The Town of Grantsville Municipality early voting will begin on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 from 8 am to 4 pm through June 3, 2023; voting on Saturday, May 17th and June 3, 2023 will be from 9 am to 5 pm. Election Day is June 6, 2023 from 6 am to 7:30 pm. Voting takes Read More…
Author: Talk2shari
Parents: You Decide if the Current Scores are of Concern
Ridgeview News has been taking a little heat over recent school articles, as if it was a personal attack on the School System, accusations that information was fabricated or incorrect, or that it was an attack against children. The children are the victims. The truth is our school system has some very serious issues and Read More…
Paxton Hiring comes Under Scrutiny of Local Parents
It didn’t take long after the news of Calhoun County School’s hiring of former Clay County Superintendent, Joe Paxton, for parents to web search his history and discover that he had been released from his contract in Clay County citing differences of opinion with three newly elected board members. After Ridgeview News was contacted by Read More…
Community Health Fair at CCCOA on Thursday, May
Reminder: The Community Health Fair is this Thursday at the Grantsville- CCCOA (Senior Citizens Center) 105 Market Street Grantsville, WV 26147, from 7:00am to 10:00am in the Dining Hall, just follow the signs. Don’t forget to fast, hope to see you all there!
Creston News: News from the World, State and Creston Area
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Because of rain the flea market and car show at the Creston Community Building were cancelled and both rescheduled for Saturday, May 27. Hope to see everyone there. Rick Tucker who had open heart surgery and then a broken hip is Read More…
A Wonderful Day for a Kite Festival & Car Show
Following a rainy Saturday postponement, the Calhoun County Park hosted their second annual Kite Festival with New Era Air and Space Adventures and Auto Show. Although the wind was on again off again, the temperature and sun made it a perfect day to enjoy the park grounds and time out with friends. CAR SHOW. (SCROLL Read More…
1982 Foundation Pumpkin Patch is in the Ground
The 1982 Foundation Pumpkin Patch was quickly in the ground as several volunteers spent a Thursday evening on Spring Run Road planting seeds. Clarence Butler had tilled the soil and had it well prepared for the planters and a newly constructed fence was placed around the field to keep the deer out. The 1982 Foundation Read More…
Calhoun’s Weather Forecast from the National Weather Service
Weather Forecast for Calhoun County, WV Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. High near 70. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind 3 Read More…
Glenville State University Faculty Award of Excellence Recipient Named
Dr. Kevin L. Evans, Glenville State University’s 2023 Faculty Award of Excellence recipient. (GSU Photo/Seth Stover) GLENVILLE, WV – The 2023 Glenville State University Faculty Award of Excellence recipient is Professor of Chemistry Dr. Kevin L. Evans. He was recognized at the spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 6. “Being selected for the Faculty Read More…
The Elephant in the Room and the CMHS Empowerment Program
As the Class of 2023 at Calhoun Middle High School exited the building last night from their final high school endeavor, the question on my mind was, “How will future graduating classes from CMHS be prepared for their career goals, higher education and life functions?” I have six grandchildren in the schools beginning their 3rd Read More…






















