News

WEST VIRGINIA AND DIVERSIFIED ENERGY LAUNCH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND WELL PLUGGING FUND

The “Mountain State Plugging Fund” is a groundbreaking partnership that provides financial assurance for oil and gas well retirement at no cost to taxpayers CHARLESTON, West Virginia and BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — (October 16, 2025) Governor Patrick Morrisey, in partnership with Diversified Energy (NYSE & LSE: DEC), today announced a groundbreaking agreement to establish the nation’s first Read More…

Government News

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Appointments to State Boards

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced key appointments to state boards, recognizing outstanding West Virginians who bring extensive experience and a dedication to serving the people of our state.  West Virginia Parole Board Governor Morrisey has appointed Donnie Lee Adkins II  to the West Virginia Parole Board. A respected legal professional, Adkins is the owner Read More…

Education News

Ridgeview Addresses BOE at October Meeting Regarding Questionable Leadership

The Calhoun Board of Education met for the LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) meeting at the Arnoldsburg Elementary School on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. Following the LSIC meeting the Regularly scheduled October meeting was held in the Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. Under Delegations, Shari Johnson Publisher of Ridgeview News addressed the Board saying: “I have Read More…

Business News

URGENT NOTICE TO BUSINESS OWNERS: Beware of 2026 Annual Report solicitations from third parties

Charleston, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is issuing an important notice to West Virginia business owners regarding third-party solicitations to file 2026 Annual Reports on their behalf. According to Secretary Warner, the solicitations have the appearance of an official government form, but are not government approved, reviewed, or official notices in any manner. These Read More…

Government News

McCumbers resigns from Calhoun Commission, Lee Rush Appointed to Fill Position

The Calhoun County Commission gave special recognition to Becky Keener, Calhoun County resident, for what is considered a life saving effort in finding missing resident David Deiter, who was reported missing on September 28th. Through Mrs. Keeners efforts Mr. Deiter was found and rescued a few days later a distance from his home at the Read More…