Opinion

COULD WEST VIRGINIA GET ANOTHER SENATOR BYRD – PLEASE!

The opinion of this writer does not align with the opinions and beliefs of The Ridgeview News A West Virginia US Senate seat is open after Joe Manchin bowed out.  The Democratic candidate, Glenn Elliott, is an 8-year mayor of Wheeling, WV, who’s done a great job for the city.  Wheeling has one of the fastest growing economies in West Read More…

Government News

Town of Grantsville Once Again Requesting 60% Rate Increase

TOWN OF GRANTSVILLEAN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE TO CUSTOMERSOF THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE TOWN OF GRANTSVILLEBE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE: The following rates and charges are hereby fixed, determined and established for municipal water services provided to all customers of the Town Read More…

News

WVDNR CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF AWARD-WINNING CALENDAR

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and in stores around the state. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR publishing the popular calendar, which helps fund important Wildlife Resources Section programs. Calendars Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Foundation presents donation to Clarksburg Black Heritage Festival

CLARKSBURG, WV – Glenville State University President Dr. Mark A. Manchin and Diversity Coordinator Brian Hill met with James Griffin, Chair of the Black Heritage Festival Board of Directors, to present a $5,000 donation on behalf of the GSU Foundation. . “It’s an honor to present this donation to such an important organization.” Dr. Manchin said. Read More…

Community Events News Regional News

International Overdose Awareness Day Observance Ceremony ~ Friday, August 30, 2024

Local communities in Roane County and around the world are coming together on Friday, August 30, 2024 to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. Observed on August 31 every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change that reduces Read More…

News

Wirt County Route 3, Munday Road, Will be Closed Beginning on Monday, August 19, 2024

West Virginia Department of Transportation WIRT COUNTY, WV – Wirt County Route 3, Munday Road, will be closed at the intersection of WV 5, from milepost 4.0, to milepost 2.0, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., beginning on Monday, August 19, 2024, through Friday, August 23, 2024, for a paving project. The roadway will be Read More…