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North Star Fall Child Crimes Conference 2024-Sponsored by Celanese

On October 1st and 2nd, North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) will hold its Fall Conference for the third consecutive year.  The first one was held at Stonewall Resort in 2022.  In 2023, Greg Collins, executive director of NSCAC, moved the conference to Parkersburg in an attempt to highlight the Mid-Ohio Valley.  “We have a lot to offer in Wood County.  Downtown PKB, the Read More…

Community Events News

Glenville State University Health Sciences Expansion Facility Ribbon Cutting

President Mark A. Manchin announces a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly built College of Health Sciences at the Waco Center on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at 12:00pm. in front of the main entrance of the Waco Center. Join Glenville State Board of  Governors, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate the opening of this Read More…

Government News

Town of Grantsville Once Again on PSC Docket

The West Virginia Public Service District has permitted the continuance of the Town of Grantsville Rate Increase but has placed the matter on the WV PSC Docket for investigation and possible suspension of the increase in rates due to a petition filed by Grantsville residents. Below is the document filed in the office of the Read More…

News Schools

Statement from Michael Fitzwater, Superintendent of Schools Regarding Threats

This message is in response to the recent online threats made against schools across the state within the last 24 hours. As always, we take all school threats very seriously. I am in direct communication with state and local authorities, as well as the Director of Homeland Security. All reported threats are being thoroughly investigated. Read More…

News Sports

Ashley Selected for Lifetime Service to Wrestling in National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Photo provided by Billie Ashley. Pictured left to right: Coaches Mike Stump, Matt Ashley and Joe Burton. The camaraderie and friendship of those in local West Virginia sports bears no grudge but deep respect across county lines which was no more apparent than in the coaching relationship/friendship of former Wrestling Coaches Mike Stump and John Read More…

Community Health News News

Calhoun County Family Support Center Receives $50,000

The Calhoun County Family Support Center is incredibly thankful to have received a $50,000.00 donation from Aetna Better Health of WV. The donation is to support and enhance the various direct services we provide the community. Aetna donated 50,000 to each WV FSC to improve sustainability and improve direct services. Aetna Better Health of WV Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice directs Department of Homeland Security, partner agencies to investigate threats of violence to WV schools

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Fusion Center to act as the central repository for all threats of violence received at more than 45 schools in West Virginia. The Governor also directed state agencies to act in a coordinated manner to diligently investigate social media posts and warnings circulating in communities Read More…

Community Events News Schools

Parent Concerns Unwarranted according to Office of Board of Education

Social media posts and phone calls from concerned parents have expressed fear from their children due to rumored threats regarding children’s safety Calhoun Middle High School. Ridgeview news phoned the Calhoun County Board of Education who responded by directing them to their social media page and a post made 19 hours ago regarding threats in Read More…

News Politics

How to Change your Political Party

With the Fall Primary only 53 days away, there is a limited time to change your party affiliation. According to the WV State code §3-2-6 regarding to the Time of registration application before an election: (a) Voter registration before an election closes on the 21st day before the election or on the first day thereafter Read More…