Government News

Calhoun Commission’s “Work” meeting shows more work needs done on EMS investigation

*UPDATE TO ARTICLE BELOW: Ridgeview News was contacted by Steve Whited, CEO of Minnie Hamilton Health Systems regarding misquotes or misunderstandings by Ridgeview during the Thursday evening work session. Ridgeview will never intentionally mislead, but as human nature is, I am not above mistakes. (*1) Mr. Whited noted that the description of Minnie Hamilton’s potential Read More…

Government News

The Truth is “We have Issues”

There’s a current blame game in America that has made its way to Calhoun County or perhaps it was always here, but it certainly seems more prevalent. The Republican’s blame Democrats, the Democrats blame the Republicans, the Independents have jumped ship because they’re tired of the blame but the truth of the matter is “none Read More…

Government Health News News

Calhoun EMS Profit & Loss Statements Cause More Questions

Calhoun EMS Director, Jason Wilson, has released the Profit & Loss Statements for the years 2019 through 2022 for the Calhoun EMS Agency. Although we appreciate the transparency that Wilson has gone above and beyond to show, those statements may raise more questions than answers. While I have warned Ridgeview readers on multiple occasions that Read More…

Government News

Calhoun County Commission meets to Discuss Calhoun EMS Direction and MHHS Connection

Commissioners Matt Walker, Kevin Helmick and Craig Arthur met for a “work session” at the Calhoun County Courthouse at 4 p.m. this evening, January 19, 2022. A work session means that no agenda or official action occurred. The meeting was called by Commission President Matt Walker who stated that he was concerned about the direction Read More…

Government News

First County Commission Meeting of the Year Has Considerable Public Comment

Calhoun County Commission met for the first time in the New Year 2023, with the newly elected Republican Commissioner, Craig Arthur. First order of business following the opening and pledge was the election of Commission President. Matt Walker, who opened the meeting stated that he had been nominated by Commissioner Kevin Helmick, he seconded the Read More…

Community Events News Politics

Debate Set, Chairs in Place, Crickets by Democrat Party

Thursday’s debate has had an open invitation to all parties on all sides of the political realms of Calhoun County. Republican candidates have confirmed their plans to attend, but Ridgeview News has yet to have any response from the Democratic side. An opportunity for questions to be submitted by the Republican and Democratic parties was Read More…

Government News

County Commission meeting Addresses Calhoun EMS, Sheriff Vehicles, Honesty & Transparency

The Calhoun County Commission held their regular monthly meeting in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Courthouse. Another packed meeting by the community, with two of the three Commissioners present. Michael Hicks and Matt Walker was there as well as County Clerk, Jean Simers. The Commission opened with delegations being allowed to speak, at Read More…