Olivia Baker of Weirton was among over 660 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall who earned more than $12.6 million in merit scholarships. Baker, a graduate of Weir High School majoring in digital marketing, earned a $21,000 President’s Scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements in[Read More…]
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DoHS Reports Significant Reduction in Overdose Fatalities
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) today announced a promising reduction in overdose fatalities across the state, aligning with positive national trends. Recent data comparing the first quarter of 2023 to the same period in 2024 reveals a provisional 28% decrease in[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE ROSE ARBOR by Rhys Bowen. London: 1968. Liz Houghton is languishing as an obituary writer at a London newspaper when a young girl’s disappearance captivates the city. If Liz can break the story,[Read More…]
Free Strength Training Workout for Older Adults
The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence-based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves even[Read More…]
WV Author Book Talk at the Library
Join us for an in-person book talk at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. with WV Author, C.L. Johnson as the author discusses their books: Hiding and Hunting. Listen to excerpts from their book while they discuss their writing journey and provide interesting details[Read More…]
History of Witchcraft in Brooke County
The Brooke County Public Library will be hosting Michal Traubert on All-Hallows or All-Saints Eve, Thursday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m., in the Vincent Room of the Wellsburg Library.Mr. Traubert will be discussing the history of Witchcraft in Brooke County. Mr. Traubert is a descendant of Daniel Higgins Sr. who,[Read More…]
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 4 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 for staff development and training.
Notice of Proposed Amendment to WV Constitution on General Election Ballot
PUBLIC NOTICEProposed Amendment to the WV Constitution to be on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot. Title of Amendment: “Amendment No. 1: Protection of persons against medically assisted suicide”Summary of Purpose: “The purpose of this amendment is to protect West Virginians against medically assisted suicide.”Full Text of the Amendment:[Read More…]
Protective Order/Hearing Date – Civil Action No. 24-DV-83
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Magistrate Court Case No. 24-M05D-00104Family Court Civil Action No. 24-DV-83 TO: Dustin Anson HillUnknown Address DOB: 8/14/2001 ORDER OF PUBLICATION(PROTECTIVE ORDER/HEARING DATE) TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: It appearing by evidence duly taken in this action that you could not be found[Read More…]
Petition for Appointment of Infant Guardianship – Case No. CC-15-2024-CIG-7
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HANCOCK COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Case No. CC-15-2024-CIG-7 IN RE: Petition for Infant Guardianship Over Ryan Joseph Albert, Dylan Curtis Albert, and Aoibheann Kara Nale, Minors Notice is hereby given that John Alan Jenkins and Charlotte Angela Jenkins have filed in the Circuit Court of Hancock[Read More…]