Month: June 2024
Firecracker 5K Fun Run/Walk July 6th
The Elizabeth-Wirt VFD Firecracker 5k fun run/walk is always the start to their ice cream social. Runners can pre-register with the fire department by picking up a registration form at the fire station on Monday nights. This race is also endorsed with the River City Runners. The race begins at 8am and registration begins at Read More…
Ignore the Messed Up Label
The label on the jar of “Stoned Goat” Honey is not the fault of the company. It’s totally the fault of Ridgeview News and the fact that I cannot get enough of this amazing Calhoun product – but I have to keep wiping the drippings as I pour it over hot biscuits with butter! I Read More…
Governor, First Lady Justice celebrate West Virginia’s 161st Birthday, announce Calhoun as winner of Hot Dog Sauce Contest
WEST VIRGINIA — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice participated in several West Virginia Day events, taking them from the State Capitol in Charleston to Independence Hall in Wheeling, commemorating the state’s 161st birthday. WEST VIRGINIA HOT DOG SAUCE CONTEST First Lady Justice announced the winner of her West Virginia Birthday Hot Dog Sauce Contest Read More…
West Virginia Tourism encourages travel in celebration of West Virginia Day
New summer bucket list provides guide for exploration and chance to win a free trip Charleston, WV –– The West Virginia Department of Tourism is encouraging West Virginians – and all those who love West Virginia – to explore the state in honor of its 161st birthday. Launched earlier this week by Governor Justice, the official Read More…
Carr Selected for Barr Professional Development Award
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Director of International Student Services, Bridget Carr, has been selected to receive the 2024 Pete and Betsy Barr Professional Development Award. The award, which was first established in 2010 by former GSU President and First Lady Drs. Peter and Betsy Barr, is rotated annually between Glenville State faculty and Read More…
WV Folk Festival Begins today in Glenville
Join us each year — beginning the third Thursday in June — as the city of Glenville, West Virginia, takes on a marvelous change reminiscent of the old days. See antique cars, the Folk Festival Belles, quilt shows, and Appalachian arts and crafts. Your ears will be treated to the sweet sounds of banjo and Read More…
Charlie Needs A Home
Charlie is a 3-4 year old lab that was being fostered in Calhoun County but because of the foster family having extenuating circumstances he had to be returned to the Ritchie County Animal Shelter. The Foster mom said that Charlie really needs a family. He is very well behaved and knows the commands of sit, Read More…
Gov. Justice announces over $5M in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant awards
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $5,532,553.00 in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant program funds to 30 projects statewide. These funds will be used to assist local communities in the establishment and continued operation of community corrections programs. The West Virginia Community Corrections Grant Program is intended to provide a means for Read More…
