Community Events News

Honor Parade for the Pride of Calhoun – Our Youth

Calhoun Youth will be honored today by a Siren lead parade, Tailgating Party and short program at the Wayne Underwood Field, starting at 1:30 p.m. The Ridgeview news event is to encourage and thank all youth who participate in school events that entertain and create a spirit of hometown pride in Calhoun County. The Parade Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

George Michael Parsons arrested for Felony Domestic Assault & Battery 3rd

On November 3rd, 2022 Cpl. Jeff Hunt of the West Virginia State Police was contacted by Calhoun 911 of a domestic situation on Pink Road, where a woman had been struck by her boyfriend. Three Officers arrived on scene, Cpl. Jeff Hunt, TFC S.A. McDonald and TFC E.C. Greathouse. Upon their arrival the victim showed Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Starcher Held on $50,000 Bond following Arrest

Samantha Starcher, 31 years old, of Wallback, WV was arrested Thursday, November 3, 2022 and taken to WV Central Regional Jail where she is being held on $50,000 bond. Starcher was charged following an incident which occurred during her arraignment for a Grand Larceny indictment . She had previously posted bail using a bail bondsman, Read More…

News Sports

Calhoun B Team Wins the 2022 Championship

Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Photo’s by Clear Blue Skys Studio On Sunday October 30th the Calhoun Little Red Devil B team traveled to Tyler County to face Williamstown for the LKC championship. The Little Devils came into the game as the #1 seed out of the South with a perfect 10-0 record. Their opponent, the Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Wood County Arrest Triggers Hold for Calhoun

George Nicholas Parsons was arrested on a misdemeanor out of Wood County which likely triggered a parole hold for a prior conviction out of Wood County as well. The regional Jail website also shows a hold for Calhoun County, although he has yet to be arrested by Calhoun authorities. According to Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, Read More…

News Sports

Congratulation to Calhoun Youth Cheer Squads

Youth Football Cheer Squad competed Saturday, October 29th at the Waco Center in Glenville for the LKC Youth Cheer Competition. A Team, Coaches Brittney Richards, Alicia McCumbers & Katherine Collins, placed 2nd in their division. B and C teams placed 3rd in their division. Flag team squad was not judged but had an amazing performance. Read More…

Community Events News Schools Sports

End of Season Tailgate Party for all Youth Fall Sports, Cheer and Band

Ridgeview News extends an invitation to all sports and band youth to join us for a fun End of Season evening on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. The event will begin at the Grantsville Fire Hall with a truck or trailer parade through town with all youth representing their league They’ll be led by the Read More…

Health News News

Communication with Calhoun 911 Has Become an Issue

A recent request from 911 Director Julie Sears has caused questions as to her willingness to work with Calhoun EMS and other County Agencies. One of the greatest necessities in the world of Emergency services is communication. In 2018, Calhoun 911 had switched over to  West Virginia Statewide Interoperable Radio Network, a digital system (WVSIRN), Read More…