Schools

Glenville State University, Marshall University BSN Partnership Approved by WV Higher Education Policy Commission

GLENVILLE, WV – During its May 12 meeting, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission approved Marshall University’s request to offer the BSN degree on the campus of Glenville State University. Marshall University and Glenville State University have developed a partnership that intends to alleviate West Virginia’s nursing shortage by offering an educational opportunity that Read More…

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Calhoun Circuit Court had a Long Docket with a Long list of Crimes in Calhoun County

Judge Anita Harold Ashley had a full day of Criminal and Juvenile cases in Calhoun Circuit Court on Thursday, May 12th. Following Grand Jury on Monday, May 3rd, there were several indictments set for arraignment as well as previously scheduled cases. Travis Sheldon Boggs appeared before Judge Ashley via MS Teams from Central Regional Jail Read More…

News

Calhoun County Commission Work Session – Moving Toward Progress

A crowd of twenty-five citizens gathered in the Little Courtroom Thursday evening for a two hour work session along with almost 900 online viewers, to discuss concerns about the recent election, the dilapidated dwellings in the community, as well as other topics of interest. The first matter discussed was the need for the community to Read More…

Government News

WCHS TV Interviews Commissioner Hicks Regarding Levy

Calhoun Commissioner Michael Hicks told Bob Aaron of WCHS TV, Charleston, on Wednesday, May 11 that Calhoun County would have another chance to pass the Emergency Services levy which missed by a narrow margin on Tuesday. Hicks suggested that the levy would be placed back onto the ballot this November. Although greater than half, 58.86%, Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State Night at Power Park is June 11 

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University alumni and friends are invited to Glenville State Night at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, West Virginia on Saturday, June 11. All Pioneers are invited to Power Park for an evening of baseball and fun. Everyone is encouraged to wear royal blue and cheer on the Charleston Dirty Birds Read More…

Community Events Finance News

Project Bootstraps Grant Workshop to be held this Saturday

Introducing “Project Bootstraps” Workshop! Shelia Burch and Crystal Mersh have been steadily making their way through a series of grants that are available and applicable to Calhoun County. They have organized a half day workshop to outline the key needs in four major areas where substantial grant monies are available. The workshop for Saturday May Read More…

Community Events Government News Uncategorized

Calhoun County Commission Community Work Meeting this Thursday

The Calhoun County Commission will meet with the community on Thursday, May 12th, 2022 at 6 p.m. to allow an open forum for the discussion of community concerns. This is not an official County Commission meeting where voting takes place, but rather it offers citizens an opportunity before the general meeting to discuss matters informally. Read More…

News Politics

Calhoun County Election Night – A battle of nerves, machines and apathy

Ridgeview News covered our very first election, and it was not without issue for me, but certainly it was not without issues for the County.  I arrived at the Calhoun County Courthouse shortly before eight at the height of candidate nerves and expectation of ease for those dealing with the mechanics of the election. Ease Read More…