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WV DoHS and Cardinality Launch COMET to Strengthen Foster Care Communication

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Cardinality, has launched the Communication and Operations Mobile Engagement Tool (COMET), a new platform designed to strengthen communication and collaboration across the state’s foster care system.The platform provides a secure, centralized space for foster parents, caseworkers, attorneys, service providers,[Read More…]

Outdoor Revival to be Held

An outdoor revival will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, from 4-7 p.m., at 2850 Bethany Pike, Wellsburg. Admission is free and open to the public. Those attending should bring their own chairs.

Rosary Rally Set

Follansbee St. Anthony Altar and Rosary Society will hold a public Rosary Rally Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m., in the parking lot of Hood’s Pharmacy, located at 971 Main St., Follansbee.During the rally, the Mother of God will be honored and prayers for the community and world peace will[Read More…]

Wheeling Park Girls Golf Team Moves Up in Ranking

By: David GaudinoThe Wheeling Park Girls Golf Team moved up from the novice to the Championship Division in its second year to win the West Virginia Girls Golf Team Tournament held at the beautiful and lush Highland Springs Golf Course in Wellsburg. The match played at a college length of[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Do you believe it is possible for there to be life on other planets? This is an age old question. I personally have never seen or encountered an unearthly alien or UFO. What are your thoughts on the subject of “We are not alone in this[Read More…]

At the Library

The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WHISTLE by Linwood Barclay. Annie Blunt has had an unimaginably terrible year. First, her husband was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident, then one of the children’s books she’s built her writing and illustrating[Read More…]

Brooke County Library Book Club

A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “When the English Fall” by David Williams.[Read More…]