Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Middle school football kicked off our season with a “Midnight Madness” practice under the lights on Monday August 8th. We started practice at 12:01 am and then had a team building lock-in in the gym. We had 19 kids come out for the team.
Month: August 2022
Custody Battle Ensues for Siri between Sheriff and Resigned Deputy C.J. Myers
Update at bottom of article. Effective Monday, August 8th the resignation of Deputy C.J. Myers was accepted, creating the debate regarding the custody of Siri, the K-9 unit that was trained for drug search with Deputy Myers and has gone to Spencer with him upon his hiring for the City of Spencer. According to Sheriff Read More…
More Questions raised, Few answers given, but are we making headway as a community?
Following the pledge and approval of minutes, Commissioner Kevin Helmick, in the absence of Commissioner Hicks, gave way to delegations: Crystal Mersh provided a list of improvements that she recommends after attending 12 meetings of the Calhoun County Commission meetings, She entered them for consideration and requested the County Commissioners to respond to them at Read More…
Local Businessman sets the record Straight
A comment during the Calhoun County Commission meeting today created some frustration for one local gas retailer who did not appreciate being the topic of conversation regarding an accusation of price gouging. Following the Commission meeting, Ridgeview News Publisher, Shari Johnson, stopped into Baker’s Mart to question the statement that had been made saying ”Over Read More…
The Extreme Tour brings a Message of Hope
By their own definition they are a diverse community of creatives. Poets and musicians, artists and athletes. Advocates and activists. Performers and communicators of all kinds. Bringing more than a show. Messengers bringing more than a mantra or manifesto. The “scrap masses.”A motley crew. Often battle scarred and broken… but, as we come together, stand Read More…
Creston News
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston Neighborhood Watch meeting will be at 6 P. M. on Monday, August 8 at the Community Building. The Creston area continues to have rain. The “experts” had told us that we would be suffering from a drought but that Read More…
Bunner Arrested for Forgery and Taking Another’s Identity
Sherry Ann Bunner, age 37, was arrested on August 6, 2022 for 2 Counts of Forgergy/uttering, and Taking Identity of another Person in case number 22-M44F-00040. She is currently being held at WV Central Regional Jail without bond having beens set.
Christian Men’s Fellowship on Monday Night
Calhoun Christian Men’s Monthly Fellowship will be held at the Five Forks Community Church at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8th. Pastor Alfred Hickman invites the fellowship of all men in the Community to join in for an evening of Food and a Message from the Word of God.
Weather Doesn’t Deter Ronnie McDowell Concert Fans
Friday Night was certainly not the ideal weather, but it didn’t deter the fans from showing up at Calhoun County Park for the Ronnie McDowell concert event co sponsored by Minnie Hamilton Health Systems and Calhoun Banks. Around 150 people came with canopies and and umbrellas prepared for the weather and a good time. Park Read More…
Calhoun County Community Center offers A Taste of Spice
A Taste of Spice will be held by reservation only on Sept 10 at the Community Center. We will be featuring Joker Ridge Farms chicken and Wadkins Farms Grass Fed beef and local farm vegetables. Cost is $25 per person and we can accommodate only 30 people. Whitley Cottrell will be posting a portal Read More…