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Since my husband David’s retirement, we’ve had some major Mr. & Mrs. adjustments to make. Eight hours of John Wayne, Walker Texas Ranger, or the Loony Toons is too much. Our dietary habits are at opposite ends of the spectrum, so him being home now requires him or I to cook and then almost inevitably Read More…
Sportswriter, Whitney Butler Calhoun wrestling has long dominated the record books, cranking out several state champions. But it should come as no surprise to anyone that in recent years we’ve seen a decline in almost every athletic program at various times, at various levels, especially wrestling. Covid and economic hardship definitely play a part in the decline. We are thankfully seeing those Read More…
Minnie Hamilton Health System received 14,297 lbs. of food from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 and distributed it at the Arnoldsburg Community Park. With the cost of groceries and other necessities of life skyrocketing, those on a limited income are struggling to take care of themselves and families. Calhoun Read More…
Calhoun County’s regularly scheduled Commission meeting was held Monday, December 11th, 2023 with Commissioners Craig Arthur and Roger Propst present. Commissioner Kevin Helmick appeared by phone. Under delegation, Ari White, Chairman of the Mt. Zion Public Service District, thanked the commission for the $20,000 to purchase a Ford truck more suitable to the workload required Read More…
Calhoun High School Wrestlers traveled to Roane on Saturday, December 9th to the Garry Bender Invitational where they placed 2nd overall. Calhoun 60 Grafton 12Calhoun 36 Poca 48Calhoun 48 Lewis 30Calhoun 60 Man 18 106 Reese Schoolcraft Champion113 Lance Grogg 5th120 Christian Andreano 5th132 Noah Butler 8th138 Joe Nelson 7th144 Adam Hughes 3rd150 Wyatt Nichols Read More…
The prototype of the solar lamppost that Grantsville has received 60 donations for has been installed on Main Street in Grantsville in front of the 1982 Foundation office on the corner of Main and Court Streets. One can imagine the added beauty to the streets as these line the sidewalks in town. If you have Read More…
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2023 All-Little Kanawha Conference Football Teams CLASS A FIRST TEAM, OFFENSE FIRST TEAM, DEFENSE SECOND TEAM, OFFENSE SECOND TEAM, DEFENSE SPECIAL HONORABLE MENTION HONORABLE MENTION CLASS AA FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM HONORABLE MENTION
Brian Weston Hess was placed under arrest and transported to the WV Central Regional Jail on December 5, 2023, after Sheriff Graham Knight recognized him from a parole violation notification that had been received by his office. Having violated parole in Preston County on felony case 20-F-129, 47 year old Hess is being held without Read More…
Shari Johnson, Publisher As Publisher of the Ridgeview News, I have never put myself upon a pedestal above those that I report on. There but for the grace of God go I, is the way I have it figured. I provide information and often pray over those that I’m reporting on, because if it’s not Read More…
