The Calhoun County Commission Meeting, originally set for August 14th, 2023 was rescheduled without notice to any media outlets for 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9th. Shortly after the opening of the meeting, the Commissioners went into executive session for the purposing of interviewing Prosecuting Attorney Candidates to fill the unexpired term being vacated by Republican Read More…
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New Rules, Same Assumptions, Calhoun County Commission February Meeting
Following the preliminary opening of the Calhoun County Commission meeting on Monday, February 13th, 2023, Commission President Matt Walker opened with a followup on questions asked at the previous month’s meeting. (1) Regarding the Water Companies consolidation it is currently on stand still due to Pleasant Hill having to replace board members following the resignation Read More…
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…
Final Meeting for Michael Hicks as Commissioner, more questions regarding County Financial Reports
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…
Speaker Roger Hanshaw meets to Discuss the Future of Calhoun County
Three of Calhoun County’s Political and Business leaders met Wednesday with Speaker of the House, Roger Hanshaw in his Charleston office to discuss the future of Calhoun County. Calhoun County Commission Candidate Craig Arthur presented his platform and hopes for the community that he grew up in as well as his desire to change the Read More…
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…
Craig Arthur Announces Candidacy Platform
Hello, My name is Craig Arthur, and I am running as a Republican candidate for County Commissioner. I was born and raised here in Calhoun County. From an early age, I was taught to treat others the way God treats us. This is the most important thing in life after salvation. I have been blessed with amazing Read More…