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UPDATE: 1/11/22CHARLESTON, WV – After announcing Tuesday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State address, scheduled for Wednesday, January 12, 2022, will be delivered by written message to the West Virginia Legislature to satisfy constitutional requirements. The Governor will deliver an address to the West Virginia Legislature at a later date. Read More…
Charleston, WV – Press Release YEAGER AIRPORT RECEIVES MILLIONS FROM HISTORIC INFRASTRUCTURE BILL Yeager Airport will receive $2.1 million in first-year funding from The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funds will come from the Airport Infrastructure Grant program, one of three new aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, that will be awarded to more than Read More…
Shari Johnson, Publisher The Ridgeview News extends an invitation to all candidates who have filed for office in Calhoun County to submit a letter to the citizens, addressing why they desire to hold that office, stating their platform and what they bring to the table. All letters should be provided in digital format via email Read More…
The grand jury in and for Calhoun County, West Virginia, sitting in Grantsville, returned the following indictments on January 4, 2022. Please note that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. 1. Amy Lou Yoak (Arnoldsburg) – Burglary, Grand Larceny. 2. Loretta Kay Douglas Read More…
MANCHIN: WEST VIRGINIANS HAVE FIVE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE DURING AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD West Virginians interested in applying can learn more at acanavigator.com/wv/home or call at 1-844-WV-CARES Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) encouraged West Virginians without health insurance to apply for coverage during the Affordable Care Act Read More…
1/10/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice will deliver his sixth State of the State Address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegates chamber, Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 7 p.m.How to follow the address: Online Livestream:YouTube | Facebook | Twitter On TV:The address will be broadcast live on the West Virginia Public Broadcasting Channel. Find your Read More…
January 11, 2022/Shari Johnson The Calhoun County Commissioners first meeting of the New Year was held January 10th, 2022 with the first order of business being the election of the new Calhoun County Commission president. Leading the meeting in absence of Commissioner Michael Hicks, who attended by phone, was Commissioner Kevin Helmick who nominated Michael Read More…
01-20-2022/Alvin Engelke/GUEST WRITER* Rev. Craig Blankenship filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church.The New Year came in Creston with rain and high water that closed some roads. Rev. Carlos Nutter, age 81, of Cairo passed away. He had formerly pastored at Burning Springs and other area churches. Kenneth Belt, age 96, Read More…
West Virginia Schools are beginning Monday morning on a note of caution. 44 schools have opted for delay this morning including Calhoun County, starting their week on a 3 hour delay.