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Free beginner-friendly webinar for state and local history enthusiasts CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Archives & History (WVAH) and West Virginia State Historic Office (WV SHPO) are offering an educational webinar titled “Research Tools for Historic Homes: Your DIY Toolkit.” Enhance your efforts to learn more about the historic places within your community, even your own Read More…
After a year of fiscal discipline and reforms enacted by the Morrisey Administration, general revenue collections in 2025 exceed estimates by $128 million CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a tax relief package proposal for the upcoming legislative session today. The package included a cut to personal income taxes, a reform of the historic rehab Read More…
Charleston, W.Va – Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced the official Candidate Filing Period for West Virginia’s May 12th Primary Election. Registered voters interested in running for public office in 2026 must file on or between Monday, January 12th, and Saturday, January 31st. Candidates who must file with the Secretary of State’s Office include those running for Read More…
The organizational meeting of the Calhoun County Commission was called to order on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:02 a.m. by President Commissioner Craig Arthur. Others present: Commissioner Eric Lupardus, Commissioner Lee Rush, and County Administrator, Jennifer Randolph. Commissioner Arthur led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer, followed by Lupardus introducing Brian Read More…
Stanley D. “Bub” Starcher Jr., 45 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence due to an unexpected illness. He was born July 10, 1980 in Grantsville, WV; son of Stanley D. Starcher of Glenville and the late Virginia Lea “Jenny” (Metz) Starcher. Stanley Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement regarding the capture of Nicolás Maduro: “I applaud President Donald Trump and his national security team for taking decisive action to hold Nicolás Maduro accountable and for confronting the criminal networks that have operated throughout Venezuela with impunity for far too long. “A global narco-terrorist, Nicolás Read More…
Free beginner-friendly webinar for state and local history enthusiasts CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Archives & History (WVAH) and West Virginia State Historic Office (WV SHPO) are offering an educational webinar titled “Research Tools for Historic Homes: Your DIY Toolkit.” Enhance your efforts to learn more about the historic places within your community, even your own Read More…
The follow property was listed as transferred for the month of December 2025.
The following marriages were filed in the Calhoun County Clerk’s Office and provided to the Ridgeview News for December 2025. Application Date: 10/29/2025 Marriage Date: 11/02/2025 Groom: THOMAS RAY HUGHES Age: 22 City-State: BIG BEND WV Book: 22 Page: 62Bride: BROOKLYN NICHOLE KEENER Age: 21 City-State: BIG BEND WV Application Date: 11/04/2025 Marriage Date: 11/04/2025 Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission released their 2026 meeting dates with color coding at the bottom of the calendar. Meeting dates are subject to change when necessary.