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A familiar face to the Courthouse and Calhoun County, and one that will not require training. It made perfect sense for the Calhoun County Commission to appoint Carl Ballengee, former Sheriff and Sheriff’s Deputy, when he offered his services to fill in as interim. Ballengee has 32 years experience in Law Enforcement. The meeting to Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met this afternoon for the sole purpose of accepting the resignation of Warren Basnett, effective Sunday, April 30th, 2023. Also in attendance was Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries who apparently attended to offer legal advice if necessary regarding the matter. Delegations were allowed to address the Commission with Crystal Mersh, President of Read More…
The Calhoun Republican Executive Committee met Monday evening in an emergency session to discuss the Wednesday Calhoun County Commission meeting over the upcoming Sheriff vacancy. Sheriff Warren Basnett is set to resign on the 30th of April, 2023 leaving his position open with an appointment to be made within 30 days. As the process goes, Read More…
The State Auditor’s Chief Inspector Division ensures that financial accountability is present at the local level of government by annually conducting and overseeing over 700 financial audits of counties, municipalities, boards of education and other miscellaneous local boards and authorities. Calhoun’s audit has been conducted pursuant to the authority and duty of the State Auditor Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission released the following agenda by posting it on the Courthouse Bulletin Board. Calhoun County Special Commission Meeting Wednesday, April 26, 2023 3:45 p.m. AGENDA
The Calhoun County Commission meeting was once again held in the large courtroom because of the expected larger than normal audience with the matter of the Sheriff and budgeting concerns being addressed. Radio, television, print and internet News media was in attendance and watching through the live feed on Ridgeview’s Facebook page. The meeting was Read More…
The Calhoun Citizens for Accountability Group met Thursday evening in the Little Courtroom of Calhoun County Courthouse. A group of growing membership and interest, they are making a difference in Calhoun County through holding leaders accountable for their decisions and making themselves aware of what decisions are being made. Jason Wilson, Calhoun EMS Director was Read More…
The Calhoun Citizens for Accountabililty will meet on April 13 at 5:30 in the little courtroom Grantsville. All public and public officials are welcome to attend. This organization is not affiliated with any party. Topics of discussion will be: Sheriff (incident with firearms and paraphernalia at a school function) Former EMS Director (did not have Read More…
*RESPONSES FROM PROSECUTING ATTORNEY NIGEL JEFFRIES AND SUPERINTENDENT KELLI WHYTSELL BELOW LETTER. SHERIFF WARREN BASNETT WAS ALSO GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND BUT HAS YET TO DO SO. Ridgeview News will follow the action taken on this matter as the investigation continues. Mr. Keymox provided videos as well, but because they contained juvenile images the Read More…