Community Events News

Roane County 4-H Participates in WVU Day at the WV Legislature

A group of over 40 Roane County 4-H members, cloverbuds, parents, grandparents, and volunteers participated in the WVU Day at the WV Legislature on January 30 to celebrate the change-making efforts of WVU and WVU Extension across West Virginia.  This free event featured information and activities from organizations across WVU.  The annual event highlighted areas of opportunity for Read More…

Government News Politics

WV State Senate Passes Resolution in Support of Texas Border Protection

Resolution Passed 32-1 After Floor Debate CHARLESTON, W.Va.- Members of the West Virginia State Senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of Texas Governor Abbott and Texas’ right to self-defense regarding the ongoing crisis of illegal immigration at the nation’s southern border.  The resolution passed by a vote of 32-1.  Lead sponsor of the resolution was Read More…

Business Farming/Agriculture News

Beef Quality Assurance Training planned for February 27

Submitted by: Brandy Brabham, WVU Extension Agent—Roane County, 304-927-0975 There will be a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training held on Tuesday, February 27 at 6 p.m. at Roane County Library Meeting Room in Spencer, WV. This training is free and it does not matter what county you live in to participate in the training. The certification is good for three years. Dinner will be provided. BQA is a national program that not Read More…

Community Events News

The Truth Regarding Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department

Commissioner Craig Arthur reported last night on Social Media that he attended the Grantsville Volunteer Fir e Department regarding the recent rumors that Station 100 had been taken over by the State. He said “It disturbs me that people in our community are spouting off things without verifying that it is true. I want to Read More…

News Schools Sports

Calhoun Boys Basketball Stats for 23/24 Season

Provided by MAX PREPS Calhoun Basketball Team Season Stats (2023-24) Mascot Red Devils Team Varsity 2023-24 Colors Red, White Coach N/A Address 50 Underwood Cr, Mt. Zion, WV 26151 Overall 13-7 Region 5-5 State (WV) Rank 100 League Little Kanawha – East Division WV Class A Game Stats # Athlete Name GP MPG PPG DEFR Read More…

Politics

Trump MAGA vs. Western Democracy

By Deirdre Purdy This writer does not represent the views and opinions of Ridgeview News. Shut Down the Treason Caucus The MAGA Republicans are playing a dangerous political game that threatens America’s place in the world and the precarious balance of world power.  In thrall to Donald Trump, they refuse to appropriate $60 billion to aid Ukraine’s defense. If Ukraine falls, it would Read More…

Community Events News Sports

Youth Basketball Stats for February 17th

2nd & 3rd Grade 2/17/24 Team Sampson 6 Team Jarvis 8 Team Sampson Savannah Sampson Played but didn’t score 2 Henry Played but didn’t score Played but didn’t score Brenton 2 6 Reese Dow 4 Played but didn’t score Played but didn’t score Played but didn’t score Played but didn’t score Team Sampson 2 Team Read More…

Featured News Politics

2024 Lincoln Day Dinner: A Night Well Spent & Well Attended

Several high profile office holders, candidates and running mates attended the Calhoun Republican Lincoln Day Dinner at the Arnoldsburg Community Park on Saturday evening, February 17th. Governor Jim Justice spoke to a packed house at the annual event, holding a fireside chat in front of the park fireplace with Crystal Mersh. The 175 attendees at Read More…