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The Calhoun County Commission met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 8th, 2024 at 9 a.m. at the Calhoun County Courthouse. All three Commissioners were in attendance, President Craig Arthur, Roger Propst and Kevin Helmick. County Clerk, Jean Simers addressed the Commission desiring to clarify a topic brought up by Ridgeview News at Read More…
You may have noticed some changes in Ridgeview News coverage recently and perhaps a little less coverage on some area activities. It doesn’t take much to upset the balance of my already chaotic life but I assure you I am attempting to create a schedule…which is the issue, I’m terrible at that! I have most Read More…
The first edition of the Ridgeview was actually December 30th, 2021. But the official date with the WV Secretary of State’s Office was January 1, 2022; and here we are 3,282 posts later. We’ve had a few bumps in the road, more than a few journalism lessons and advice from cousin Ron. A few heart Read More…
In 1983, one hundred years after the founding of the Calhoun Chronicle (founded in 1883), I was hired for what I considered my first dream job; that of Advertising Manager for the Calhoun Chronicle. With my flair for artistry and love of people, I was a natural for the job. I had the privilege of Read More…
Ridgeview News began this publication journey 1 year ago this month. I have loved almost everything about it, except the math, but that math is a necessary evil in survival. When I established the advertising rates I did so without any idea of what anyone else was charging or what I should charge. I only Read More…
To those who take the time to tune into Ridgeview News… Thank you. Your encouragement over the past year has blessed me beyond what I can express in words. Even for those who have disagreed and made comments that weren’t always so nice, I’m glad you were here. The entire reason that Ridgeview News came Read More…
To Renew: Defined on the web as: re·new, /rəˈn(y)o͞o/verb It’s been a 22 year interruption since the old Calhoun County Schools property has had much attention. A few projects here and there, but nothing consistent and little maintenance. But as winter encroaches on the weather suitable for outdoor activities, The 1982 Foundation continues to try Read More…
Photos by Clear Blue Skys Images and Roger Propst, ]photographer Ridgeview News, the 1982 Foundation and the Republican Executive Committee wanted to do something to honor the Championship Winning B Team Youth League as well as all young people who take their time to train and participate in extracurricular activities and entertain their community. So Read More…
Calhoun Youth will be honored today by a Siren lead parade, Tailgating Party and short program at the Wayne Underwood Field, starting at 1:30 p.m. The Ridgeview news event is to encourage and thank all youth who participate in school events that entertain and create a spirit of hometown pride in Calhoun County. The Parade Read More…
Ridgeview News extends an invitation to all sports and band youth to join us for a fun End of Season evening on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. The event will begin at the Grantsville Fire Hall with a truck or trailer parade through town with all youth representing their league They’ll be led by the Read More…
