Government News

Calhoun County Commission meets to Discuss Calhoun EMS Direction and MHHS Connection

Commissioners Matt Walker, Kevin Helmick and Craig Arthur met for a “work session” at the Calhoun County Courthouse at 4 p.m. this evening, January 19, 2022. A work session means that no agenda or official action occurred. The meeting was called by Commission President Matt Walker who stated that he was concerned about the direction Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Harris sentenced to 18 months for Twice Violating a Domestic Violence Protective Order

Kenneth Harris was incarcerated in the West Virginia Central Regional Jail on January 17th, 2023 following a sentence for two counts of violating a domestic violence protective order. Upon this conviction he was sentenced to one (1) year and six (6) months in the regional jail.

Crimes/Punishment News

Kilgore arrested for failure to provide registration changes under sex offender registration act

In a complaint filed by Corporal D.C. Moore of the West Virginia State Police in the office of Magistrate Lora Davis on January 9, 2023, Cpl. Moore had attempted to to make contact with Stephan Kilgore on an unrelated investigation. He contacted him on his registered phone number on his sex offender registry in an Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission “Work Session” Thursday at 4 p.m.

Ridgeview News reached out to the County Clerk regarding a special meeting that was called by the Calhoun County Commissioners for Thursday Evening, January 19, 2023 at 4 p.m. The reason for the work session has not been stated. There was no agenda or purpose listed on the announcement. We will cover the meeting,

Business News

WVU Extension Hosts Grazing Expert at January Winter Dinner Meeting

1/17/23 Submitted by Brandy Brabham, WVU-Roane County Extension Agent, 304-927-0975 Each winter, the West Virginia University (WVU) Extension Service sets out on a mission to bring educational opportunities to those residents who have a focus on agriculture. After having to switch to an online platform in 2021, the 2023 winter dinner meeting series returns to an in-person format this January through Read More…

News Weather

Snow in Today’s Forecast Could Cause Slick Roads, Caution advised

Weather Forecast for Calhoun County, WV  Winter Weather AdvisoryToday: Scattered rain and snowshowers before noon, then scattered rainshowers between noon and 1pm, then scattered rain and snowshowers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight: Scattered snowshowers. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts Read More…

News Weather

Special Weather Statement issued January 12 at 9:​45​AM EST by NWS Charleston

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Calhoun, southwestern Ritchie, eastern Wirt and northwestern Roane counties through 10:14 a.m. EST. At 9:44 a.m. EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spencer, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD… Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE… Radar indicated. IMPACT… Gusty Read More…

Business Community Events News

Draft Sketch of Calhoun County Community Center Pool Released

The excitement continues to build as the Calhoun County Community Center draws closer to the opening day of the long awaited swimming pool. The 1982 Foundation released the draft sketch to social media yesterday following a meeting with the pool designers and Crystal Mersh. The Foundation has raised $107,399.07 towards the building of the swimming Read More…