Government News

Grantsville City Council Extends Rainbow Hotel Demolition time, also seeks to hire two new staff

Following the opening, pledge of allegiance to the flag, and approval of June 6th’s meeting meeting, the Mayor began his communications report. The Town of Grantsville is still in need of an officer to be hired, and with the news that Deputy C.J. Myers has accepted a position in Roane County, the city is in Read More…

Community Events News

Republican Executive Committee is Setting their Priorities for a Greater County Presence

The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee has reorganized in hopes of encouraging fellow Republicans around the county to become locally active in the election of leadership that represents values and beliefs for the success of our nation and the good of our communities. Meetings are held in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse Read More…

Finance News

2.5 Million in ARC Grants awarded to both Minnie Hamilton Health Systems and Pleasant Hill PSD –

Gov. Justice announces over $18.1 million in ARC grant awards for projects across West Virginia 7/18/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.1 million in Appalachian Regional Commission grant funding recommendations for 14 projects in communities across West Virginia. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development partnership agency of the federal government and 13 Read More…

News Sports

Bryant Yoak Commits to WVU

“The 1% of the 1 %” Bryant Yoak, 16 year old Calhoun Middle High School Junior, has committed to playing for West Virginia University to continue his dream of playing baseball at the next level. Bryant is the son of Alex and Heather Yoak of Big Springs. This past Saturday Bryant pitched one inning in Read More…

News Schools

Dining Services Upgrades Coming to Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – In August 2021, Glenville State University renewed its campus food services contract with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality, extending the partnership for the next 15 years. Last month, Glenville State received $1.5 million from Aramark to renovate and upgrade the cafeteria and snack bar areas inside the Mollohan Campus Community Center. The renovations include Read More…

Community Events News

An Invitation to Pray for our School

The Calhoun Middle High School Student Council is again asking the Christian community to walk thru/pray thru the building and grounds. You’re invited to attend and lead your congregation around the premises. More information will be provided later, but the event is August 13th, 8:30 to 9:30 social gathering with donuts, juice coffee, milk etc Read More…

News

Early Morning Accident on Route 5 East

Three Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Units, Minnie Hamilton Health System Ambulance and Sgt. C.J. Weekley responded to a single vehicle accident that, according to the driver, Brandy Miller, happened around 2 a.m. at the Calhoun/Gilmer County line on Route 5 Miller, traveling with two children, was driving a 2018 Chevy Silverado when she said she Read More…

Business Government News

Covid Money and Community Spending: Can we get answers?

One of the most discussed topics and most requested information from Ridgeview News is the expenditure transparency from County Agencies who received Covid Funding. While there is an actual website for the State titled State of West Virginia American Rescue Plan Funding, there has yet to be much transparency on a county level with details Read More…

Community Events Government News

Town of Grantsville Council Meeting to be held Tuesday

Grantsville Town Council Agenda Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/ Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of May 2, 2022 Meeting Minutes IV. Citizens concerns V. Mayor’s Communication: VI. Committee Reports VII. Unfinished Business VIII. New Business a. Water project b. Sewer project c. Rainbow Hotel d. Read More…