The 1982 Foundaion and Ridgeview News are hosting an opportunity for the citizens of Calhoun County to make their concerns known to those who have been or will be elected to serve in a public office for the citizens of Calhoun County. At 1:00 p.m. today Crystal Mersh, President of the 1982 founation and Kyerstan Read More…
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“Raising Houners” Hold Strategy Session
What began as a Social Media conversation in the early morning hours of March 17, soon escalated into a group of impassioned community stakeholders with a mission to back what they believe and say is a “once in a lifetime opportunity for their children.” Calhoun County currently touts the highest unemployment rate in the State Read More…
The Troops have Rallied with a battle cry, ”Let it Go and Let it Grow”
Shari Johnson/Publisher Shortly before 7 a.m. today, March 17, the first post popped up on Facebook Messenger under the heading: Raising Houners. With almost 80 people on the feed, the sentiments across the board were the same, they wanted their voices heard in support of The 1982 Foundation’s plans and most importantly in support of Read More…
Wayne Underwood Field Still in Question with The 1982 Foundation
The Calhoun County Commission met for their regular Monthly meeting, March 14, 2022 in the Little Courtroom of the Calhoun County Co urthouse. All three Commissioners were present, County Clerk Jean Simers, as well as over 40 citizens for a standing room only crowd. Melissa O’Brien of Thompson and Litten, an Engineering-Architecture firm, brougt a second Read More…
The 1982 Foundation Announce Event Plans
The 1982 Foundation is excited to announce the tentative plans for the 2022 Spring Fling Event. Some of the aspects have yet to be finalized but will be updated accordingly when plans are made. With this evert being one month away participants are encouraged to contact event organizers if you’d like to take part. Event Read More…
2022 is ”The Year of the Houner” with Positivity and Progress
The 1982 Foundation continues to make progress on the Calhoun County Community Center as Spring events and exciting announcements continue to come. The work crews are one room away from finishing the internal demo with the next step starting the framing on the gymnasium roof where there is rot and fixing the stage in preparation Read More…
Follies 2022 is Bringing Back Memories and Making New Ones
Jim Sullivan/Follies Event Coordinator Close your eyes and imagine the sound and the feeling you had all those years ago when you were in the Follies at Calhoun County High School. You will be able to experience that at least once more in your life April 16, 2022 when The 1982 Foundation presents The Calhoun Read More…
Crystal Mersh Continues to Bring Hope and State Attention to Calhoun County
Below is an update from the 1982 Foundation Facebook page that shows Crystal’s passion and drive to expand on her dreams for returning home to Calhoun County: Thomas WV is a beautiful town that sits on the bank of a river with a cool vibe and beautiful little shops. Thomas is going to be a Read More…
More Spring Fling News with the Revival of the ”Follies”
Close your eyes and imagine the sound and the feeling you had all those years ago when you were in the Follies at Calhoun County High School. You will be able to experience that at least once more in your life April 16, 2022 when The 1982 Foundation presents The Calhoun County Community Center Spring Read More…
1982 Foundation President Update on the Calhoun County Community Center
Thank God It’s Monday! I have not updated at my normal pace (or done anything at my normal pace) since Feb 4. I hope that this improves sooner than later because I do really miss it. Right now we are in the hurry up and wait period awaiting mechanical detailed plans and roofing materials. We Read More…