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Exercise Class to be Offered

The Weirton campus of West Virginia Northern Community College will be offering a free aerobics class beginning Jan. 14 and running through May 8.The class will meet from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the student center, located in the back of the building.This will be a low-impact class,[Read More…]

Weirton Restaurant Week: A Celebration of Local Flavor

Mark your calendars for Weirton Restaurant Week, happening February 2-8. This exciting week, hosted by the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, is a celebration of Weirton’s vibrant dining scene and an opportunity to support local restaurants.What is Weirton Restaurant Week?This week-long[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Are you familiar with the term or title “doula”? I was not familiar with it until recently. A friend of mine told me she just got certified to be a death doula. Immediately the “grim reaper” formulated in my mind’s eye. Goodness, why would anyone want[Read More…]

At the Library

The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE HOUSE OF CROSS by James Patterson. In Washington, DC, the president-elect is planning her inauguration. The list of Supreme Court candidates is highly confidential–until it becomes evidence in Detective Alex Cross’s toughest investigation. One[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, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual, to discuss the book “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline.You will[Read More…]

Library Hours

The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 5 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16 for staff development and training.

Empowerment Self Defense Worskshop

Come along and learn practical self-defense techniques and build confidence at the Brooke County Public Library. The Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center, Inc. will be providing Empowerment Self Defense Workshops. Part 1 of the workshop will be help on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5–7 p.m. and part 2[Read More…]