Bethany College is announcing the formation of a new fly-fishing club and competitive team, open to students of all skill levels who are interested in both the social and competitive aspects of the sport. Launching in fall of 2025, the club aims to bring together a passionate community of anglers[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
AG Joins Coalition Urging US Senate to Pass HALT Fentanyl Act
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey has joined a coalition of 25 states led by Iowa and Virginia in urging the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which will close the copycat fentanyl loophole and save American lives.Since 2018, fentanyl has killed nearly as many Americans as World[Read More…]
DoHS Collaborates to Address Barriers Within the Foster Care System
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is strengthening its engagement with state and local leaders to drive meaningful improvements in the foster care system. Through strategic collaboration with local legislators, foster care professionals, community stakeholders, and judiciary partners, DoHS is working to enhance protections for children and strengthen[Read More…]
WVDE Announces Funding for School Safety Projects
Brooke County is among the list of grantees included in the The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) school safety project grants awarded to 24 eligible educational entities around the state. The grants are a part of the $1 million appropriation made possible through House Bill 230 passed during the[Read More…]
Breaking the Cycle: Why WV Must Prioritize Local Food and Health
By: Kent A. Leonhardt, West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Facing what our new Governor describes as a “massive deficit” in our state budget, I can’t help but notice that Medicaid and PEIA are among the primary causes. This raises an important question. What could we have done over the past[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Microgreens, sprouts and krauts, oh my! Well, how was your St. Patrick’s Day? Green, I hope! I trust you didn’t forget to wear the green and that you didn’t get pinched! There are always pranksters lurking and just waiting for this one day of the year[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION GRAVE DANGER by James Grippando. Jack Swyteck’s new client fled Iran to Miami with her daughter, and has been accused of kidnapping by her husband. The seasoned attorney must not only plan a winning[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only recipe club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
Book vs. Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Into the Wild Rated R on Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m.Into the Wild is an absorbing fact-based portrait of a college grad who chucks it all to become a back-to-nature wanderer in the early 1990s. Directed by Sean Penn, who[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, March 26, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Rainbow Rob”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.