BID ADVERTISEMENT The Brooke County Commission will be accepting Bids for a Pole Barn 44’ X 50’ X 14’ w/concrete floor. For additional specifications, please contact the Brooke County Clerk’s Office, [email protected] bids must be submitted on or before 10:00 a.m. on April 15, 2025 to the Brooke County Clerk,[Read More…]
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Brooke County Commission Bid Advertisement for Asphalt Paving of Gravel Lot
BID ADVERTISEMENT The Brooke County Commission will be accepting Bids for the asphalt paving of the gravel lot located at the corner of Charles Street and 6th Street, Wellsburg, WV (Front lot to alley). For additional specifications, contact the Brooke County Clerk’s Office, [email protected] bids must be submitted on or[Read More…]
WLU Physician Assistant Student’s Research Published in Prestigious Orthopedics Journal
West Liberty University (WLU) Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) students recently received the honor of being published in the Journal of Orthopedic for Physician Assistants (JOPA) for their research on diagnosing and managing Legg-Calvé-Perthes (LCPD) in the obese pediatric population.Their article was selected by JOPA as one[Read More…]
Bethany College Launches Fly-Fishing Club and Team
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…]
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…]