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…

Crimes/Punishment

UPDATED: Another Prescription Drug Arrest in Calhoun over the weekend

UPDATE: According to the criminal complaints filed on April 10, 2022 by Cpl. C.J. Myer of the Calhoun County Sheriff Department, he had received a call from Walgreens’ Pharmacist and the dispatch at 911 that there were two suspects coming to the Walgreens Store in Grantsville to pick up fraudulent prescriptions as confirmed by Walgreens. 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…

Business News

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…

Community Events Government News

Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow at 2 p.m. – Your Opportunity to Get the Scoop

The 1982 Foundation and the Ridgeview News is encouraging County participation in their Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, April 9, at 2 p.m.at the Calhoun County Community Center. It is hoped that candidates as well as currently elected officials will make themselves available to the community for questions and concerns. The rising interest in political Read More…

Art & Music

Mark English is Making Progress on the Gingko Tree Carving

Even though the decision to cut down the Gingko Trees in front of Bodies Restaurant at the corner of Main and Florence Streets may be a debateable subject, the talent of Artisan Mark English is not up for debate. He continues to amaze as to what can be done with a chain saw. His intricate Read More…

Community Events News

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…

Crimes/Punishment News

Brownridge Sentenced in Felonious Crime Against J&B Drug Store

Deandre Dean Brownridge appeared for sentencing before Judge Anita Ashley on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Mr. Brownridge plead guilty to the felony charge of Attempt to commit a felony, having attempted to obtain a prescription from J & B Drug Store through false representation. The defense attorney addressed the Court on Mr. Brownridge’s behalf with Read More…

Business Government News

The Natives are Restless and the Gauntlet Has Been Cast Down

Were we in medieval times I would half expect Crystal Mersh to ride into town upon her steed, climb the stone steps of the Calhoun County Courthouse, swing wide the iron doors of the building and enter into the presence of kings of the county and cast her gauntlet down before them proclaiming ”The decision Read More…