News

Glenville State University Professor Publishes New Book about Film and Fathers 

Glenville State University’s Dr. Brian Johnston, Assistant Professor of Communication in the Department of Language and Literature, is celebrating the release of his second, peer-reviewed academic book with coauthor, Dr. Susan Mackey-Kallis, Professor at Villanova University. Johnston’s book, Wounded Masculinity and the Search for (Father) Self in American Film (Lexington Books), unpacks the crisis of Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves over $19 million in economic enhancement projects

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved 10 new Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF) projects worth $19,872,189.00. In April 2022, Gov. Justice called a special session to fund the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund, at the time securing an initial amount of $250 million. Since then, the program has seen exceptional success, and Read More…

News Schools Sports

Calhoun HS Basketball has Record Breaking Night!

🏀Tuesday night Calhoun’s senior class was honored before leaving the fans with some great memories as the Red Devils broke a 58-year-old record by winning their 11th straight game with a 90-64 hammering of Hannan. The win broke a mark that was set back in 1966. 🏀Landon Bennett led Calhoun with 24 points while also Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Celebrates Monumental Milestone: $1,000,000 Raised! 

Glenville, WV – Glenville State University has raised over $1,000,000 in donations during its seventh annual Founders Day of Giving fundraising campaign.   “We are absolutely thrilled to share this incredible news with our entire Glenville community,” said Glenville State President, Dr. Mark A. Manchin. “This achievement would not have been possible without the collective Read More…

Community Events News

Star Spangled Banner Compliments of the WV State Police

Kimberly Burrows shared these much appreciated photos with Ridgeview News of Sheriff Graham Knight raising the newly donated flag from the West Virginia State Police on the Courthouse flagpole on Main Street. Thank you officers for your service to our county and for the beautiful gift of “Old Glory” to spruce up the Patriotism of Read More…

Community Events News

Route 33 Wrestling Event March 2nd

Get ready for an electrifying night as Route 33 Wrestling presents its 20th live professional wrestling event at the Spencer Armory on March 2nd. The action kicks off at 6:30 pm with the Rural Rumble Battle Royal, where wrestlers battle for the prestigious Mountain Pass Medal and a coveted title shot opportunity. This pre-show bout Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Clark Arrested on Warrant after failure to Appear

On Friday, May 26, 2023 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Corporal DC Moore, and Calhoun County Sheriff Carl Balengee stopped a vehicle traveling east on State Route 33/119 near the bottom of Liberty Hill in Arnoldsburg, Calhoun County. The vehicle had been traveling with its four way flashers on for a short distance prior to the Read More…