Community Events News

CCCOA Invitation to a Presentation of “Caption Call”

Calhoun County Committee on Aging extends an invitation for Wednesday, August 28th @ 10am for a brief presentation and Bingo on CAPTION CALL! This program is available to all ages and at NO cost at the Grantsville CCCOA. So please join them for the program as well as a great lunch which will be served Read More…

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The Consequences of Holding Government Accountable

From the inception of the Ridgeview News, one of the primary goals has been to keep the community aware of what’s happening with our local government and keep them accountable. We’ve suffered long enough at the hands of politicians who control the government for their own benefit without regard for the consequences to the citizens Read More…

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WVDOT sweeps three out of 10 categories in 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition

CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) took home three out of 10 regional awards in the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards, in competition with 13 other southeastern states. The awards were presented at the Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Arkansas. Sponsored by the Read More…

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Calhoun County Route 9/2, Henry’s Fork Road, Will be Closed Beginning Thursday, August 22, 2024

CALHOUN COUNTY, WV – Calhoun County Route 9/2, Henry’s Fork Road, will be closed, from milepost 0.00, to milepost 2.91, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and Friday, August 23, 2024, for several culvert replacements. The roadway will be closed; however, emergency vehicles will be accommodated. The roadway Read More…

Government

Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission

Charleston, W.Va. – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Read More…

Community Crimes/Punishment News Public Notice

Warning Regarding Passing a School Bus with Lights Flashing

Sheriff Graham Knight would like to make all citizens aware of the seriousness of passing stopped school buses. Reducing the incidence of illegal passing of stopped school buses is easier said than done. The solution to this complex problem requires the involvement and cooperation of many groups (motorists, school bus drivers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, Read More…