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The following email was received a few days ago by Ridgeview News regarding the check fraud crime committed against the Town of Grantsville in December 2025. We are extremely grateful for the Virginia State Police and the West Virginia State Police working to solve this crime against our community. We are praying for the arrest Read More…
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, February 23, 2026 @ 5:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer Followed by Pledge of Allegiance II. Call to Order III. Board of Equalization and Review IV. Public Comment – please indicate on the sign in sheet* if you would like to address the Commission V. Review and Approve Minutes VI. Unfinished Business a. Consider Courthouse Amazon Account b. Consider Choosing County Logo/Seal VII. New Business a. Consider Software Systems for Tax Preparation Read More…
Minnie Hamilton Health System (MHHS) and Roane County Emergency Squad (RCES) are pleased to announce the signing of a new collaborative agreement for ambulance transport services, effective March 1, 2026. After thoughtful review of regional service needs and long-term sustainability, both organizations believe this partnership represents the strongest and most effective path forward. Under this Read More…
UPPER WEST FORK CAP, INC. NOTICE TO PERFORMANCE COMPANIES. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Construction of a 40’ x 80’Community Park Building The Board of Directors (Board) of the Upper West Fork Community Park (Park) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the construction of a 40’ x 80’community park building during the 2026 building season. The Read More…
Photo by Kiera McKown A large rock slide has occurred in the area of 20769 South Calhoun Hwy. WV Department of Highways are working to remove it. Please be careful driving through the area, the rains last night may have loosened rocks in other areas as well.
On , February 13, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m. Cpl. Brian Young of the Grantsville, WV State Police was contacted by Calhoun County 911 in reference to child abuse that had been reported at Arnoldsburg Elementary School in CalhounCounty, WV. Cpl. Young contacted CPS and drove to Arnoldsburg Elementary school to speak to the 7 Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – More than 1,100 eighth grade students from throughout the state submitted artwork in West Virginia’s first-ever “I Voted!” Sticker Contest hosted by the WV Secretary of State’s Office. The next step in the contest is for the general public to vote. Back in December, Secretary of State Kris Warner announced the contest to design a Read More…
Following a request for an update on the Jacob McCumbers case which was bound over in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County; Special Prosecutor Elizabeth Coffey responded with the following statement regarding Charges against Mr. McCumbers of 50 counts – 61-08D-05(a) – Sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian to a child. “The case is Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission and Board of Equalization and Review was called to order on Wednesday, February 13, 2026 at 1:32 p.m. by President Commissioner Lupardus. Commissioner Arthur opened the meeting in prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Others present: Commissioner Rush, Commissioner Arthur by phone, County Administrator Jennifer Randolph, County Clerk Whitney Butler, Sheriff Graham Read More…
The weather finally warmed and much of the snow has melted although there are yet icy spots. Last week with clear main roads it was obvious to spot the problem areas, mostly driveways that caused water to run out on the road making icy spots [black ice]. In olden days the county would send out Read More…