News

First Lady Justice announces plans for annual Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration

CHARLESTON, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice announced today plans for the 2024 Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration, which will be held Saturday, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the West Virginia Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. “Year after year, the Easter celebration enchants hearts and ignites joy across Read More…

News

Foster Care Coalition Launches Statewide Recruitment Campaign to Address Foster Parent Shortage

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), along with Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, Mission West Virginia, and ten foster care agencies have joined in collaboration to launch a statewide campaign focused on recruiting foster parents and addressing the shortage of foster care placements in West Virginia. The campaign’s message targets single and Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University’s 2024 Alumni Award Recipients Announced

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University has announced the names of its 2024 Alumni Award recipients. The distinguished group includes: Alumnus of the Year William “Bill” Pitzer ‘81; Alumni Achievement Award recipient Tracy Samples ‘92; Community Achievement Award honorees Dennis Fitzpatrick ‘73 and Evelyn Post ‘69; Outstanding Teacher Award recipients Kimberly (Handley) Hunt ‘02 and Read More…

Community Events News

Invitation to the Bootstraps Meeting On Saturday, March 9th

The 1982 Foundation announces their Bootstraps meeting will be held this Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at our offices at 354 Main Street (2nd floor). Lunch will be provided. Ridgeview News will be live streaming from Facebook the first portion of the meeting where they’ll be sharing an update on the Read More…

Government

Gov. Justice, West Virginia National Guard announce new state partnership with African nation of Gabon

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Gabon in central Africa for the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, expanding its successful program to a third partner nation.  “I’m thrilled to announce this groundbreaking partnership with Gabon because it’s Read More…

Government News

City Attorney Reads Findings of Complaint Filed Against the City of Grantsville

The Town Council for the City of Grantsville met on Monday, March 4th, 2024 for their regularly scheduled meeting. Under citizens concerns, resident Gaylen Duskey stated that he had gotten a water bill for 17,000 gallons in usage. The meter is currently showing a leak and he requested the City’s help on location.  Mayor Robert Read More…

Accident News Schools

Statement from Superintendent Michael Fitzwater

Ridgeview News reached out to Michael Fitzwater, Superintendent of Schools for a statement on the current condition of the students involved in the Monday night accident on Route 16. The following statement was provided. As a continued effort to update the Calhoun County community regarding the bus accident that occurred on the evening of March 4th, here Read More…

News

Gov. Justice issues statement on negotiations with federal Department of Education

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today regarding ongoing negotiations between his office and the federal Department of Education concerning COVID-19 funding sent directly from the federal government to county school boards and higher education institutions. “Let me be very clear on this issue: there is no $465 million ‘clawback’ on the table, Read More…