Jared Haught enters his second season as volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater of Virginia Tech but he takes time out of his busy life to give back to the place where it wrestling began for him, in Calhoun County, West Virginia. . Haught was a two-time ACC champion, four-time NCAA qualifier and a Read More…
Month: July 2022
Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 10% permanent personal income tax cut
First personal income tax cut since 1987; largest single-year tax cut in state history CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia House of Delegates voted bipartisanly to pass his proposal to permanently reduce the state’s personal income tax by an aggregate of 10%: “I thank Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Finance Read More…
West Virginia State Resiliency Office (WVSRO) Job Posting
7/28/2022 Title: Project CoordinatorWork Unit: State Resiliency OfficeDivision: The Governor’s OfficeLocation: 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, WV 25305Opening Date: August 1, 2022Closing Date: August 17, 2022 Project Coordinator Job DescriptionThe West Virginia State Resiliency Office is seeking a full time Project Coordinator. This position will be responsible for monitoring and documenting Milton Flood Risk Management Project real estate transactions, expenditures, meetings, Read More…
County Covid Money Defined by both County Clerk and County Schools
With several million dollars being funneled into Calhoun County Schools and Government through Covid Funding, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Cares Act money, the question was on the mind of many as to how our local officials were distributing that amount of funding. Ridgeview News reached out to Jean Simers, Calhoun County Clerk and Read More…
Live Pro Wrestling at the Spencer Armory Next Saturday
Route 33 Wrestling returns to the Armory on Main St. in Spencer, WV next Saturday, August 6th, for Rt33W LIVE, an evening of thrilling live professional wrestling! Come see some of your favorite superstars, including Aaron Graves, Kamen MK, Tortuga Fuerte, Gorgeous Mantooth, Gary Gandy, Riley Rose, Creature Feature, The Grimy Scots, Curtis Ray Goddi, Read More…
Are You The Samaritan or the Jew?
Even the less fortunate are your neighbors. By Robin A Holstein Did you notice that most of the large denominations spoke on the parable of the good Samaritan last week? There is guide, or lectionary, that many use to help them plan lessons. There is nothing wrong with using the lectionaries. It can be challenging Read More…
Downed Trees Causing Issues in the Arnoldsburg Area
Connie Summers sent this picture to Ridgeview News last night from the foot of Liberty Hill on Route 33/119 Arnoldsburg. Rather than wait for the removal she ended up turning around and going through Pink and Beech Roads to complete her travels. There have been reports of multiple trees down requiring the assistance of volunteer Read More…
Live Streaming Available for 2nd Reading of HB 302
State Senate Senate Calendar for Thursday, July 28, 2022 Thursday, July 28, 2022 – 4th Day of Third Extraordinary Session The Senate will convene at 9 a.m. SECOND READING HB 302: Clarifying West Virginia’s abortion laws Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates. All Senate Committee meetings and Read More…
Fall Festival Announced by the 1982 Foundation
Mark your calendar for October 1 for the 2nd Annual Fall Festival. This year we will be celebrating the history and heritage of Calhoun County. We will be looking for folks who make applesauce, jerky, blacksmiths, honey products, molasses, maple syrup, soap making and any other type of heritage product/demonstration……and bluegrass pickers. Also, we will Read More…
Eight Inducted into International Education Honor Society at Glenville State University
GLENVILLE, WV – Eight Glenville State University students have been installed as new members of the international education honor society, Kappa Delta Pi (KDP). The students all took the oath as the newest KDP members at a ceremony held on campus at the end of the Spring semester. Those inducted included: Abigail Taylor, Madison Shepherd, Heather Read More…
