Community News Schools

Celebrating the ABC’s of the Class of 2024

The Senior Class of Calhoun Middle High School were given the opportunity to provide the information in this series of highlights, as an introduction to the graduating class of 2024. Some chose, their name only, others answered a few questions, but none the less we are proud as a community of each and every student Read More…

Community News Schools

Celebrating the ABC’s of the Class of 2024

The Senior Class of Calhoun Middle High School were given the opportunity to provide the information in this series of highlights, as an introduction to the graduating class of 2024. Some chose, their name only, others answered a few questions, but none the less we are proud as a community of each and every student Read More…

News

WAG Trap-Neuter-Return on May 14

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Big Bend area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them Read More…

Op-Ed

From Whence Jobs, Calhoun?

Over the course of this campaign, I have talked about flood control and water expansion, about roads and about commissioners keeping office hours at the courthouse. But the subject I have discussed the most with voters, about which they have the mo-st questions, is bringing opportunity to Calhoun. They are used to, but dissatisfied with Read More…

News

Loss of Land Line Phones and Internet Service due to Vehicle Fire

Much of Calhoun County was without Internet on Sunday evening and through much of the night because of a Liberty Hill Vehicle Fire. The Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department responded to 3324 Arnoldsburg Road, after three tones for Arnoldsburg VFD resulted in no availability of their members. Roane County also responded, but due to Read More…

Government News

Grantsville Town Council Meeting to Discuss Rate Increase Denial?

Although Ridgeview News is no longer privy to County or City information except through their porch news, it appears the meeting date was changed from the regularly scheduled first Monday of the month to Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Several items of interest are up for discussion including the 1% sales tax addition for the city, Read More…

News Obituary

Bryson Cole Marks Obituary

Bryson Cole Marks gained his angel wings on May 1, 2024 at the age of 19 months after a short battle for his life in the hospital, CAMC-Women’s and Children’s. Bryson was born in Charleston, WV, on September 7, 2022, to parents, Tim and Jaylen Jarvis Marks.  He was a very lovable child, always smiling Read More…