Crimes/Punishment News

Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Richardsonville

On Saturday, November 12th, 2022, Trp. J.D. Richards and Cpl J.B. Hunt were dispatched to a vehicle that had wrecked at the mouth of Whytsell Park, along Altizer Road in Richardsonville. When the troopers arrived on scene they observed at 2004 Chevrolet Impala high centered at the entrance of the park. Inside the vehicle were Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Dowler sentenced to 1-5 for Violating terms of Probation

On Thursday, November 10, 2022, in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County before Judge Anita Ashley, Trudy Dowler admitted to violating the terms and conditions of her probation. Based on that admission, Ms. Dowler’s probation was revoked and she was sentenced to not less than one nor more than five years in prison for her Read More…

Government News

Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2022 Military and First Responder recognition trees

11/14/2022 ​CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two recognition trees that will be displayed during the upcoming holiday season. This year’s recognition trees will be located in the west Read More…

Community Events

1982 Foundation Committee in Full Swing for Old World Christmas Market 2022

The 1982 Foundation Committee met at the Calhoun County Library, Monday evening, November 14th, 2022 at 6 p.m. for committee designation for the 2022 Christmas Market event at the Calhoun County Community Center. Vendors have been invited once again to fill the corridors of the former Calhoun Highway school that has been decked out in Read More…

Government News

Commissioner Helmick has no response to Resignation Request from Citizens

Once again it was standing room only for the Calhoun County Commission meeting as the voters of Calhoun appeared to demand a response from their elected officials as to what they, (the Commission) deemed acceptable behavior. Their demand fell on deaf ears. Following their standard procedures for opening the meeting, delegations were permitted to addres Read More…

News Politics

Vote Canvassing has Unresolved Issues

Ridgeview News covered the very painfully boring vote canvass beginning at 1 p.m. and ending shortly after 3 p.m. The procedure for vote canvassing is for the Commissioners to set a bond that cannot exceed $300 for a recount if requested by any candidate. The Calhoun Commission set the bond at $300.00. The County Clerk Read More…

News Schools

Winter Commencement is December 10 at Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University’s Winter Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 10 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Waco Center. Prospective graduates will walk across the stage to receive their degrees in a variety of programs including business, education, land resources, criminal justice, science, music, and more. The students hail from Read More…

Community Events News

Winners of the Winter Wonderland Pageant Hosted by Calhoun Wood Festival

Submitted by Patty Haught The Wood Festival Pageant sponsored a Winter Wonderland Pageant on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Calhoun Middle High School Auditorium. 28 lovely ladies ranging in age from 1 month to 16 years old competed for 8 different titles. The Wood Festival Pageant would like to thank all the contestants and Read More…