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“The county has a tremendous amount to be proud of.” Gayle Manchin & Roger Hanshaw Sing Calhoun’s Praises

The Power of a Story The construction crews continued to whir around The 1982 Foundation properties as former West Virginia first lady Gayle Manchin, now federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, got a briefing from Crystal Mersh, Foundation President on what is happening at the site of the former 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

Commissioner Apologizes for the Federal Government Failures on a Social Media Post

Not that Ridgeview News has received notice, but it has been confirmed by others that there will be a special meeting of the Calhoun County Commission on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 9 a.m. concerning Arpa Funds. According to the social media post shown above, Commissioner Kevin Helmick apologized for the failed broadband project. He Read More…

Community Events News

An Exciting Day Ahead – Don’t Miss a Thing at the Fling!

The 1982 Foundation has a full day of fun, activities, vendors, special guests and special events at the Calhoun County Community Center for their annual Spring Fling Event. A Cajun Brunch will be available from 9 a.m. to noon with scrambled eggs, sausage, onions, peppers, cheese, with or without rams and butter swim biscuits and Read More…

News West Virginia

West Virginia Legislature Interim Committee Schedule

Sunday, January 08, 2023 Convene Adjourn Committee Location 02:00 PM 03:00 PM Joint Commission on Economic Development House Judiciary 02:00 PM 03:00 PM Post Audits Subcommittee – Agenda  Senate Finance 03:00 PM 04:00 PM Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding – Agenda  Senate Judiciary 03:00 PM 05:00 PM Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability Senate Finance 05:00 PM 06:00 PM Read More…

News Schools

West Virginia Pioneer Community Network Launches with Partners Meeting at Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials met with community leaders and lawmakers on Wednesday to launch the West Virginia Pioneer Community Network and discuss what this new resource means for rural and underserved areas within central West Virginia. The West Virginia Pioneer Community Network is hosted by Glenville Read More…

Business Government News Politics

Speaker Roger Hanshaw meets to Discuss the Future of Calhoun County

Three of Calhoun County’s Political and Business leaders met Wednesday with Speaker of the House, Roger Hanshaw in his Charleston office to discuss the future of Calhoun County. Calhoun County Commission Candidate Craig Arthur presented his platform and hopes for the community that he grew up in as well as his desire to change the Read More…