Government News

GOVERNOR MORRISEY LAUNCHES WATER LISTENING TOUR ACROSS SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched a two-day Water Listening Tour across southern West Virginia, meeting with local residents, mayors, elected officials, public service districts, and water system operators to hear firsthand about the challenges facing aging water infrastructure and identify priorities for future investment. “Reliable water is essential to improving quality of life, Read More…

Court Crimes/Punishment News

Stolen Car Discovered on Klipstine Road

In a complaint filed in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County, Trooper Josh Richards, the Trooper stated that on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m.Trooper Richards was dispatched to the address of 348Klipstine Road, Big Springs, Calhoun County, WV 26136 for the possible location of a stolen vehicle reported out of Wood county. Read More…

Education News

Monday, August 10th School Board Agenda

Calhoun Board of Education MOUNT ZION, WEST VIRGINIA August 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M. Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 267 197 354 778 Passcode: ax3AN3W8 Dial in by phone +1 304-553-7794 ,929819627# United States, Charleston Phone conference ID: 929 819 627# I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Delegations IV. Board Acknowledgements Read More…

News

WATER MAIN BREAK INCIDENT REPORT FROM MT. ZION PSD

July 19-21, 2026 Prepared for the Calhoun County Commission and the Public Aryeh White Board Secretary Mount Zion Public Service District July 27, 2026 This report presents the incident chronology, the conditions that delayed restoration of service, and recommended corrective actions with a primary focus on incidents that caused appreciable delays in the restoration of Read More…

Government News

STATEMENT ON SCHOOL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE AND TANF REVIEW

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Communications Director Lars Dalseide released the following statement on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding and the Administration’s ongoing review of TANF-funded programs: When this Administration began reviewing West Virginia’s TANF-funded programs, the first data we received described a program in crisis. The state was spending far more each year than the federal Read More…

News

Mt. Zion PSD has Open Position for Secretary

Ridgeview News ran this post in error yesterday saying the position was at Calhoun Homes. I apologize for the oversight. Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Office Secretary to join our team! This energetic role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of our office environment. As an Office Secretary you will be the first Read More…

Business News

Memorandum in Opposition to the proposed Valley-North Transmission Line

The Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation submits this letter in its opposition to the proposed Valley- North Transmission Line. A review of the proposal and consideration of concerns raised by businesses, organizations and residents, leads to the conclusion that this project brings no meaningful benefits to Calhoun County and its surrounding communities throughout West Virginia. Read More…

Community News

Community Resources, Inc. Continuing Operations without Interruption

Community Resources, Inc. (CRI) would like to inform the public that while the organization will no longer be operating from its physical office location in Calhoun County, services to the community will continue without interruption. Community Resources, Inc. remains fully committed to serving individuals and families throughout Calhoun County. Anyone in need of assistance is Read More…

News

WVDNR ANNOUNCES NEW WILDLIFE DISEASE AND MORTALITY ONLINE REPORTING TOOL

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today that the agency is implementing a new online tool for reporting wildlife disease and mortality in West Virginia, using the data collection program ArcGIS Survey 123. “This application will allow the public to report potentially sick or diseased wildlife, providing important information for wildlife resources Read More…