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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To help promote National Safe Boating Week and encourage safe boating practices during the Memorial Day weekend, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Section is increasing the number of water patrols and reminding boaters about the state’s boating laws and regulations. “I want to thank our DNR Police for Read More…
Submitted by Rebecca Swisher Ten students were awarded their Nursing Assistant pin on May 6th at Calhoun Gilmer’s first, stand-alone, CNA Pinning Ceremony. Receiving their pin signifies the students have completed all eligibility requirements to sit for the OHFLAC CNA Registry Exam. The history and meaning of the ceremony were presented by Jaiden Francis, Cameron Cogar, Read More…
First Lady Cathy Justice is excited to announce The Great West Virginia Hot Dog Sauce Cook-Off in honor of WV’s 161st birthday! Send your recipe in today! Best of luck to everyone and may the best doggone chili sauce win! Submit your recipe here: https://bit.ly/44SSTPY
The opinion of this writer is not the opinion of the Ridgeview News. However, on Memorial Day Weekend I am reminded that our United States Soldiers died for the freedom of all Americans to say what it is that they believe. ”The cure for democracy is more democracy.” Jane Addams, feminist activist (1860-1935) Our current Supreme Read More…
Reduced cost cat and dog spaying and neutering is available now. The Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) can assist low-income Calhoun County homes with 50% of their pet’s spay/neuter fee. It is cheaper to spay a pet than to pay the costs of caring for one litter of puppies or kittens. Donations of dry cat Read More…
This coming Saturday, May 25, 2024, the 1982 Foundation will be opening their new $1 million swimming pool, the Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center! The event will begin at 1:00 pm. An old man will be the first to dive off the high dive for the grand opening; a gentlemen from the class of 1978 (whose Read More…
Billie Jo Minney, 72, of Clover, WV, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV. She was born August 27, 1951, in Calhoun County, WV, the daughter of the late Ressie and Emma Jean Helmick Minney. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Judy Read More…
