CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGTUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 20249:00 a.m.AGENDACall to Order1. Pledge of Allegiance2. Approval of Minutes – September 9, 2024 and September 23, 2024 (Emergency Meeting)IV. Delegations/Requests:A. Melissa O’Brien – BEAD Project SupportB. Crystal Mersh – Avalon UpdateC. Madison Harris – MOVRC – County Park CDBG Project Budget AmendmentV. Reports:A. E911.LEPC and OES B. AmbulanceC. Read More…
Ballot Information for November 5th Election
Say what you about America. Really, you can say what you want about America. We may not like what people say, but praise God they and we have the freedom to say what we believe. For that reason alone you should vote. Because you can. You currently have a voice, a privilege many other countries Read More…
Office of Drug Control Policy Highlights Efforts to Mitigate Impact on Substance-Exposed Infants
During a special meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr. Stephen Loyd, the newly appointed Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) for the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), presented an update on the State’s ongoing efforts to address the critical issue of substance-exposed infants. West Virginia continues to lead the nation in Read More…
Gov. Justice, WVDOT announce weather station improvement contract to replace and upgrade roadside information systems
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announced today the award of a $4.7 million contract to Specialty Groups Inc. to upgrade and install Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations in West Virginia. These roadside weather stations collect data on weather and road conditions and transmit it to the Read More…
Pine Creek Fire Destroys Garage & Truck
Jack and Lola Clark who live in the 6900 block of Pine Creek Road, Mt. Zion West Virginia were home when the fire began in a garage a short distance from their house around 1 p.m. on October 11, 2024. Jack had just come into the house for an afternoon snack of “Dirt Pudding” when Read More…
The Exodus of the Methodist Church – is it happening locally?
By Publisher Shari Johnson In a recent newsletter sent to the Ridgeview News from someone involved with the Wesleyan Covenant Association, (WCA) the Association wrote: How many United Methodists have simply walked away from their congregation? That was the question raised in a recent conversation. A current United Methodist laypersonand business executive who has been observing not only the Great Separation of the denomination over the last couple Read More…
First Baptist Church Celebrating their 191st Year
Grantsville First Baptist Church will be hosting a Church Homecoming event on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. Services will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship service at 11 a.m. with Special Music and Rev. Greg Swisher bringing the Message. Following the service there will be a meal in the church’s fellowship hall. Below Read More…
WEST VIRGINIA’S FALL TURKEY SEASON OPENS OCT. 12
HUNTERS REMINDED TO PURCHASE A LICENSE AND STAMPS BEFORE SEASON STARTS SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that turkey hunting will return to West Virginia when the fall season’s first segment opens in all 55 counties on Oct. 12. “West Virginia has some of Read More…
SPECIAL SPLIT YOUTH, CLASS Q AND CLASS XS ANTLERLESS DEER SEASON OPENS OCT. 19
SELECT ACCESS ROADS ON PUBLIC LAND OPEN TO CLASS Q PERMIT HOLDERS SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that the first segment of a special antlerless deer season for youth hunters, Class Q permit holders and senior citizens with a Class XS license will be open Oct. 19–20. The Read More…
Results from the Last Show of the Season
Last show of the season. I think we are all tired and ready for a break except for the kids. I think they could go on forever. Great show and as always a great bunch of people. Another big shoutout to all our sponsors, members, spectators, contestants, helpers, volunteers, and anyone I might have missed. Read More…