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09/15/2026 · Preston County
The Tiny Focus Trick That Gets You Moving
When a task feels huge, your brain may not need more motivation—it needs a smaller target. Try naming the next physical action, not the entire project.
Shakespeare’s Secret for Making Time Visible
In Sonnet 73, Shakespeare doesn’t merely say “I’m getting older.” He turns aging into bare trees, a dying fire, and the last light of day—and somehow makes that difficult truth feel like a gift.
09/15/2026
Start With Doubt, End With Better Answers
Francis Bacon had no patience for opinions dressed up as facts. His advice from 1605 is still a remarkably practical way to think before the internet—and especially after it.
09/15/2026
The Tariff Thermometer, the Federal Guillotine, and Other Signs of a Jumpy Country
Washington keeps selling disruption as strategy while households count the cost in grocery aisles and paychecks. Meanwhile, quieter fights over public health and federal data could shape the country long after the cable-news panels move on.
09/15/2026
The Dishwasher Is Not a Personality Test
Two readers are asking versions of the same uncomfortable question: Is this relationship hard because life is hard, or because one person has quietly stopped showing up?
09/15/2026
The Studio Is the Funniest Show on TV, and Hollywood Deserves Every Joke
Hollywood has spent years making shows about itself, but most of them treat the industry like a sacred temple. “The Studio” finally walks in wearing muddy shoes.
09/15/2026
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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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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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