Burglary, Grand Larceny. 2. Loretta Kay Douglas Read More…
