American Medicines Company (AMC) continues to work hard to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in West Virginia with a focus on Calhoun County. The Company led by Crystal Mersh aims to bring high-tech jobs into the area and revitalize the local economy by manufacturing critical medicines like those for blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid conditions. Read More…
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We’ve Gotta Stand
The Supreme Court on March 15th, 2024, ruled that public officials who post about topics relating to their work on their personal social media accounts are acting on behalf of the government, and therefore can be held liable for violating the First Amendment when they block their critics, only when they have the power to Read More…
82 Foundation’s Spice Event features a Taste of the Middle East
A TASTE OF THE MIDDLE EAST….A 4 COURSE MEAL FEATURING KABAB ENTREES This event will be held June 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the outdoor dining area of the Tiki Taco Hut. According to the chef’s. They can likely seat a few more folks than normal if they have reservations in advance. $30 per person. Read More…
Grantsville Christmas Tree Arrives from Athens, Ohio Farm
Grantsville’s Christmas tree made its way from an Athens, Ohio tree farm with the help of newly elected Commissioner Eric Lupardus and the donation of Steve Whited. The staff of The 1982 Foundation helped to get it in place in front of the Morris Realty Building at the corner of Market and Main Streets. A Read More…
Get Ready for a Weekend of History, Memories and Fun
The 1982 Foundation will be hosting their Annual Fall Event on the Avalon Campus in Grantsville, WV on Saturday, October 5th, 2024 with something for everyone in the family! In addition to the vendors and exhibits they’ll be a: Don’t miss this awesome event!
We Can Do It!
Of all the places in the world, I highly doubt that there is any place that is filled with as many talented people as Calhoun. There may be some places that are equal, but not greater per capita. And none as eclectic and interesting as “Houners.” Some are home grown, some are transplants, some are Read More…
Understanding Why AMC is a Big Deal
Either you, or probably someone you love, relies on a daily dose of a prescription medicine that is helping to treat a chronic illness. An illness that without an intervention would shorten their life span. For myself, following three heart attacks, open heart surgery, hypothyroidism, diabetes, and fibromyalgia, I’m a walking pharmacy. I hate the Read More…
The Local Swimming Pool is a Happening Hub of Community Health
For decades public swimming pools have played a vital role in the community, especially during the summer months. Countless families have fond memories of embarking on aquatic adventures at their local swimming pool. What makes public pool facilities special are the people and programs that work together to provide those meaningful experiences for families. The Read More…
How One Small American County Overcame to Become a Very Big Deal
Shari Johnson, Publisher I have a very, very good friend, who stands on the opposite side of the line for which I do in the political realm. He and I are two very passionate people about what we believe and why we believe it. We are however far more passionate about the Lord Jesus Christ, Read More…




















