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09/13/2026 · Preston County
The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit
Focus is not about becoming a person who never gets distracted. It’s about giving distractions somewhere to go besides the front seat of your mind.
The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last
Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is not really about getting lost in the woods. It’s about the tiny, stubborn pause we allow ourselves before duty comes knocking again.
09/13/2026
The Radical Skill of Paying Attention
Simone Weil believed attention was more than concentration, politeness, or productivity. She saw it as a moral act—and her advice for practicing it begins with getting something wrong.
09/13/2026
The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due
Washington keeps selling short-term fixes for long-term problems, and voters keep paying the invoice. Tariffs, housing costs, immigration fights, and artificial intelligence all point to the same question: who absorbs the damage when leaders chase applause?
09/13/2026
Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again
The immersive Van Gogh show has turned one of art’s most complicated painters into a giant screensaver with excellent marketing. It’s time to rescue him from the laser projector.
09/13/2026
Good News You Can Borrow, Read, Rescue, and Compost
Libraries lend more than books, Dolly Parton puts stories in children’s hands, condors keep returning to the sky, and mushroom roots are replacing plastic foam. The world still has plenty of nonsense, but these four developments know how to do useful work.
09/13/2026
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Announcements
View allLibrary Calendar Full of Community Events
The Ohio County Public Library is pleased to announce a series of upcoming events for the community. These include weekly children's story times, adult book clubs, and guest author presentations. Please visit the Ohio County Public Library website or stop by the circulation desk for the most up-to-date calendar and event details.
Ohio County Commissioners to Meet April 18
The Ohio County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. All meetings are held in the City-County Building Council Chambers, 1500 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Help Beautify Calhoun County: Spring Clean-Up Day on April 27th
Calhoun County is organizing its annual Spring Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. This initiative encourages residents to participate in making our county a cleaner and more beautiful place to live. Volunteers will gather at designated meeting points at 9:00 AM, with activities expected to conclude by 1:00 PM. Areas targeted include local parks, community centers, and major road shoulders. Gloves, trash bags, and safety vests will be provided. Please sign up at your local community center or visit the county website to register.
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Summer Jobs: Calhoun County Parks & Rec Hiring Seasonal Staff
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Join the Force: Deputy Sheriff Positions Open in Calhoun County
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Public Notices
View allAttorney General McCuskey joins multi-state coalition raising concerns over Wi-Fi company’s ties to China
Other - 10/07/2026
West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
Probate - 09/24/2026
Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
Other - 09/21/2026
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