Holiday News Note of Thanks

Merry Christmas from Ridgeview News

To those who take the time to tune into Ridgeview News… Thank you. Your encouragement over the past year has blessed me beyond what I can express in words. Even for those who have disagreed and made comments that weren’t always so nice, I’m glad you were here. The entire reason that Ridgeview News came Read More…

News Weather

Christmas Eve Forecast from the National Weather Service

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 609 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022 Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne- Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton- Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph- 609 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022 …WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY… This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Read More…

Government News

Sale of Sheriff’s Vehicles Raise Questions Again with County Management

While Ridgeview News was an advocate of the Calhoun Sheriff’s Department in recent months regarding his lack of transportation it seems his judgment with regards to his previous transportation was lacking if not possibly crossing a line of legality regarding WV State Code. Ridgeview News received multiple complaints as to the manner Sheriff Basnett handled Read More…

Holiday News Weather

Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties ahead of winter storm; declares Friday a full-day holiday

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state in the coming days. The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow, freezing rains, dangerous wind chills, and strong winds beginning today, Thursday, December 22, 2022, continuing throughout the week and Read More…

News Weather

National Weather Service Update for Weekend Weather

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV Issued by National Weather Service Pittsburgh Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne- Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton- Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Northwest Webster- …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY… …WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON… This Hazardous Read More…

News

Governor Justice Announces Launch of WV DNR K9 Program

NEW K-9 PROGRAM WILL ASSIST WVDNR POLICE WITH SEARCH AND RESCUE AND HUMAN TRACKING, ARTICLE SEARCHES AND WILDLIFE DETECTION AND EVIDENCE RECOVERY. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday announced the launch of a new K-9 program for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. WATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUM During a Read More…

Holiday News Schools

Pleasant Hill Elementary Students Enjoyed a day of Movies & Crafts before Break

‘ Pleasant Hill Elementary students enjoyed watching “The Nutcracker and the Four Releams” while enjoying cookies and hot chocolate in their pajamas🍪🎄🎅🏼 before heading off on Christmas Break on Wednesday. In addition to the PJ fun they also enjoyed making crafts and receiving special gifts this this week. Calhoun Schools are now closed until Wednesday, Read More…

Art & Music Holiday News Schools

Arnoldsburg Elementary Performs The Elf Imposter

Chandler Cottrell starred as Elfis, the unusual elf, with his classmates in the the production of The Elf Imposter on Wednesday afternoon at Arnoldsburg Elementary School. Each grade performed musical numbers and the outgoing 4th grade class performed very well in the play portion of the production. Following the play students were treated to class Read More…

News

Three New Fire Fighters now Serving the Calhoun Area

Two of Calhoun’s local Fire Departments have three new members ready to respond when duty calls. Russell Smith (Arnoldsburg VFD), Breann Tanner (Arnoldsburg VFD), and Dale Clark (Upper West Fork VFD) are now fully certified and will be great additions to their departments. A volunteer fire fighter is an individual who voluntarily provides his or Read More…

News Weather

Hazardous Road Conditions already being Reported

Please be aware that black ice has been reported on the Barnes Run Road area. Gilmer County has dispatched first responders to accident scenes and have multiple reports of black ice on their roads. Bridges are ice covered and extreme caution should be used when traveling today. Give yourself some extra time to reach your Read More…