Kelly Barr, Director of Calhoun e911 updated the Calhoun County Commission at Tuesday’s meeting that the e911 Service of Calhoun would be going digital effective February 1st, 2024. During her conversation with the Commission she mentioned that there were “Key Points” that made this decision necessary for Emergency Services. When the change comes into effect, Read More…
Month: October 2023
Calhoun Commissioner says “Our Money has Picked up Quickly”
The regular meeting of the Calhoun County Commission on October 10th opened with it’s standard welcome and pledge, and then without adieu the delegations began. Jackie Boatright advised the Commission that “Asking a question is not bullying or attacking. It is so bad in this town because everyone is getting attacked when they ask a Read More…
Glenville State University Students Unite to Stop the Stigma of Mental Illness
In a remarkable display of unity and compassion, over 150 students at Glenville State University joined forces to combat the stigma surrounding mental illness. The powerful demonstration, a walk to raise awareness, unfolded across the university campus on October 9. This event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing fight to foster understanding and support for mental Read More…
The Big Picture that Few could see but Many Hoped for
By Shari Johnson, Publisher There was plenty of speculation as to whether or not the Calhoun County Community Center pool would ever come to fruition. But from a drone photo taken by Dakota Laughlin, there it is in all it’s splendor, on the verge of making the children of Calhoun County very happy. In a Read More…
Glenville State University Homecoming Court Announcement
GLENVILLE, WV – In accordance with tradition, members of the 2023 Glenville State University Homecoming Court were announced at the annual Coronation Ceremony on Monday, October 9. The Homecoming Royalty included: Homecoming Royalty Samantha Dawson is from Sissonville, West Virginia and is a Wildlife Management major. At Glenville State, she is a member of the Women’s Cross Country and Cheerleading Read More…
Calhoun A-B & C Teams Preparing for Playoffs
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Photo by Clear Blue Skys Studio On Sunday October 8th the Webster County Mountaineers travelled to Calhoun County to close out the regular season. Webster County was not able to send their flag team due to illness with their players so we was able to put together a team of A Read More…
Gilmer County Residents Seek to Remove Sheriff
Photo above is a screen shot from the Gilmer County Commission’s Minutes on their Document website. Ridgeview News was informed by some very concerned Gilmer County residents who have taken steps to remove Sheriff John Moss from office. A petition is currently circulating in hopes of getting the 10% of Gilmer County Voter signatures required Read More…
Democrat Executive Committee Meeting
Submitted by Deirdre Purdy Calhoun Democrats will be meeting Thursday, October 19 at 6 pm in the little courtroom of the county courthouse. All Democrats Welcome.
NEWS from a RURAL WV DEMOCRATIC VIEWPOINT
Submitted by Deirdre Purdy FUND UKRAINE! MAGA REPUBLICANS WEAKEN AMERICA – AGAIN In February 2022, Russia, unprovoked, invaded its neighbor Ukraine. Putin thought Ukraine would roll over. It hasn’t. Instead, the world now suffers the largest conflict since WWII. American support for Ukraine is critical to Ukraine’s fight against Russia, but 41 other countries have also joined the defense, supplying money, arms, security, and humanitarian help. President Biden leads these Read More…
Gov. Justice announces more than $800,000 in Sexual Assault Services Program grant awards
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $801,797.00 in West Virginia Sexual Assault Services Program grant funds to the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services. These funds will be used to provide and expand direct services to victims of sexual assault throughout the state. The Sexual Assault Services Program Read More…