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From the inception of the Ridgeview News, one of the primary goals has been to keep the community aware of what’s happening with our local government and keep them accountable. We’ve suffered long enough at the hands of politicians who control the government for their own benefit without regard for the consequences to the citizens Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) took home three out of 10 regional awards in the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards, in competition with 13 other southeastern states. The awards were presented at the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Arkansas. Sponsored by the Read More…
CALHOUN COUNTY, WV – Calhoun County Route 9/2, Henry’s Fork Road, will be closed, from milepost 0.00, to milepost 2.91, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and Friday, August 23, 2024, for several culvert replacements. The roadway will be closed; however, emergency vehicles will be accommodated. The roadway Read More…
The West Fork Riding Club ring was in great shape. Special thanks to the gate crew, ring crew, and gate admission crew. A great big thanks to Rita Blevins for the goodies for the cake walk and feeding us in the booth. We love you Rita. Show results for August 3rd show are: 1. Open halter: 1st Lexi Read More…
Harry Dorn Nettles, 86, of Gassaway entered into the presence of the Lord Sunday, august 18, 2024 after a short illness. He was born January 3, 1938, at Gip, a son of the late Donnie and Nannie (Stalnaker) Nettles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Given) Nettles; Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Read More…
Sheriff Graham Knight would like to make all citizens aware of the seriousness of passing stopped school buses. Reducing the incidence of illegal passing of stopped school buses is easier said than done. The solution to this complex problem requires the involvement and cooperation of many groups (motorists, school bus drivers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, Read More…
Judge Anita Harold Ashley presided over Calhoun Circuit Court on Tuesday, August 20th with five cases set for trial. In case 24-F-1, State of West Virginia vs. Ryan Andrew Snider, charged with one count of Manufacturing a Controlled Substance was set for trial but Prosecuting Attorney Michael Hick informed Judge Ashley that he had really Read More…
The opinion of this writer does not align with the opinions and beliefs of The Ridgeview News A West Virginia US Senate seat is open after Joe Manchin bowed out. The Democratic candidate, Glenn Elliott, is an 8-year mayor of Wheeling, WV, who’s done a great job for the city. Wheeling has one of the fastest growing economies in West Read More…
