The Return of the Follies, for which so many alumni have fond memories of, returns this evening at 7 p.m. The event will be in the Auditorium of Calhoun Middle High School at Mt. Zion, brought to you by The 1982 Foundation. Below is the program, and although it is a busy holiday weekend, we Read More…
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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…
Jaelyn Jett to receive the 2022 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award
The National WWII Museum announced that Jaelyn Jett will represent the State of West Virginia and receive the 2022 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award. The Award is given annually to one student from each state who demonstrates the American Spirit in his or her community. The values of leadership, teamwork, tolerance, creativity, and perseverance can 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…
Loretta Smith Sworn in Today as School Based Probation Officer
Loretta Smith was sworn in by Judge Anita Harold Ashley, Judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit on Monday, March 28, 2022. Loretta will be stationed in all Calhoun County Schools as the 5th Circuit, School Based Probation Officer. In that position she’ll be working with students/families to correct truancy, behavioral issues and educational neglect. She Read More…
The Troops have Rallied with a battle cry, ”Let it Go and Let it Grow”
Shari Johnson/Publisher Shortly before 7 a.m. today, March 17, the first post popped up on Facebook Messenger under the heading: Raising Houners. With almost 80 people on the feed, the sentiments across the board were the same, they wanted their voices heard in support of The 1982 Foundation’s plans and most importantly in support of Read More…
The Ball’s Back in the Calhoun County Commission’s Court… field
Crystal Laughlin Mersh is not one to set on a decision. Perhaps this is why she has been such a success in business? Following Monday’s Calhoun County Commission Meeting, where she was told it was not the County’s decision, but rather the Calhoun Board of Education’s decision with regards to the conveyance of the Wayne Read More…
School Board Meeting Filled with both Staff and Student Awards and Serious Concerns over Vaping
Crystal Laughlin Mersh had a full day of meetings, beginning with the Calhoun County Commission meeting at 9 a.m. and then closing her evening by being the first to speak at the Calhoun County Board of Education meeting about the same matter she began with. She informed the School Board that she realized there was Read More…
Great Things Are Happening
Samantha Jarvis Every year, students are given a benchmark test similar to the end of the year test (GSA) to determine the growth of each student academically throughout the year. We polled the students in 6th-8th grades to see what would motivate them to do their best on the benchmark, and their answer was a movie and pizza. Read More…