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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and military leaders at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes to recognize Major Edwin Stanfield and Major Ryan Reynolds for their extraordinary acts of heroism during a November attack on West Virginia National Guardsmen. “When faced with a threat – the ambush of Read More…
Burl “Don” McVey, 84, of Elizabeth, Wirt County, passedaway on May 2, 2026, at Elizabeth Care Center in Elizabeth. He was born on August 6, 1941, in Pee Wee, a son of the late Roy and Edna (Fluharty) McVey. Don was a veteran of the United States Army, a construction worker, and a lifelong Wirt Read More…
Calhoun County is proud to recognize our outstanding students who earned the prestigious West Virginia Golden Horseshoe Award, one of the state’s highest honors for knowledge of WV history and civics. Congratulations Brooke Brown and Alayna Wolford! These students have shown exceptional dedication, curiosity, and pride in our Mountain State. We couldn’t be prouder of Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met on Monday, April 27th, 2026 with Commission President Eric Lupardus, Commissioner Craig Arthur and Commissioner Lee Rush. Prayer was lead by Jim Hughes. The meeting opened with public water system discussions with a member of the Mt Zion PSD present as well as representatives from WV Rural Water. The Commission Read More…
27.95-INCH, 5.65-POUND FISH CAUGHT AT PRIVATE PRESTON COUNTY POND IN APRIL April 29, 2026 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that Matt Born of Reedsville, West Virginia, has caught a new state record chain pickerel. Born landed the 27.95-inch, 5.65-pound fish on April 21 using a homemade spinner on Read More…
The previous Ballots published on The Ridgeview News were inadvertently published with a lower portion not visible. Below are the rescanned fully visible versions.
May is Older Americans Month, and it serves to recognize the contributions of older adults all over the U.S. Throughout their lives, older Americans have contributed to society by working, volunteering, voting, raising children, and engaging in about a hundred other activities that help their families and their communities. However, while we’re observing this month, Read More…
Mental Health Awareness Month educates people about the impact of mental illness on individuals’ lives, regardless of their personal experiences. It also highlights available services and resources for those facing mental health challenges, and promotes ways to advocate for mental health. Raising mental health awareness and engaging in its related activities is important for several Read More…
Trooper H.D. Hickman filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County on April 27th, 2026 stating that on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at approximately 1:45 a.m. he was performing a road patrol on Pink Road in Calhoun County, WV when he observed a black in color, Later determined to be a Honda Victory Read More…
Charleston, WV — The West Virginia Republican Party is urging voters across the Mountain State to take advantage of early voting opportunities for the upcoming Republican Primary Election, scheduled from April 29 through May 9.Early voting provides a convenient and secure way for eligible voters to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.“Secretary Kris Warner has done an Read More…