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…
Warning Regarding Passing a School Bus with Lights Flashing
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…
Multiple Plea Agreements in Calhoun Circuit Court
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…
COULD WEST VIRGINIA GET ANOTHER SENATOR BYRD – PLEASE!
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…
Annual Ox Roast This Saturday!
August 24th- Will be the 64th Annual Mt. Zion Ox Roast from 11am to 5pm, at the Mount Zion Park (old park as some refer to it). Meals are $11.00, this is an annual fundraising event that provides financial support for the upkeep and maintenance of the community park. So, bring your family and friends Read More…
Town of Grantsville Once Again Requesting 60% Rate Increase
TOWN OF GRANTSVILLEAN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE TO CUSTOMERSOF THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE TOWN OF GRANTSVILLEBE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GRANTSVILLE: The following rates and charges are hereby fixed, determined and established for municipal water services provided to all customers of the Town Read More…
WVDNR CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF AWARD-WINNING CALENDAR
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and in stores around the state. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR publishing the popular calendar, which helps fund important Wildlife Resources Section programs. Calendars Read More…
Glenville State University Foundation presents donation to Clarksburg Black Heritage Festival
CLARKSBURG, WV – Glenville State University President Dr. Mark A. Manchin and Diversity Coordinator Brian Hill met with James Griffin, Chair of the Black Heritage Festival Board of Directors, to present a $5,000 donation on behalf of the GSU Foundation. . “It’s an honor to present this donation to such an important organization.” Dr. Manchin said. Read More…