News

Villers Arrested for Escaping Home Incarceration

On Tuesday, October 21st 2025, Parole Officer Jason Reeder contacted Sheriff Graham Knight via telephone to do a check at the location of 965 Pine Creek Road, Grantsville, WV 26147. James Villers was being monitored by the Department Of Corrections and Rehabilitation until he could be taken to St. Joe’s Recovery Center in Parkersburg, WV. Read More…

News

West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey & Planning Grants Now Available

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Historic Preservation Survey and Planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Tourism. Funding for Survey and Planning Grants is appropriated by the United States Congress for preservation efforts through the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund. Read More…

Government News

Commission Looking Into Calhoun School Board – October Meeting

The Calhoun County Commission met for the  first official meeting with newly appointed Commissioner Lee Rush. The first point of business was the special recognition of the Calhoun Middle High School Girls Volleyball Ball Team who won the LKC Volleyball Conference Championship. The commissioners Congratulated to Coaches Charlie Starcher, Samantha Miles and Jennifer Hoskins and Read More…

News Regional News Schools

Glenville State University “Lights Up the Night” with Amphitheater Ribbon Cutting and New Campus Landmark

Glenville, WV – The Glenville State University community gathered on  October 16th to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the University’s new amphitheater and the ceremonial lighting of the “Light on the Hill.” The event, fittingly named “Light Up the Night,” served as both a dedication of GSU’s newest campus landmark and a symbolic reminder of Read More…

Community Guest Writers News

Creston News for the Week of October 26th

A large crowd was on hand Saturday evening for the social event of the season, that is the Creston Halloween party.  From small babies to “seasoned senior citizens” folks came from all around for the gala event.  There were contest judging’s, food and games for the young & young at heart.  It should be noted Read More…

News

CALHOUN MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCE HONOR ROLL

Middle School 4.0 – Principal’s List 3.5-3.99 – Honor Roll  3.0-3.49 – Achievement Roll 5th Grade 5th Grade 5th Grade Raelyn Arnold Kyla Burrows Jayden Boyd Willis Gainer-Pittman Lillian Caldwell Reese Dow Haygan Houchin Dane Davis Adalina Lee Quintin Parkin Olivia Hardman Marcus McGuire Kaelynn Powell Ariel Heiney Kinsley Parsons Abram Kilby Corey Rose Lincoln Read More…

News Schools

Pleasant Hill Elementary Honor Roll ​

Kindergarten Principal’s Honor Roll: Kesslyn Allison, Reagan Boatright, Barrett Probasco, Isabel Richards, Harmoni Lanham, Chase Francis. ​ Regular Honor Roll:Ihla Cone, Grayson Starcher, Jordyn Carpenter. ​ 1st Grade Principal’s Honor Roll: Alexander Boyd, Bentley Crislip, Tryton Small, Zahrina Taylor, Elihu White, Negan Ferrell, Kane Hall, Lucas Johnson, Brenna Page, Remington Richards, Jaxon Snodgress, Lilly Villers, Elijah Yeager. ​ Regular Honor Roll: Colesyn Read More…

Community Government News Schools

Calhoun County School Levy – Report of Expenditures and Reasoning behind no School Resource Officer hire

Ridgeview News has received multiple questions and messages regarding the School Levy that passed in the November 2024 Election year and began being received when the County’s tax year rolled over to the Fiscal year of 2025/2026 which would have been July 1st, 2025. This Levy will run through the year 2030. The Levy was Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Closing Outburst by Defendant Makes Accusatory Statement of Judge Ashley

In the sentencing of Nathan Wayne Bush charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Prosecuting Attorney Michael Hicks told Judge Ashley that Mr. Bush had refused to seek treatment and continued to fail drug testing, knowing that he was facing sentencing. PA Hicks further said that “He would bet the farm Mr. Bush wouldn’t pass Read More…