Health News News

Certain Frozen Shrimp Advisory in West Virginia Markets

Certain raw frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati (doing business as BMS Foods), a company located in Indonesia, and sold at Walmart stores in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TX, and WV.  These products include the following product names, lot codes, and best by dates:  Additional Read More…

Government News

Commission Agenda Announced for August 25th Meeting

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, August 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – please indicate on the sign in sheet* if you would like to address the Commission IV. Unfinished Business a. Appointment of Three Citizens to Livestock Claim Review Committee b. Open and Review Proposals for Telephone System/Telephone Service V. New Business a. Discuss/Approve Procedures for County Administrator to Carry Read More…

Government News Uncategorized

August 19th Commission Meeting Provides Improved Salaries for Sheriff’s Dept.

The Calhoun County Commission held a special meeting on August 19th, 2025 at 4 p.m. The following Delegations spoke during that meeting: Gaylen Duskey-  Thanked the commission for working to make improvements.  Asked the commission to look into the townsfinancials and consider a metro government where the town would be absorbed by the county. Crystal Mersh- Asked the commission to Read More…

Government News

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION IN FUNDING TO FIGHT CHILD ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the awarding of more than $2.5 million in grant funding to support critical programs throughout West Virginia aimed at addressing child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault. More than $2.1 million was awarded to 22 programs working to address child abuse and neglect and nearly $400,000 to address and prosecute Read More…

News Obituary

Paul Douglas Lewellen Obituary

Paul Douglas Lewellen, 60 of Tanner, WV; departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born December 21, 1964 in Detroit, MI; son of the late Collum Lewellen and Bettie (Peeler) Lewellen Shanahan. Paul was a life long tool and die maker, who enjoyed classic Read More…

Government News

Grantsville City Government Continues to Prove Unstable

Ridgeview News was notified this morning that newly elected Grantsville Town Recorder Shannon Waldron has resigned. This, as questions continue to arise about the stability of the Calhoun County Seat’s local Government. Ridgeview News asked Mayor John Villines this morning, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, if it were true that Waldron had resigned for which he Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

ANNUAL HUNTING AND FISHING SHOW RETURNS TO STONEWALL RESORT ON SEPT. 6

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that tickets are now on sale for National Hunting and Fishing Day, the state’s largest outdoor-focused celebration, returning to Stonewall Resort State Park in Roanoke on Saturday, Sept. 6. Hosted in partnership with the West Virginia Wildlife Federation, this annual event showcases the Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Villers Arrested for Violating Personal Safety Order and Parole Violation

On August 8th, 2025, Deputy H.M. Stephens filed a complaint in the Court of Magistrate Lora Davis against James Darrell Villers of Pine Creek Road in Grantsville. Deputy Stephens stated that on August 8th, 2025 at approximately 6:24 p.m., she and Chief Deputy C.R. Stephens served a personal safety order to James Villers. Approximately 5 Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission to Hold Special Meeting on Tuesday

Calhoun County Commission SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETINGTuesday, August 19, 2025 @ 4:00 pm AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer * please stand II. Call to Order III. Delegations/Requests * please indicate if you wish to address the commission on the sign-in sheet IV. Consider raise for janitor V. Sheriff Request: A. Consider moving Cindy Steele from part time tax deputy to full time tax deputy B​Consider wage increase Read More…