Crimes/Punishment News

This Week in Calhoun Circuit Court

Calhoun Circuit Court convened for Grand Jury on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. Indictments were returned on the following individuals: Charter B. Badgett, JR- True Bill      Count 1 – Sexual Abuse in 1st degree , Count 2- Sexual Abuse by Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Person in position of trust to a child Christopher Allen Read More…

Featured News

“The county has a tremendous amount to be proud of.” Gayle Manchin & Roger Hanshaw Sing Calhoun’s Praises

The Power of a Story The construction crews continued to whir around The 1982 Foundation properties as former West Virginia first lady Gayle Manchin, now federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, got a briefing from Crystal Mersh, Foundation President on what is happening at the site of the former Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University receives Appalachian Collegiate Research Grant

Glenville State University will be one of 13 institutions to receive the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative Grant (ARCI) funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Dr. Mark Sarver, Associate Professor of Business and Workforce Learning Experiences Manager will lead the student research addressing the need for moderate income housing to attract professional talent to central West Read More…

Government News Politics

WV will Celebrate September as National Voter Registration Month

Op-Ed Submission:September 6, 2023 WV will Celebrate September as National Voter Registration Month by Brittany WestfallElections Division DirectorWV Secretary of State’s Office For the last 21 years, state, county, and local election officials nationwide have recognized September as National Voter Registration Month. The WV Secretary of State’s Office has proudly participated alongside counterparts across the Read More…

Community Government News

Town Improvements Bring Considerable Discussion

Grantsville Town council met on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, for their regularly scheduled meeting with all council members present: Cheryl Sturm, Linda Staton, Emilee Morgan, William Villers and Kimberly Sweat, as well as Recorder Judy Powell and Mayor Robert Petrovsky,  The vast majority of the night’s meeting was spent in discussion of the recent light-post Read More…

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54TH WV NATURE WONDER WEEKEND AT NORTH BEND STATE PARK SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 15-17

CAIRO, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Nature Wonder Weekend is returning to North Bend State Park for its 54th year Sept. 15-17 and nature enthusiasts and wild food connoisseurs are invited to register for the popular event before spaces run out. The popular event, sponsored by the National Wild Foods Association, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Read More…

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Third Calhoun Government Office to Be appointed in 2023

For the third time in the year 2023 an office has been vacated with need of an appointment by the Calhoun County Commission. This time, it is one of their own. Republican Matt Walker resigned as Calhoun County Commissioner effective September 5th, 2023 upon the acceptance of his resignation by the two remaining Commissioners, Craig Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission to hold Special Meeting at 9 a.m.

Ridgeview News will be broadcasting live at 9 a.m., today, September 5, 2023, from Facebook. The Calhoun County Commission is set to announce/accept the resignation of Commissioner Matt Walker and elect a new Commission President according to an agenda posted on the Courthouse porch.