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Weekly Update from Crystal Mersh, President, The 1982 Foundation: It has been a busy week for the project and for my real job as I call it. We have projects gearing up all over the world. It is good to see things coming back to normal and people traveling again. I got a personal tour Read More…
By Shari Johnson, Publisher There was plenty of speculation as to whether or not the Calhoun County Community Center pool would ever come to fruition. But from a drone photo taken by Dakota Laughlin, there it is in all it’s splendor, on the verge of making the children of Calhoun County very happy. In a Read More…
According to the most recent update of Crystal Mersh, Foundation President, the project is progressing nicely and the pool is literally taking shape before their eyes. Ten members of the crew construction the pool worked from daylight to the end of the day laying blocks in very hot, humid weather on Saturday, August 4. Parkersburg Read More…
Those of us who live here know that Calhoun County is filled with gems, and it’s wonderful to see a few of them recognized! To commemorate its 60th anniversary, the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates sought from the public those special people who are the “hidden gems” of our region who personify the Read More…
Scroll left or right on the image below By Eric Lupardus From the day I moved to Calhoun I saw potential, today I realized others see it too. We have so many great recreational opportunities to share from our rivers to our roads. Friday, February 17th, 2023, myself, Nathan Allison and Commissioner Craig Arthur walked Read More…
President of The 1982 Foundation, Crystal Mersh and her team will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on February 12th at 2 p.m. at the Arnoldsburg Community Park. As this exciting adventure continues at the former Calhoun High School, opportunities for citizens and businesses to get involved will grow. The Town Hall meeting will be Read More…
As 2022 turned the page into 2023, The 1982 Foundation continues to go where scoffers dread and supporters tread. The grounds of the Underwood Field, VoAg Department, Gymnasium and the historic site of Calhoun High School continue to transform into an industrious venture filled with laborers, well wishers and site observers. In addition to a Read More…
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston Community Christmas Party will start at 3 P. M. at the Creston Community Building. There will be a covered dish meal with ham and there will be a special visitor for the benefit of the younger set. Give Kathleen Read More…
Photos by Terry Hickman, Photographer The Second Annual Olde World Christmas Market held Friday and Saturday, December 2-3, 2022 was once again filled with talented crafters who sold their wares in the hallways of what was once Calhoun High School. Twenty four crafter exhibited while activities a plenty surrounded the Calhoun County Community Center giving Read More…
The 1982 Foundation once again pulled off a Christmas Miracle for more than 600 very happy children with a dozen or so very tired elves. Chrystal Mersh, President of the 1982 Foundation and her team transformed the old gymnasium at Calhoun County High School, still on the far side of it’s glory days, into a Read More…
