Government News

Grantsville Town Council Meeting to Discuss Rate Increase Denial?

Although Ridgeview News is no longer privy to County or City information except through their porch news, it appears the meeting date was changed from the regularly scheduled first Monday of the month to Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Several items of interest are up for discussion including the 1% sales tax addition for the city, Read More…

News Obituary

Bryson Cole Marks Obituary

Bryson Cole Marks gained his angel wings on May 1, 2024 at the age of 19 months after a short battle for his life in the hospital, CAMC-Women’s and Children’s. Bryson was born in Charleston, WV, on September 7, 2022, to parents, Tim and Jaylen Jarvis Marks.  He was a very lovable child, always smiling Read More…

News Schools Sports

Calhoun Students Sign on For Glenville State University Cheer Team

Three Calhoun students and Cheer Team members coached by Calhoun Cheer Coach, Whitney Butler, have now signed on to cheer at the next level with Glenville State University’s Cheer squad, coached by Head Coach Bridgett Carr. Nyla Warner, Grace Vincent and Jacy Stehman met with Coach Carr to sign on the line and begin their Read More…

Government News

Governor Justice Provides Fiscal Year 2024 Update

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia registered a $114.5 million surplus in April with total General Revenue collections coming in at $634.7 million. Through ten months of Fiscal Year 2024, cumulative revenue collections of $4.703 billion stand at $637.5 million ahead of the official yearly estimate. “This is exactly what seven years Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency, suspends FAFSA requirement for statefinancial aid programs

CHARLESTON, WV — Amid ongoing problems with the U.S. Department of Education’s rollout of a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students applying for financial aid for college this fall, Gov. Jim Justice announced April 30th, 2024 that he has temporarily suspended the requirement for students to complete the FAFSA in order to qualify for Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Sampson Faces Burglary and Grand Larceny Charges

In a complaint filed in the Calhoun Magistrate Court on April 30th, 2024 by Trooper Brian Young, he stated that on or about April 10, 2024, 37 year old Travis Sampson, entered a locked residence, located at 319 Granny She Road, Chloe, Calhoun County, WV, while no one was present, He removed multiple household items, Read More…

News

High5Drive Campaign Final Numbers

On Monday, April 1st, the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) kicked off the second year of a campaign to raise awareness and funds for the 21 Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the state. Throughout April, #High5Drive asked individuals and businesses to give a High 5 and donate $5 for each child served at a West Virginia CAC last year. Read More…

Community Events News

WV Molasses Festival Announce Pageant Date

The 10th annual WV Molasses Festival Pageant has been scheduled for June 15th, 2024. DEADLINE IS MAY 25.Jr Royalty Applications are available at: https://form.jotform.com/241149092864057Teen and Queen Applications please click here: https://form.jotform.com/241128846768064PLEASE REMBEMBER YOU MUST SUBMIT PAPERWORK, PICTURE (if applicable) AND PAYMENT TO BE COMPLETLY REGISTERED.