Author: The Brooke County Review

City of Follansbee – Apps for City Manager

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Follansbee is seeking applications for the position of City Manager. The City is seeking the following qualifications: demonstrated experience in human resources, financial operations and writing skills. A four-year college business administration degree or city manager experience is preferred. The City Manager will be expected[Read More…]

Public Notice of Change in Rates – Appalachian Power/Wheeling Power Company

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONOF WEST VIRGINIACHARLESTON CASE NO. 24-0289-E-P APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY andWHEELING POWER COMPANY,public utilities. Petition to Update the MRBC RatesCurrently in Effect PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE IN RATES UPON APPLICATION NOTICE is hereby given that Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company (the Companies), public utilities, have, on March[Read More…]

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) is uniting with agencies across the state and country during Mental Health Awareness Month to emphasize the vital role mental health plays in overall health and well-being.Gov. Jim Justice also proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month.This year’s national theme, “Where to[Read More…]

WV DoHS Commemorates National Foster Care Month

The West Virginia Dep. of Human Services (DoHS) is joining partners across the state and nationwide in commemorating National Foster Care Month by honoring the individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting children and youth in foster care.Gov. Jim Justice also proclaimed May as Foster Care Month in West Virginia.“Not just this month, but[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower “Say your prayers, Rabbit!” Elmer Fudd used to say this as a threat to our ol’ buddy ol’ pal Bugs Bunny. But Bugs Bunny always seemed to be cool as cucumber without a worry in the world. He went about his business or actions as if[Read More…]

GHSP Warns About Dangers of Distracted Driving

The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to share this important message: Put the Phone Away or Pay.Distracted driving is dangerous and can have deadly consequences. NHTSA says 3,308 people were killed in the U.S.[Read More…]