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Ridgeview News has been asked on multiple occasion, why I allow Deirdre Purdy’s column to run on my news site. A news site that is committed to printing only truth. I have to say, I struggled with that. Even though I make no denials that I am a conservative woman. Republican leader and Christian publication, Read More…
Editorial Opinion by Shari Johnson, Publisher The West Virginia Voter Registration for Calhoun County as of August 31, 2023 shows the Republican Party down only 19 registrants from catching up to the decades of Democratic control. What could have possibly turned up the valve to create a running stream from the Democratic Party? As of Read More…
Shari Johnson/Opinion/Editorial As Publisher of the Ridgeview News I, One hundred percent, believe in the freedom of the press. That’s why I run the Democratic Viewpoint of Deirdre Purdy. It is certainly not because I agree with what’s said. With that being said, let me give you the perspective from a Republican viewpoint, I won’t Read More…
Shari Johnson will be hosting a fall paint party on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department. Those who are registered will receive all supplies to make a wood door hanger, including paint, materials and tracers for one of the three designs available. The two hour class will provide instruction, afternoon snacks 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…
Following the acceptance of the resignation of Committee chairman Michael Fitzwater due to other commitments, the Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee Elected Roger Propst to fill that position. The Republican Committee has been very happy with the direction that their organization has been going and want to continue to grow the Committee and the Republican Read More…
Shari Johnson, Publisher Nine years ago, I met a young man through Social Media who discovered my “Jesus Chick” ministry website through his own determination to learn about God as a new Christian. He was studying business in Singida and he and I became fast friends. As I helped him understand scripture, he helped me Read More…
Editorial/Shari Johnson, Publisher Don’t go down that Rabbit Hole Again! That’s what I told myself as I almost clicked on Facebook for the second time. It’s a dangerous trail to be on. I’m not sure if I’ve ever watched Alice and Wonderland, or ever read the book, but the premise of the story reminds me Read More…
Shari Johnson/Publisher/Opinion Four days ago President Biden said in a news report that “more Americans feel financially comfortable than they have since 2013.” Who exactly are they polling? Perhaps the House and Senate, Supreme Court Justices. Yes, I’ll bet they do feel financially comfortable. But I can’t imagine many of us would say that. From the Read More…
