As school is due to go back in session in just a few weeks we all can play a role in helping schools during the school year — from donating supplies for teachers, signing up as a volunteer, attending and supporting student events and functions and attending the monthly School Board Meetings. Staff, such as Read More…
Tag: Calhoun County
Calhoun Middle High School Band is Gearing up with New Songs for a New Season
Band Director Michael McHenry is proud of the efforts of his young musicians who are practicing and preparing for another entertaining and competitive band season. They are currently 31 members strong with brass, woodwind, percussion, color guard and majorettes all working on a new show for the fall season. The music will be a 3 Read More…
County Covid Money Defined by both County Clerk and County Schools
With several million dollars being funneled into Calhoun County Schools and Government through Covid Funding, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Cares Act money, the question was on the mind of many as to how our local officials were distributing that amount of funding. Ridgeview News reached out to Jean Simers, Calhoun County Clerk and Read More…
Downed Trees Causing Issues in the Arnoldsburg Area
Connie Summers sent this picture to Ridgeview News last night from the foot of Liberty Hill on Route 33/119 Arnoldsburg. Rather than wait for the removal she ended up turning around and going through Pink and Beech Roads to complete her travels. There have been reports of multiple trees down requiring the assistance of volunteer Read More…
Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potential flooding
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties throughout West Virginia due to the threat of flooding this week. The main threat will be possible isolated flash flooding due to heavy downpours or steady rain, with storms forecast for much of the state through Friday morning. Click here to Read More…
Boggs Arrested on Multiple Counts
Mia Sinead Boggs, age 21, was arrested on June 26, 2022 and taken to Central Regional Jail. She is being held on a $3,000 cash only bond on the charges of False Information to Law Enforcement, Possession of Marijuana and Fleeing on foot in case number 22-M07M-00280.
Rain Slick Highway Causes Route 16 Accident
Greg Knicely lost control of his 2007 Chevy Silverado on the rain soaked roads of Route 16 just north of Crummies Creek Road between Noon and 1 p.m. today, July 26th. His truck did receive damage after taking down a Dept. of Highway sign and stopping in the ditchl-line a few yards later. West Virginia Read More…
July Circuit Court Case results for Tallhammer and Yoak
Brandon Tallhammer pleaded no contest to one count of felony fleeing in a vehicle with reckless indifference on July 19th. His sentencing will occur on a later date. Amy Yoak was found not guilty by reason of mental illness after a bench trial in circuit court on July 21st. She was ordered to Sharpe Hospital Read More…
911 Call Protocol Called into Question and Further Concerns with EMS
By Publisher Shari Johnson ”Is there even a protocol as to what agencies get’s dispatched when incidents are reported?” That’s a question county firefighters have been asking. With the levy at risk of failing a second time in the general election, now is not the time for firefighters to have to answer questions from the Read More…
Mt. Zion Ox Roast Committee Meeting
An Ox Roast planning meeting will be held on Monday August 1, 2022 at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Please call for more information. 304-354-6217 Submitted by David Weaver
