Statement From Calhoun Commission Regarding McCumbers Arrest
From Commission Attorney Kevin Harris: A member of the Calhoun County Commission was recently arrested and charged with crimes involving a minor. The Calhoun County Commission does not condone and strongly condemns any such alleged actions and prayers for all of the families involved. We all must have the moral courage in this community to Read More…
School Teacher and Commissioner McCumbers Arrested for 50 Counts of SABAC
In a complaint filed by the West Virginia State Police Child Victim Unit, Jacob Daniel McCumbers was committed to WV Central Regional Jail at 8:05 a.m., Saturday, September 13th, 2025 having been charged with 50 (fifty) counts of Sexual Abuse by Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Person of Trust. Ridgeview News attended the arraignment this morning Read More…
Calhoun Sheriff’s Department takes down West Fork Burglar
A criminal complaint has been filed in Calhoun Magistrate Court on September 11th, 2025 by Deputy H.M. Stephens against John Wesley James. Stephens stated that on September 11, 2025, at approximately 4:43 p.m. she arrived at 20276 South Calhoun Highway with both Sheriff Graham Knight and Chief Deputy C.R. Stephens to investigate a suspicious vehicle Read More…
Wayne Underwood Museum Open to Visitors
The Wayne Underwood Museum, located by the Calhoun Middle High School field will now be open for visitors during home Football games. The Calhoun Athletic Department is seeking suggestions and feedback regarding the museum and is currently accepting monetary, photo and historical item donations.
Special City Council Meeting September 16th
Town of Grantsville, WV Town Council Meeting Agenda September 16, 2025 – 6:00 pm Grantsville City Building 1. Call to Order • Mayor John Villines 2. Roll Call • Council Members Present • Review and approval of minutes from the previous meeting 5. Public Comment • (Limit of 3 minutes per speaker; council may not Read More…
SPECIAL CALHOUN COMMISSION MEETING TODAY
Friday, September 12, 2025 @ 1:30 pm AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance Followed by Prayer II. Call to Order III. New Business a. Consider Budget Revision/Transfer for Sheriff for Professional Services/Training IV. Adjournment – Next Meeting: September 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm Dates to Remember: Tread Lightly Day September 20, 2025
The West Virginia Republican Party Releases Statement on the Assassination of Conservative Icon Charlie Kirk
Charleston, WV — The West Virginia Republican Party released the following statement regarding the assassination of Conservative icon and influencer, Charlie Kirk, which occurred yesterday, September 10th, 2025: The West Virginia Republican Party is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk. We join with our fellow citizens in mourning the loss of a remarkable Read More…
The West Virginia Republican Party Condemns Hateful Social Media Post by Democrat Delegate Anitra Hamilton
Charleston, WV — The West Virginia Republican Party released the following statement regarding social media posts made by Delegate Anitra Hamilton (D-Monongalia) regarding the assassination of Conservative icon and influencer, Charlie Kirk. When people show you who they are, believe them. While millions of Americans are reeling from the very public assassination of founder of Turning Read More…
West Fork Riding Club September Show
Submitted by Shirley Chenoweth Rainy, chilly day but the show must go on. September already! Where has the summer gone? September results are: 1. Open Halter: 1st Sophie Bennett with Dreamer’s Diamond Dust, 2nd Lexi Williams with Dillion, 3rd Garalea Fulks with Skittles, 4th Gentry with Fancy, 5th Abby Hildreth with Daisy, 6th Kelsey Ferguson with My Blue Eye Duchess, Participation: Nevaeh Fulks Read More…


















