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Are We Really Out to “Get” the Powers that Be?

By Publisher Shari Johnson Since the Ridgeview News began in January 2022, the political climate has changed. It’s not a bragging point, (that’s not who I am) But it is the reality of the situation that when Ridgeview News began making Government Meetings accessible through video and reporting of just the facts, the citizens became Read More…

Fishing News

WVDNR STOCKS 61 WATERS DURING WEEK OF JANUARY 29

W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced on Monday that the following waters were stocked during the week of January 29: While daily trout stockings are not announced in advance, the WVDNR publishes a list of recently stocked waters at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking. Anglers may also find out what waters have been stocked by calling Read More…

News Obituary

Eugene Forest Marks Obituary

Eugene Forest Marks, 92, formerly of the Millstone, WV, community, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of   February 6, 2024, at Minnie Hamilton Health System Long-Term Facility, Grantsville, WV, where he had been a resident for over four years. Eugene was born June 30, 1931, in Calhoun County, a son of the late Pearl and Read More…

News Obituary

Kimberly Kay McCray Obituary

Kimberly Kay McCray, 62,of Mcfarlan, WV, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Kim was born June 11, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of the late Kenneth Davidson and Gladys Sutphin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Elaine Fletcher and Priscilla Read More…

News Schools

GSU Announces President’s and Provost’s Honor List

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University (GSU) has announced the names of GSU students who attained the President’s Honor List and the Provost’s Honor List for the Fall 2023 semester. To be named to the President’s Honor List, a student must have a 4.0 grade point average. To be named to the Provost’s Honor List, Read More…

Community Events News

February 10th Open House at Calhoun Historical Society

February 10 Open House The Historical Society will be having an Open House in the Stump House Hotel.  We are showing to the public for the first time the new staircase that was completed by Galaxy Woodworking in January.  It features a 100+yr old newel post, spindles and railing that were beautifully refurbished by Galaxy, Read More…

Business Community Events News

Shop Local – Win Big! Grand Prize Drawing Sponsored by the 1982 Foundation

County Wide Event- Shop Local & Win Big!!*Grand Prize: $500 Cash Sponsored by The 1982 Foundation*Other Prizes Sponsored by Calhoun Banks and MHHS Shopper Objectives *How to get your tickets! All you have to do is save your receipts!! Prize Drawings will take place on Monday Evening February 12th, 2024. We will go live to Read More…

Government News

DoHS Accepting Public Comments on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 2024 State Plan

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) announced public comments will be accepted on the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 State Plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program from February 5, 2024, through March 18, 2024. The TANF program is a federal block grant program that provides Read More…