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July 19-21, 2026 Prepared for the Calhoun County Commission and the Public Aryeh White Board Secretary Mount Zion Public Service District July 27, 2026 This report presents the incident chronology, the conditions that delayed restoration of service, and recommended corrective actions with a primary focus on incidents that caused appreciable delays in the restoration of Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Communications Director Lars Dalseide released the following statement on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding and the Administration’s ongoing review of TANF-funded programs: When this Administration began reviewing West Virginia’s TANF-funded programs, the first data we received described a program in crisis. The state was spending far more each year than the federal Read More…
Ridgeview News ran this post in error yesterday saying the position was at Calhoun Homes. I apologize for the oversight. Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Office Secretary to join our team! This energetic role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of our office environment. As an Office Secretary you will be the first Read More…
The Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation submits this letter in its opposition to the proposed Valley- North Transmission Line. A review of the proposal and consideration of concerns raised by businesses, organizations and residents, leads to the conclusion that this project brings no meaningful benefits to Calhoun County and its surrounding communities throughout West Virginia. Read More…
Community Resources, Inc. (CRI) would like to inform the public that while the organization will no longer be operating from its physical office location in Calhoun County, services to the community will continue without interruption. Community Resources, Inc. remains fully committed to serving individuals and families throughout Calhoun County. Anyone in need of assistance is Read More…
The katydids have been “singing” now for at least two weeks which used to mean ‘six weeks until frost’. There is an “on site” meeting over the replacement of the Creston LKR bridge this week. The Wirt road crew has been fixing bad places on W. Va. 5. Perhaps next they will fix the bad Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that the agency is implementing a new online tool for reporting wildlife disease and mortality in West Virginia, using the data collection program ArcGIS Survey 123. “This application will allow the public to report potentially sick or diseased wildlife, providing important information for wildlife resources Read More…
Hey Shari, Hope all is well. I live here in Calhoun County. Big Bend to be exact. And I wanted to share an experience I had this week as a reminder for everyone to be extra careful this time of year. It was just an ordinary morning. I had taken the trash out to the trash bin Read More…
Ridgeview stands corrected. Good morning. Welcome to Part 3. First, to mention facts. Again. When I emailed Ridgeview last week, I titled the letter, Letter to the Editor Part 2. Not Questions and Answers from a frustrated Mr. Firestine. That was your spin on things. Mr. Firestine is not frustrated. Mr. Firestine is disappointed. So, Read More…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI) and the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy are expanding a heart failure care program that helps patients living in rural areas get specialized cardiovascular support through their local pharmacies. Participating pharmacies will serve as an ongoing point of support for patients between cardiology appointments, helping reinforce care plans and maintain Read More…