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Ridgeview News will forever stand in defense of the First Amendment. The opinion of this writers is not the opinion of the Ridgeview News – Shari Johnson, Publisher. Submitted by Deirdre Purdy, Chairwoman, Democrat Executive Committee I’m retired now, but for several decades I specialized in federal criminal defense, so people ask me about the Read More…
Gov. Justice, SBA, approve over $111 million for new schools and school upgrades in 19 counties CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice, as Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA), announced a historic milestone today as the SBA approved an allocation of $111,687,534 to 19 counties for Fiscal Year 2024. This funding, the largest annual Read More…
By Whitney Butler, Coach/Writer It should come as no surprise that the Red Devil Cheerleaders are shaking things up at CMHS this winter. With an all new style of cheerleading, lots of questions are being raised. Throughout the football season, this group of athletes determined that their student section could use a different approach to their crowd leading. So Read More…
RAVENSWOOD, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice visited Ravenswood High School today for an assembly to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program.The dog introduced at today’s event is named Nutter, and he is a Chocolate Labrador Retriever. “We have seen how impactful our Friends With Paws therapy Read More…
Calhoun High School Wrestlers traveled to Roane on Saturday, December 9th to the Garry Bender Invitational where they placed 2nd overall. Calhoun 60 Grafton 12Calhoun 36 Poca 48Calhoun 48 Lewis 30Calhoun 60 Man 18 106 Reese Schoolcraft Champion113 Lance Grogg 5th120 Christian Andreano 5th132 Noah Butler 8th138 Joe Nelson 7th144 Adam Hughes 3rd150 Wyatt Nichols Read More…
David “Dave” Olin Barrows, age 78, of Camp Hill, passed away at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Dave was born on Friday, July 20, 1945 in Bluefield, WV, to the late Olin James Barrows and Mary Ann (Meyer) Barrows. Dave’s survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pamela W. (Wilson) Read More…
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston Community Christmas party will be Saturday, December 16 at the Community Building. The meal will be at 3 P. M. and a visitor from the far northern latitudes is scheduled to arrive at 5 P. M. Please contact Barb Read More…
Glen Darrell “Brown” Roberts, 92, of Big Springs, WV, away December 10, 2023, at Genesis Health Care-Glenville Cener. He was born May 15, 1931, in Calhoun County, WV, on May 15, 1931, to the late Jesse and Violet Grimm Roberts. He was Ireta Beck Kight Roberts for 67 years. He was a resident of Nobe, Read More…
The prototype of the solar lamppost that Grantsville has received 60 donations for has been installed on Main Street in Grantsville in front of the 1982 Foundation office on the corner of Main and Court Streets. One can imagine the added beauty to the streets as these line the sidewalks in town. If you have Read More…
Glenville State University Board of Governors Celebrates Semester’s Success with Positive Achievements and Academic Milestones Glenville State University’s Board of Governors proudly announces the successful conclusion of the semester, highlighting numerous achievements and a positive outlook for the academic community. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Mark A. Manchin, President of Glenville State University, the Board Read More…
