Government News

Town of Grantsville Mayor and Council Continue to Struggle with DEP but are Moving their City Forward

The Town of Grantsville met for their monthly meeting at the City Hall on Monday, March 6th, 2023 at 6 p.m. Attended by around 16 total, but viewed by over 500 before the nights end through Ridgeview’s live feed, there were several names of familiarity from other County and State entities that made their way Read More…

Farming/Agriculture

WVDA LAUNCHES WV GROWN PARTNER PROGRAM

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has launched a West Virginia Grown Partner Program to incorporate supporters of local agricultural products into the branding program. West Virginia Grown has historically focused on only those who produce agricultural products. The WVDA wants to expand the reach of the program by bringing in Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

WVDA ANNOUNCES SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return and expansion of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). SFMNP is designed to get fresh, local fruits and vegetables to low income senior citizens. Seniors sign up for the vouchers used to purchase the fruits and Read More…

Government News

History two years in the making: largest tax cut in West Virginia history nears completion

​ CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia Legislature joined the Governor by voting in favor of a deal which, when signed into law, will be the largest tax cut in West Virginia history: “Exactly 2 years ago to this day, I proposed a personal income tax cut for all West Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Parsons Facings Charges in Calhoun and Roane Following High Speed Chase

Ridgeview News will run information off the official complaint once it’s released, but a high speed chase between Calhoun’s WV State Police and 32 year old Joshua Parsons played out on social media Saturday night around 10 p.m. The chase went through the area of Arnoldsburg, through the City of Spencer and ended on Ripley Read More…

Business Community Events Government News

There’s Plenty of Buzz Around the Bootstraps

There’s always a buzz around the Bootstraps! As greater than 20 people filled the Library conference room for the Bootstrap organization meeting each one had an agenda to fill with their own motivation. That’s what makes the group so unique and brings a high level of commitment for each one to succeed and for all Read More…

Crimes/Punishment

Calhoun Complaint Released by Prosecutor Nigel Jeffries on Animal Abuse Case

Calhoun Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries stated that the home of Joyce Bowie of Big Bend, WV, accused of Animal Cruelty in a Calhoun case “Looked like a staged production of a horror movie.” That was his impression when he traveled with a WV State Police Trooper to execute the search warrant on her home after Read More…

Government News

State of Emergency remains in effect ahead of today’s hazardous weather threat

3/10/2023 CHARLESTON, WV – On Feb. 16, 2023, Gov. Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties in response to forecasted hazardous weather. The State of Emergency remains in place for 30 days, and as such, State agencies, external partners, and resources remain on standby to respond quickly should help be needed. Currently, a Wind Advisory Read More…