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Civil War Reenactment at the Calhoun County Park on Saturday

Civil War Reenacting has been a growing hobby since it began in the 1960’s spurred on by the Centennial. The 125th anniversary of the start of the war in 1986 saw reenacting turn into a serious hobby. A love of history, a desire to better understand what Civil War era soldiers and civilians experienced, the Read More…

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An Informative Chat with Mrs. Whytsell

By Shari Johnson, Publisher With the up and coming School Levy on the November 8 Ballot, more conversations than normal are happening in the small communities of Calhoun County with regard to the operation of Calhoun County Schools. It was with that in mind that I reached out to the Calhoun County School Board with Read More…

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Calhoun BOE Begins the New School Year with Full Agenda Recognizing Helpers, Reaching Goals and Reporting Progress

The Calhoun County Board of Education Meeting was held at the Board Office on Monday, September 12th at 5:30 p.m. Board Members present were Hortz Motz, Tammy Yoak, Jenna Jett, Jimmy Gregory and Mitchell Morgan as well as the Superintendent of Schools, Kelly Whytsell. Hortz Motz reported on the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center and the Read More…

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Five Calhoun Students Medal at the 6th Annual Buffalo Creek Invitational

Submitted by Kayla Ware September 10, 2022  6th Annual Buffalo Creek Invitational Following are the list of students along with their times and placement. 5 of 9 kids including Middle and High school medaled. 1-15th places receive a medal at this meet. The next meet is at Braxton County on 09/17/2022. High School Boys: 9th Read More…

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Calhoun Youth Football Travels to Braxton

Submitted by Kevin Cunningham/Photos by Clear Blue Skys Studio Calhoun Youth Football traveled to Braxton County on Sunday to take on the Braxton Redskins. The flag team started off the day for the Red Devils and showed some improvement this week scoring 4 touchdowns. Kayleb Harris scored 2 touchdowns, Jaxon Snodgress and Gunner Burrows also Read More…

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Calhoun Middle High School Students Participate in WVU Spirit Day

Several Calhoun Middle High School Students and families traveled to Morgantown, WV to attend WVU Spirit Day and Youth Sports Day 2022 on Saturday, September 10th. Calhoun Cheerleaders were given the opportunity to interact with the athletes to learn new skills and have a better understanding of how things work on the University level. A Read More…

Human Interest News

A Taste of Italy and Greece in the Town of Grantsville

Ridgeview News has it on very good authority that the meal served at the 1982 Foundation “A Taste of Spice” Event was second to none and could only be defined as exquisite! When I asked one of the attendees how their evening went, the response was ”Oh my!” Attendees, by reservation only, were served at Read More…

Community Events News Schools Sports

Calhoun Sports Weekly Update of New Events

Monday 9/12 Golf – Roane County Golf Club (away) 4:00 PM MS Volleyball – Spencer (home) 6:00 PM Tuesday 9/13 HS Volleyball – Roane (away) 6:00 PM Wednesday 9/14 Golf – Glenville Golf Club (away) 4:00 PM HS Volleyball – Ritchie (away) & Liberty Harrison 6:00 PM MS Football – Clay (home) 6:00 PM MS Read More…