Below is a letter that Crystal Laughlin Mersh published on her personal Facebook Page and I, as Publisher of the Ridgeview News, totally stole without her permission. But we are friends, so I’m sure it’s okay. I preface this post with the statement ”we are friends” because that’s important in this day and age when Read More…
Tag: Calhoun County Commission
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Town Hall Meeting Well Attended and Well Received
Even with a postponement and another cold weather day, it didn’t deter the citizens of Calhoun County from supporting the Town Hall Meeting Hosted by The 1982 Foundation and Ridgeview News. Around 70 people were packed into the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Meeting room to listen to what was spoken by guest speakers and two Read More…
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…
Calhoun County’s Blueprint for the Future – The Comprehensive Plan
The following is the information from the acknowledgement page of Calhoun’s Comprehensive Plan. You’ll find the entire document at the link below: Both Calhoun County and the Town of Grantsville have participated in the comprehensive plan process. Additionally, particular individuals and groups have played an instrumental role in the creation of the Calhoun County Comprehensive Read More…
Raising Houners Promoting Rally at Next Calhoun County Commission Meeting
Video by Whitley Cottrell, Raising Houners member The group known as ”Raising Houners,” a social media chat group, are rallying their troops to encourage the Calhoun County Commission to vote yes on their decision to convey the Wayne Underwood Field to The 1982 Foundation. The Calhoun County Commission once again has the matter on the Read More…