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…
Year: 2023
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Grantsville Town Council Agenda for Monday March 6th
Grantsville Town Council Monday, March 6, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. AGENDA NEXT MEETING APRIL 3, 2023 Tune in Live on Ridgeview News Facebook Page for Coverage at 6 p.m.
Road Closed in the Arnoldsburg Area of 33/119
Arnoldsburg Fire Department responded to the area between the Y intersection and Family Dollar where a downed tree involving power lines currently (7:45 a.m.) has the road blocked. The volunteers were dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to flag traffic until they could be relieved by the WV Department of Highways or Mon Power arrived to remove Read More…
Mangus Arrested following Failure to Appear
Paige Lynn Mangus, age 20, was arrested on March 2, 2023 and taken to Central Regional Jail for “Failure to appear having Been Release on Bond.” She was charged in December for battery (see story below). She is currently being held on a $6,000 Cash bond awaiting trial in Calhoun Magistrate Court.