Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks reopening of park lodge after multimillion-dollar renovationCAIRO, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced the completion of $5.7 million in upgrades at North Bend State Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the reopening of the park’s lodge ahead of the summer travel season. “I congratulate everyone who has played a part in doing Read More…
Month: April 2022
Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Construction Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony
The Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center construction class will have a ribbon cutting ceremony and Star Gazing Cabin dedication on Thursday, April 28th starting at 1:00 pm at the Calhoun County Park. Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center culinary program, Coyote Beautiful, will provide catering from 1-3 pm at the barn. The cabin will be dedicated to William Etling Sr, known to Read More…
Local Music Artist John Richards Films for Season 4 of Press Room Recordings
Armstrong Neighborhood Telecommunications of Ironton, Ohio began recording Season 4 of Press Room Recordings at the start of 2022. Press Room Recordings is a TV series featuring original music and unique interpretations from regional artist. Calhoun resident John Richards was invited to share his talent by becoming a part of the series. John is – Read More…
Calhoun Middle High School Weekend Performance
There will be two opportunities to enjoy the talents of Calhoun Middle High School Students. Please support the young people of the community by showing up.
Glenville State University Criminal Justice Professor Presents Training at Law Enforcement Conference
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Donal Hardin recently attended and presented at the 2022 International Law Enforcement Educator and Trainers Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Hardin represented Glenville State by presenting research and industry best practices in procedural justice and community relations. “The sessions I conducted discussed Read More…
Mountain Man Appears in Gingko Tree Carving
Artisan Mark English appears to be nearing completion of the first stump carving by Bodies Restaurant on Main Street in Grantsville, WV. There is an additional shorter stump on the opposite side of the business that Mr. English will tackle soon with another design.
Glenville State University Receives ARC Grant for Hardwood Industry Development
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University has partnered with Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Virginia and Big Sandy Community & Technical College in Kentucky for a grant funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Power Initiative. The federal ARC grant is providing 66% of the funding for the project for a total of $1.466 Read More…
Why is there very little other news in Calhoun County besides Mrs. Mersh?
Below is a letter that Crystal Laughlin Mersh published on her personal Facebook Page and I, as Publisher of the Ridgeview News, totally stole without her permission. But we are friends, so I’m sure it’s okay. I preface this post with the statement ”we are friends” because that’s important in this day and age when Read More…
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School welcomes new therapy dog through Friends With Paws program
BUCKHANNON, WV – Students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School in Upshur County welcomed a new four-legged friend into their school today. The school hosted a “Pup Rally” to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named Foster. He is a Golden Labradoodle. Read More…
Morris Enters into High Low Plea Agreement for Fleeing Charges
Michael Frederick Morris appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley to enter a High-Low Plea agreement on the charges of Felony Fleeing in a Vehicle with Reckless Endangerment and Misdemeanor Fleeing. Following his waiver of indictment, which is the right of a person charged with a felony to appear before a Grand Jury of 12 Jurors Read More…
