News Politics

Republican Joshua Higginbotham Running to take the Bull out of West Virginia Politics

Charleston, West Virginia—Former Delegate Joshua Kurt Higginbotham filed to seek the Republican Nomination for West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner at 11:59 PM on the last night of the filing period. Delegate Higginbotham previously served in the House of Delegates representing Putnam, Mason, and Jackson Counties from 2016-2021 where he served as Assistant Republican Whip, Chairman of Read More…

Business Finance News

BEI Zone is Ready to Help You Unlock Your Business Potential

The BEI Zone Project, sponsored by Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation, has opened its doors in Grantsville, WV.  This project, funded by the USDA, is an apiary of activities, including a physical location that offers entrepreneurs access to computer equipment, printing, faxing and copy service, workshops, financial planning, and more. It is a meeting place to share ideas, plan new businesses, and solve problems often plagued by Read More…

News Obituary

Lorina Gay Hartshorn Obituary

Lorina Gay Hartshorn, 67, of Shock, WV; departed this earthly life surrounded by her loving family in the mid-afternoon Hours of Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born June 11, 1956 in Gassaway, WV; daughter of the late James and Lucy (Parsons) Wright. Lorina was a member of Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University will visit West Virginia Legislature on February 13t

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and administrators will travel to the statehouse in Charleston, West Virginia on Tuesday, February 13th for Glenville State University Day at the Legislature.  The Glenville State delegation will be on hand at the capitol between 9:00-11:00 a.m. to meet with lawmakers and share information about Read More…

Opinion

Congress CouldFix Border Security and Immigration Right Now.

This writer does not represent the views and opinions of the Ridgeview News Trump says NO.  “I Alone Can Fix It.” Last October, President Biden asked Congress for nearly $106 billion for Ukraine, Israel and US border security.  Mike Johnson, MAGA Republican leader in the House, refused Biden’s request without major changes in border security.   Money for Ukraine has now run out and, by some reports, Read More…

News

Grantsville City Council Requests 60% Water Rate Increase

The Town has made a request to the West Virginia Public Service Commission for a 60% rate increase for both the retail and wholesale rates. The retail rate would apply to the customer’s in Grantsville that buy directly from the City. The wholesale rates would apply to Mt. Zion PSD and Pleasant Hill PSD who Read More…