Government News

Calhoun Commissioner says “Our Money has Picked up Quickly”

The regular meeting of the Calhoun County Commission on October 10th opened with it’s standard welcome and pledge, and then without adieu the delegations began. Jackie Boatright advised the Commission that “Asking a question is not bullying or attacking. It is so bad in this town because everyone is getting attacked when they ask a Read More…

Community Government News

Commissioner Arthur’s Efforts are Not Going Unnoticed

Commissioner Craig Arthur had a productive meeting in Charleston this week when he met met with Speaker of the House, Roger Hanshaw to present the match funding applications on behalf of Calhoun County. One application was for the critical upgrade for the Pump House Station located at Pleasant Hill. The other application was the Annamoriah Read More…

Government News

A Government “for” the People? Wednesday’s meeting

Ridgeview News attempts to stay on top of local meetings, but it seems if I’m looking to the right, there’s something going on to the left that get’s missed. I depend on local government and organizations to let me know if there’s something going on that the community needs to be aware of. It cost Read More…

Government News Politics

Ballengee Appointed Interim Sheriff

A familiar face to the Courthouse and Calhoun County, and one that will not require training. It made perfect sense for the Calhoun County Commission to appoint Carl Ballengee, former Sheriff and Sheriff’s Deputy, when he offered his services to fill in as interim. Ballengee has 32 years experience in Law Enforcement. The meeting to Read More…

News Politics

Commission Accepts Sheriff’s Resignation and Announces Intent to Appoint Interim

The Calhoun County Commission met this afternoon for the sole purpose of accepting the resignation of Warren Basnett, effective Sunday, April 30th, 2023. Also in attendance was Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries who apparently attended to offer legal advice if necessary regarding the matter. Delegations were allowed to address the Commission with Crystal Mersh, President of Read More…

Government News

Prosecutor Moves Forward in Removing Sheriff from office

The Calhoun County Commission meeting was once again held in the large courtroom because of the expected larger than normal audience with the matter of the Sheriff and budgeting concerns being addressed. Radio, television, print and internet News media was in attendance and watching through the live feed on Ridgeview’s Facebook page.  The meeting was Read More…

Government News

Local Businessmen Lupardus and Allison, with Commissioner Arthur attend WV Adventure Day at the Capitol

Scroll left or right on the image below By Eric Lupardus From the day I moved to Calhoun I saw potential, today I realized others see it too. We have so many great recreational opportunities to share from our rivers to our roads. Friday, February 17th, 2023, myself, Nathan Allison and Commissioner Craig Arthur walked Read More…

Government News Politics

Craig Arthur Sworn in by Judge Anita Ashley as Newest County Commissioner

Photos by Roger Propst, Photographer Craig Arthur, Republican, was sworn into office for the position of Calhoun County Commissioner by Judge Anita Harold Ashley on Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022, between cases on a very busy day in Circuit Court. Friends and family came to observe the event which was followed by a Republican Executive Read More…