Community Events News

Molasses Festival Looking for Vendors

The Annual West Virginia Molasses Festival event is scheduled for September 28th -30th, 2023 in Arnoldsburg, WV. The Committee is now looking for Vendors! They have a special interest in vendors that make products with Molasses. If you’re interested in setting up at the event, please contact the committee through their Facebook site.

Guest Writers

They’ve Stopped Listening to Anyone But Themselves

AN EDITORIAL By Loretta PropstAre you aware that Calhoun County Schools has decided to scrap traditional teacher-centric methods of instruction for the entire student body of Calhoun Middle School beginning at the start of school year 2023-24?  Instead of presenting lessons in each basic core subject, they are initiating project-based learning in which traditional subjects must be integrated into the projects students will be completing.  The program Read More…

Community Events News Politics

Calhoun Republicans to Meet June 20th

CALHOUN COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDATuesday, June 20, 2023,  – 6:30 p.m.Grantsville Volunteer Fire Dept.  – GRANTSVILLE, WV I. Opening Prayer – Pastor Steve Boggs II. Pledge of Allegiance – Amanda White, Treasurer III. Call to Order – Roger Propst, Chairman IV. Roll Call of Committee – Shari Hardway Johnson, Secretary V. Guest Speaker – Rashida Yost, Republican Candidate for Governor VI. Chairman’s Report. A. Gun Raffle Financials. B. Future Fundraisers. VII. New Business. A. Accept Nominations for the Office of Vice-Chair.  Vote by Read More…

Government News

West Virginia Invites You to it’s Birthday Party

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice is inviting all West Virginians to the State Culture Center at the Capitol Complex in Charleston Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at noon for a day of fun in celebration of West Virginia’s 160th birthday. The first 160 people to arrive will receive a limited edition 160th birthday commemorative gift handmade Read More…

Government News Schools

Calhoun’s Own Animal Shelter in the Future & School Auditorium Funding Completed

Photo: Commissioner Craig Arthur and Chip Westfall, Sound & Light Project Calhoun County Commissioners Matt Walker, Craig Arthur and Kevin Helmick (via phone) held their June meeting on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at 9 a.m.  Commissioner Walker opened the meeting by thanking the 911 staff who had “held down the fort” in the absence of Read More…

News Schools Sports

Army National Guard Training for Calhoun Football

Calhoun High School Football players for the 2023 Season were given the opportunit’y for a special workout on Monday, June 12 with the West Virginia National Guard. The men and women of the National Guard ran the players through a workout that will not soon be forgotten. Clear Blue Skys Photo captured the day day Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission Budget Transfers

At a recent Calhoun County Commission meeting Budget Transfers for the end of the fiscal year were made. Below are the budget transfers as provided by Calhoun County Clerk Jean Simers. The County Commission will hold their regularly monthly meeting tomorrow, June 14th, 2023 at 9 a.m. which will be covered live by Ridgeview News Read More…

News Obituary

Tammy Marie (Bennett) Varner

Tammy Marie (Bennett) Varner slipped away to take her place among the brightest stars in the early morning hours of June 9, 2023. Tammy, 59, of Glenville, was born on March 18, 1964, in Grantsville to Janice and Delmas Rexroad, who preceded her in death. She attended Calhoun County High School, class of 1982, and Read More…