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The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) joins national efforts to recognize January as Mental Wellness Month, promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being, and encouraging West Virginians to seek help when needed. Mental Wellness Month highlights the importance of maintaining good mental health by raising awareness, reducing stigma, and Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the successful closure of the West Virginia Children’s Home (WVCH) on December 31, 2024, as planned. The closure follows a thoughtful and deliberative process to ensure the safe relocation of all children to appropriate residential placements and the smooth transition of staff to new roles Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced that West Virginia recorded a $36.7 million surplus in December, the sixth month of Fiscal Year 2025, with total revenue collections surpassing $575.2 million. “West Virginia continues to prove what happens when you make the right decisions and put our people first,” Gov. Justice said. “These surpluses haven’t happened by Read More…
Scanner traffic has been non stop this morning for Calhoun and surrounding counties with multiple car accidents. WV Department of Transportation Workers are out but the snow fall has left highways in such a state that travel should be avoided when possible. Ambulances and emergency crews are tied up on scenes with multiples vehicles as Read More…
I met Amy Blake Smith several years ago when I spoke at a Christian Ladies Conference in the Buckhannon, West Virginia area. She is a gifted craftswomen, proven by the above picture of her finished 365 day creation. Amy’s social media posted stated “My mom’s 2024 temperature blanket is done!! For those unfamiliar, I created Read More…
It’s official, time to get to work! That’s the attitude of our newest County Commissioner as he begins the New Year in his new position and Calhoun County Leader. “I look forward to serving Calhoun over the next 6 years,” he said on social media, laying out his plan for the coming years. “First focus Read More…
Ridgeview News has attempted to keep the Calhoun Community, (and those with connections to Calhoun) advised of News and information that affect our families and help keep everyone informed of important events. It’s sometime surprising what attracts readership, and sometimes not. The top 10 reads for 2024 were as follows:
Nothing hits the spot for me any better than a warm bowl of soup on a brisk winter day, and one of my personal all time faves is Tomato Soup. So last week I determined that I would make it from scratch and the end result was wonderful! I had watched a video a week Read More…
WEST VIRGINIA HUNTERS HARVEST 1,130 FALL TURKEYS IN 2024 December 18, 2024 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that hunters harvested 17 percent more fall turkeys in 2024 compared to last year. “West Virginia is truly a top destination for turkey hunting, and our thriving turkey populations are Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) and Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) today announced continued progress in reducing overdose deathsacross the state, alongside the release of the agency’s 2025-2030 One State One Vision West Virginia Substance Use Primary Prevention Strategic Plan aimed at sustaining and expanding these efforts. “Every life Read More…
