Three Roane County agencies teamed up for a good cause in a fund raising tournament with proceeds going to the Roane County Animal Shelter. Roane General Hospital, Roane County EMS and Roane County Family Health Care played a double elimination tournament in nearly 100 degree temperatures on Saturday, June 25th. With the exception of a Read More…
Month: June 2022
How are we affected in Calhoun County by the Supreme Court’s Overturning of Roe vs. Wade?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional protection for abortion and allowing states to set their own laws regulating the procedure. This represents one of the most significant judicial reversals in generations. Following a conversation with a young lady on social media I discovered that after the reversal Read More…
Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling returning abortion law to the states
6/24/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Dobbs returning abortion law to the states: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s courageous decision today. I’ve said many times that I very proudly stand for life and I am rock-solid against abortion, and I believe Read More…
Calhoun Alumni Invitation to Catch Up on the Latest
The 1982 Foundation is hosting their very first Red Devil Revolution for all Calhoun High School and Calhoun Middle High School Alumni. Saturday, July 2nd at noon, all classes are invited to join together at the Calhoun Community Center (Old High School) for a reunion day. Classes celebrating milestone years – 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th, Read More…
June 24th Accident Update for Jerry Jones
UPDATE FROM BETTY JONES, WIFE: update on Jerry, today makes a week since his accident. I want to first say that today he did have a good day. He opened his eyes when we ask him too and he also squeezes my hand. With that being said his neurosurgeon came this evening to discuss his Read More…
FDA Denies Authorization to Market JUUL Products
Currently Marketed JUUL Products Must Be Removed from the US Market Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs Inc. for all of their products currently marketed in the United States. As a result, the company must stop selling and distributing these products. In addition, those currently on the U.S. Read More…
Annie’s Appalachian Adventures Book Reading at the FRN
Everyone knows a child who needs the first book in our series, The Letter. If you are a mental healthcare professional, social worker, school teacher, or concerned parent explore our websites and consider picking up a copy of this book to keep in your toolbox. Annie’s Appalachian Adventures is a literary children’s series of empowerment Read More…
The Law of Love
But I say unto you, Love your enemies Robin A Holstein Many people have heard of the Sermon on the Mount. That is the lecture Christ gave which the oft quoted “Beatitudes” appear. You know, the ones that go, “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth,” et cetera? There was actually much Read More…
EMS Problems across West Virginia being Addressed by Governor Justice
During the Wednesday news briefing, Governor Jim Justice addressed the continued problems emergency medical services face due to staff shortages, increased healthcare and fuel costs, especially in rural communities such as our own. Justice said that he had instructed the DHHR Bureau for Medical Services to submit a State Plan Amendment to seek approval to Read More…
