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Calhoun Planning Commission Moves Forward on Dark Sky Ordinance

Jesse J. Richardson, Jr., Professor of Law, Lead Land Use Attorney of West Virginia University addressed the Calhoun Planning Commission at their monthly meeting held at the Calhoun County Bank on Tuesday, May 3rd. A few of those in attendance were relatively new to the Commissions efforts, for which Mr. Richardson reviewed the fact that Read More…

Business

Calhoun Business Leaders Meet to discuss Forming Chamber of Commerce

It’s been over a quarter of a century since area business leaders have met in an organized manner to promote and support the business industry of Calhoun County. But a few very excited leaders met to creatively discuss why Calhoun County businesses have been left to their own devices when trying to survive in a Read More…

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Commissioners Hicks and Helmick continue to Ignore Citizens Frustrations

Calhoun County Commission met for a regular meeting on April 19, 2022 at 9 a.m. in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse. Crystal Mersh, representing American Medicines Company, was first to speak before the commission. She presented the Calhoun County Commission with an RFI (Request for Information) from American Medicines afor profit company Read More…

Community Events Government News

Community Rallies Prior to Calhoun Commission Meeting

Throughout the endeavor of The 1982 Foundation’s request to have the Wayne Underwood Field conveyed, Community support has never been the issue. A point proven as they gathered on the Calhoun County Courthouse steps and lawn to show that they put the unity in Community! Below is a photo diary of the Thursday evening event. Read More…

Community Events Government News

Commissioners Helmick and Hicks vote to Return Wayne Underwood Field to the Calhoun BOE

Following a soul stirring Pledge of Allegiance by a packed house at the Calhoun County Commission Meeting, the Calhoun County Commissioners immediately voted on the Conveyance of the Wayne Underwood Field to the Calhoun County Board of Education. Commissioner Matthew Walker voted against it and said that he believed the best interest of the county Read More…

Business Community Events News

The 1982 Foundation Gives Update on Recent Activity

The 1982 Foundation representatives attended the Roane Co Chamber meeting and received an excellent update on the recent legislative session. The Foundation is in the process of working to develop a Chamber in Calhoun and it will be great to have a forum where businesses can come and get up to date information and support Read More…

Community Events Government News

Calhoun County Commission to Hold Special Meeting on Thursday

The Calhoun County Commission had originally announced that the decision on the Wayne Underwood Field Conveyance could take place at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 19th, 2022. The date was changed when it was discovered that a large attendance is expected, and due to Circuit Court being in session on the 19th the larger Read More…

Business Government

Calhoun County Commissioners Change Date for Underwood Field Decision

Much planning has gone into the Calhoun County Commission meeting date of April 19th, 2022. Not necessarily by the Commission, but certainly by the community, press and Raising Houners Social Media Group. Area youth were excited to have their day to voice an opinion on the Wayne Underwood Field conveyance, but the Commissioners have squelched Read More…