USA Cycling Watch Party to take place on Culture Center Deck Charleston, W.Va. — This weekend, the State Capitol grounds will host the 48th Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration of Appalachian heritage. This event is free to the public and features traditional Appalachian music and dance, storytelling, art, crafts, local food and more. This Read More…
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Corrections in Ridgeview Article on Roane Head Start Closure
When Ridgeview News conducted a phone interview with the Directors of the Roane Stand Alone Head Start sight, unintentional “inaccuracies” were reported due to fast speech and not fast enough transcribing of what was being said. Below is the corrections request from Emily Spradling with my apologies for the errors. Following the article running Ridgeview Read More…
Candidate Profile: Jess Metz
Submitted by Candidate Jess Metz is a Candidate for the 2025 Grantsville Town Council Election I have resided in Grantsville since the day I was born. I am the mother of 4 children and I am already in the business of helping people I have two positions at the Calhoun Family Resource Network/ Family Support Center which are Read More…
Candidate Profile: Chasity (Bell) Shock
Submitted by Candidate. Chasity (Bell) Shock is a Candidate for the 2025 Grantsville Town Council Election. Born and raised in Calhoun County, I have lived in Grantsville for the last five years, and spent a great deal of my childhood here as well. During the days when babies were still delivered at our hospital, I Read More…
GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY PROMOTES LEGISLATION TO HELP VETERANS BECOME TEACHERS
Hedgesville, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey held an event to promote recently-signed legislation to establish a Troops-to-Teachers program in West Virginia. The Governor was joined by students, lawmakers, supporters, and two teachers who previously served in the armed forces at Hedgesville Middle School for the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 765. “Quality teachers are foundational to Read More…
Calhoun Sheriff Dept. Investigation Nets Compressor Station Break in
In a complaint filed by Deputy H.M. Stephens on May 19th, 2025, she stated that on 04/29/2025, she was dispatched to investigate a breaking and entering complaint at the Yellow Creek Compression Station on Klipstine Road. While on scene, she observed that a person-sized hole had been cut in the chain link fence surrounding the Read More…
Calhoun LEPC Working to make a Safer Calhoun County
The Calhoun Local Emergency Planning Committee met Tuesday, May 20th at the Calhoun FRN office in Grantsville. Members began the meeting discussing the need to get all local industry and emergency services to the table to establish greater awareness and safety in the face of possible future emergency situations. Agencies to be contacted are: These Read More…
West Virginia Department of Health Distributes Excess Medical Supplies to Schools
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Center for Threat Preparedness (CTP) recently distributed nearly 20 pallets of excess medical supplies to public school classrooms across the state, directly benefiting students as they explore possible careers in public health. Donated items, which included face shields, gowns, clipboards, and sanitizer, were originally given to the department by Read More…