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Ridgeview News will be broadcasting live at 9 a.m., today, September 5, 2023, from Facebook. The Calhoun County Commission is set to announce/accept the resignation of Commissioner Matt Walker and elect a new Commission President according to an agenda posted on the Courthouse porch.
It has been reported that Calhoun County Commission President Matthew Walker has tendered his resignation to the Calhoun County Commission. A Special meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 for the purpose of accepting his resignation and moving forward with the appoinment of his replacement by remaining Commissioners, Craig Arthur and Kevin Helmick. Read More…
A familiar face to the Courthouse and Calhoun County, and one that will not require training. It made perfect sense for the Calhoun County Commission to appoint Carl Ballengee, former Sheriff and Sheriff’s Deputy, when he offered his services to fill in as interim. Ballengee has 32 years experience in Law Enforcement. The meeting to Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met this afternoon for the sole purpose of accepting the resignation of Warren Basnett, effective Sunday, April 30th, 2023. Also in attendance was Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries who apparently attended to offer legal advice if necessary regarding the matter. Delegations were allowed to address the Commission with Crystal Mersh, President of Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission meeting was once again held in the large courtroom because of the expected larger than normal audience with the matter of the Sheriff and budgeting concerns being addressed. Radio, television, print and internet News media was in attendance and watching through the live feed on Ridgeview’s Facebook page. The meeting was Read More…
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…
The Calhoun County Commission met for their December regular meeting and the final meeting of President Michael Hicks who opted not to run again this term and will be replaced by newly elected Republican Craig Arthur. Michael Hick is a Democrat which now changes the dynamics of the County Commission to two Republicans (Craig Arthur Read More…
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…
