News

Melissa West Brings Foster Care Awareness with Worlds Mrs. Mid Atlantic Tourism 2022 Queen Title

After being selected as the Worlds Mrs. Mid Atlantic Tourism 2022 Queen, Calhoun resident Melissa West has set her sights on a bigger stage July 22-24, 2022 in Tennessee in hopes of drawing awareness to the importance of Foster Care and the need for more foster families. The Worlds Miss Tourism pageant is a community service event, Read More…

News Schools

Calhoun County Student Graduates from Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – Katelyn R. Curry of Grantsville graduated Cum Laude from Glenville State University as part of the University’s May 2022 Commencement. Curry earned an Associate in Arts degree in General Studies. She was also a Hidden Promise Scholar. Founded in 1872, Glenville State University is a public liberal arts institution located in Glenville, Read More…

Government News

Frustrated Staff and a Frustrated Community, Another County Commission meeting in the books

Calhoun County Commission President Michael Hicks opened the Commission meeting by requesting Chief Tax Deputy Treva Fulks report on the current state of County taxes. According to Deputy Fulks the County Taxes will be late getting in the hands of citizens due to the WV State Tax department’s late issuing of ”tapes” with information needed Read More…

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Calhoun County Commission to Meet Monday at 9:00 a.m.

The Calhoun County Commission will meet in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse on Monday, July 11th at 9 a.m. The meeting can also be viewed live on the Ridgeview News Facebook page as well as through a Zoom call. AGENDAMEETING ALSO BY ZOOM Meeting #5936021621 Password 1234Participate by Phone:  +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Read More…

News Schools

CMHS Summer Camp Students and Community Partners Explore the “Game of Life”

By Lori Strange-Paylor Calhoun County, WV – Calhoun Middle/High School Summer Camp is proud to partner with local businesses and government agencies for adventures in “The Game of Life.”  Students visited Calhoun Banks, the County Court House, and Minnie Hamilton Health System to understand how each of the organizations impact our community and directly affect daily lives. Read More…

News Schools

Summer Camp Students Learning early to be Financially Responsible

Submitted by John Frail On Tuesday, Lori Strange-Paylor’s Game of Life campers visited Calhoun Banks and learned about borrowing money for houses and vehicles.  They learned about interest and how it works.  Our campers also learned about how to manage their money and choose wisely to live within their means. It was a wonderful experience Read More…