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…

Community Government News

Gov. Patrick Morrisey Expedites $1.1 Million in Food Bank Funding to Anticipate Delayed SNAP Benefits

Vulnerable West Virginians Held Hostage by Senate Democrats as Shutdown Continues CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced he will expedite $1.1 million of appropriated and emergency funding to West Virginia food banks. The decision comes as vulnerable West Virginians are likely to have their November SNAP benefits delayed by the Democrat shutdown.  “While vulnerable Read More…

News Schools

Arnoldsburg Elementary School 1st Nine Weeks 25-26 Honor Roll

Principal’s honor roll – All As Kindergarten – Charlotte Bain, Ainsley Davis, Alexander Hall, Dauson Harris, Scarlett Houchin, Gracelynn Hughes, Dallas Mace, Ethan Morris, Spencer Parsons, Emma Starcher, Ryder Swisher First Grade – Rylan Arthur, Kason Carder, Reed Falls, Greyson Grogg, Ronin Gungle, Sofia Jones, Lydia Long, Kaden Marks, Alivia Nichols, Henry Poore, Jacob Rose Read More…

Government News

WVDNR ANNOUNCES PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTING DATES FOR NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE OFFICER JOBS

TESTS FOR NRPO CANDIDATES SCHEDULED IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource (WVDNR) announced today that physical agility tests (PAT) have been scheduled in October and November for anyone interested in applying to become a Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO). “Serving as a West Virginia Natural Resources Police Officer Read More…

Government News

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY ANNOUNCES STATE POLICE AND ICE ARREST 60 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN ONE MONTH

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the West Virginia State Police have arrested 60 illegal immigrants in the state since beginning operations through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program.  “My administration continues to take aggressive action to combat illegal immigration with the support of President Donald Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem, and ICE,” said Read More…