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UPDATE: 1/13/22Governor feeling much betterCHARLESTON, WV – Below is an update on the health condition of Gov. Jim Justice following his diagnosis of COVID-19 on Tuesday: Gov. Justice continues to experience mild symptoms, but feels much better today. His monoclonal antibody treatment was received well and has begun to mitigate his symptoms. “Thankfully, I am feeling much Read More…
The Calhoun County Department of Highways had traffic blocked in the North bound lane of Route 16, Millstone, while crews did canopy clearing. According to the WV DOH website the WV Department of Highways officials have spent the past couple of winters undertaking an aggressive campaign to trim tree canopy above the state’s roadways and Read More…
Following the announcement from Governor Jim Justice on Wednesday directing the immediate assistance of the National Guard to relieve stressed hospital systems, Ridgeview News reached out to Minnie Hamilton Health System (MHHS), CEO Steve Whited, to find out the current status of their facility. With the rising numbers of COVID cases across the State, I Read More…
Bearfork Music classes have been canceled for both this evening and Friday night. The plans are to begin classes next Thursday, January 20, and Friday, January 21.
Candidates have begun filing for 2022 Primary Election in the office of Calhoun County Clerk. Jean Simers confirmed this morning that the following candidates have filed for office: Horst Motz/Sheridan District/Board of Education Dale Cunningham/Conservation District Supervisor Michelle Sears/Democrat/Center District/Calhoun County Commission Sheila Garretson/Democrat/Center District/Calhoun Circuit Clerk
Senator Joe Manchin continues to block his support for the filibuster even though his constituents push for change to the Senate rule in order to pass voting rights legislation. “We need some good rules changes to make the place work better. But getting rid of the filibuster doesn’t make it work better,” Manchin told reporters. Read More…
I am Michele Sears, and I am running for Calhoun County Commission. I have lived in Calhoun for 44 years with my husband Steve and my daughters Becky, Rachel and Julie Sears. I have 2 granddaughters, Autumn and Emily. Steve, who worked for NAPA, passed away 5 years ago. My 3 daughters all went through Read More…
On January 6, 2021, defendant Danny Lane (Grantsville) was sentenced after being found guilty by a Calhoun County jury in April 2021. The defendant was convicted of Kidnaping, Malicious Assault, Assault During the Commission of a Felony, Conspiracy, and Battery. The defendant received two consecutive life sentences with the possibility of parole. Trooper Brian E. Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Today, upon the sudden onset of symptoms Gov. Jim Justice received a positive PCR test for COVID-19. Confirmatory testing was performed by the West Virginia State Lab with an additional positive result. An additional test is being administered tonight to confirm the initial PCR results. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is Read More…
UPDATE: 1/11/22CHARLESTON, WV – After announcing Tuesday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State address, scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, will be delivered by written message to the West Virginia Legislature to satisfy constitutional requirements. The Governor will deliver an address to the West Virginia Legislature at a later date. Read More…
