The Calhoun County Commission will meet in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse on Monday, July 11th at 9 a.m. The meeting can also be viewed live on the Ridgeview News Facebook page as well as through a Zoom call. AGENDAMEETING ALSO BY ZOOM Meeting #5936021621 Password 1234Participate by Phone: +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Read More…
Month: July 2022
First Probable Case of Monkeypox in West Virginia
7/8/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has identified the first probable case of monkeypox in a resident of Berkeley County. Out of respect for patient privacy, no additional information will be released. The United States is currently experiencing a monkeypox outbreak with over 600 cases confirmed nationwide, and there will Read More…
Suicide Prevention Number Launching Across the United States
The Lifeline and 988 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, Read More…
CMHS Summer Camp Week in Review
Submitted by Lexi Gregory Students attending Summer Camp activities for Calhoun Middle High School students the week of July 5th through July 8th had multiple hands on learning opportunities through local field trips and guests that attended their camp. Arts and Crafts were taught by Patty Haught who taught the students: Canvas Painting Tie-Dye T-Shirts Read More…
CMHS Summer Camp Students and Community Partners Explore the “Game of Life”
By Lori Strange-Paylor Calhoun County, WV – Calhoun Middle/High School Summer Camp is proud to partner with local businesses and government agencies for adventures in “The Game of Life.” Students visited Calhoun Banks, the County Court House, and Minnie Hamilton Health System to understand how each of the organizations impact our community and directly affect daily lives. Read More…
Vaughn being held on $150,000 Bond at WVCRJ
Following a fire at Bramblewood (see earlier story) Darrin Vaughan was arrested by Trp. Brian Young and arraigned before Magistrate Rick Postalwait on the charge of Arson 1st Degree. His bond was set at $150,000. He now awaits a preliminary hearing in Calhoun Magistrate Court.
Arson Attempt at Bramblewood Village leaves 4 apartments damaged and Vaughan incarcerated
At approximately 7 a.m. this morning, Bramblewood Village Resident, Pete Keller went outside and seen smoke coming from Apartment number 3 in the Apartment Complex located on Vaughn Road in Grantsville. Another resident phoned 911 and an attempt was made to get into the apartment, but both the door and dead bolt appeared to be Read More…
K-1 SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS SPREAD COMMUNITY CHEER!
Crystal Toney As a community service project, the K-1 kids at Calhoun Schools Summer Camp, designed cards and put them in bags with candy. Students placed the bags on cars yesterday to spread some cheer! Thank you for making us smile!
Calhoun Awarded $19,667 for Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Support
The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) located in Grantsville, WV is a local program established in 1996 as a pilot program for the State of West Virginia, now in the 28th year of helping victims of domestic violence in Calhoun County. Local Director, Lori Fleagle is a full time advocate addressing the needs of victims Read More…
