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09/15/2026 · 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
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View allHelp 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.
Calhoun County Library Invites Kids to "Adventure Begins at Your Library" This Summer
The Calhoun County Public Library is excited to announce the kickoff of its 2024 Summer Reading Program, themed "Adventure Begins at Your Library." This program is open to children of all ages and runs from June 1st through August 15th. Participants can track their reading progress to earn badges and enter drawings for exciting prizes. The library will also host a variety of free events, including story times, craft workshops, and guest author visits, every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Registration opens May 15th at all library branches.
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Welcome to the Calhoun County Events Calendar! Stay informed about all the exciting happenings in our community. From public meetings to local gatherings, we aim to list everything that matters to our residents. Please check back often for the latest updates.
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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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