Government News

Lengthy Calhoun Commission Meeting filled with Questions and Politics

The Calhoun County Commission met for the regularly scheduled meeting on February 12th, 2024 at 9 a.m. with Commissioners Craig Arthur and Roger Propst in person and Kevin Helmick by phone.  Commissioner Craig Arthur opened the meeting with a request to all citizens that we look to the Bible for ways to handle disagreement between Read More…

News Weather

West Fork Flooding Closes School and Roads

A very short trip up Route 16 South toward the West Fork area, led to high water with homes and businesses at risk once again of flooding. Kelli Barr, Director of E911 informed Ridgeview News that “South Calhoun Hwy is covered at Minnora and Pink. Walker is covered and a tree down. It is across at Nicut. Read More…

Community Events Government News Politics

Are We Really Out to “Get” the Powers that Be?

By Publisher Shari Johnson Since the Ridgeview News began in January 2022, the political climate has changed. It’s not a bragging point, (that’s not who I am) But it is the reality of the situation that when Ridgeview News began making Government Meetings accessible through video and reporting of just the facts, the citizens became Read More…

News Schools Sports

Calhoun Places 2nd in Mike Stump Invitational

Calhoun’s Matmen finished 2nd over all in the Mike Stump Invitational, held at Calhoun Middle/High School on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. The following Wrestlers placed: Reese Schoolcraft-Champion!Adam Hughes-3rdWyatt Nichols-2ndHaiden Staton-Champion!Jobe Loudin-5thSam Elmore-2ndLevi Stump- 2nd Next Saturday, February 10, 2024, they will travel to Ritchie County for the LKC Conference tournament.

News

Plea Entries Entered in Calhoun Circuit Court for January Indictments

In Case 24-F-2, State of WV vs. James Keith Hardman, charged in Count 1 of Failure to Register as a Sexual Offender or Provide Notice of Registration Changes, appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley for arraignment. Hardman entered a not guilty plea, his attorney sought discovery from the State and a pretrial date was set Read More…

Accident News

Route 16 Accident Causes Property Damage but no Injury

According to the initial report that was called into Calhoun Control, a driver swerved to avoid a collision with a car pulling into the roadway and lost control of his vehicle. He then went through a fence at the home of Nathan Allison and hit a tree in the yard, not far from the front Read More…

Business Community Events News

A Few Photos to Warm You From Within

The 1982 Foundation’s swimming pool is about 29% full, which was done to keep the pool from floating. In a few short months the pool will be completely filled (complements of the Town of Grantsville), with a Grand Opening Ceremony slated for May 25th, 2024. While the outside work has been slowed due to weather, Read More…