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 & Dog Spaying/Neutering Available
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…
Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center Grand Opening on Saturday
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 Minnie Obituary
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…
Gov. Justice issues statement following end of special session
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the conclusion of a special session in which the West Virginia Legislature passed all 15 bills listed on his call.“I have been extremely disappointed in the behavior of a few of our legislators over the last few days. For months now, I have demanded that Read More…
Norman Receives Civil Air Patrol Promotion
Kyle Norman, a member of the Calhoun Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was promoted in a ceremony at CAP Headquarters in Grantsville on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Cadet Norman has been a member of CAP for nearly three years and was promoted in rank from Cadet Senior Airman to Cadet Staff Sergeant. Read More…