Nation’s first statewide waterfall trail continues to boost travel in the Mountain State, with visitor check-ins from over 41 states and 15 countries. Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Waterfall Trail continues to be a success and has now received over 20,000 participant check-ins since its initial launch in early June. The trail has received check-ins Read More…
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WV Office of Emergency Medical Services Responds to Calhoun EMS Request
The following letter was received by Ridgeview News from the WVDHHR Office of Emergency Medical Services regarding the Calhoun EMS request for additional time to correct their deficiencies:
Celebrating Recovery as a Community
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. It is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling your life. A celebration was exactly what it was as Aaron Spaur and Jake Walker hosted an Event at Read More…
Civil War Reenactment at the Calhoun County Park on Saturday
Civil War Reenacting has been a growing hobby since it began in the 1960’s spurred on by the Centennial. The 125th anniversary of the start of the war in 1986 saw reenacting turn into a serious hobby. A love of history, a desire to better understand what Civil War era soldiers and civilians experienced, the Read More…
Pelosi’s doing stand up comedy, but West Virginia Stands for Children
Shari Johnson/Publisher On Wednesday, the day following West Virginia’s vote on House Bill 302, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cruelly mocked Republicans and pro-life Americans for believing that life begins at conception. Despite being a Catholic, Pelosi claimed at her weekly press conference that pro-life Republicans believe life begins “at the candlelight dinner the night before.” Read More…
Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia tourism spending exceeding pre-pandemic levels
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s tourism industry is up 3.8 percent over pre-pandemic levels as of 2021. While nationally tourism is still down 27 percent from 2019, West Virginia continues to trend upward. The finding comes from yearly economic impact research, released by Gov. Justice yesterday at the industry’s annual Governor’s Conference Read More…
Glenville State University Ranked a Top Ten Regional Institution
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University has again ranked among the top regional colleges for 2022-2023 according to newly released U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings. Glenville State University ranked #10 in Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges South, #47 (tie) in Best Regional Colleges – South, #9 in Best Colleges for Veterans, Read More…
Calhoun Middle High School Students Participate in WVU Spirit Day
Several Calhoun Middle High School Students and families traveled to Morgantown, WV to attend WVU Spirit Day and Youth Sports Day 2022 on Saturday, September 10th. Calhoun Cheerleaders were given the opportunity to interact with the athletes to learn new skills and have a better understanding of how things work on the University level. A Read More…
Governor Justice Issues Two Flag Proclamations
Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Sunday, September 11 for Heroes Day CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that, in honor of Sept. 11, 2001, and in honor of all West Virginia heroes, past and present, he has issued a proclamation officially declaring this coming Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, as “Heroes Day” in West Virginia. Read More…
Molasses Festival Bake Off Contest Entry
2022 Bake Off Cake Pie Cookies Date of Contest: Thursday, September 22, 2022 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Arnoldsburg Community Building Rules: 1. Recipe must contain Molasses. 2. Must be made from scratch 3. A printed copy of recipe must be submitted at time of entry. 4. The Winners recipe will be published. Non winning recipes will be returned to Read More…
