The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office continues to receive a high volume of calls related to the IRS Phone Scam. Since the scam began, the Consumer Protection Division has logged thousands of complaints from consumers who have been contacted by a person perpetrating this scam.A caller will pretend to work[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
New Life Retreat Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism identifies a subgroup of dependency known as a high functioning alcoholic or (HFA), which makes up about 32% of the alcoholic consumers the hallmark of an HFA is they can function with apparent normalcy in society while intoxicated. They are often skilled at[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, April 12, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Frog”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Puss In Boots: The Last Wish rated PG on Thursday, April 13, at 5 p.m.Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie A Man Called Otto rated PG-13 on Friday, April 14 at 12 p.m.Otto is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he[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, April 27, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Stories of Breece D’J Panckake” by[Read More…]
Brooke County Public Libraries Five Year Plan Update
The Brooke County Public Libraries need your help. We are in the process of updating our 5-year plan on how to best serve our community, and we want to know what you think.Please consider visiting the library on one of the following dates to meet with the director:4/14/2023 11 a.m.-12 p.m.[Read More…]
Communications Senior Accepted Into Top Broadcasting Master’s Program
Being accepted into a master’s program is something many college students dream of. For Bethany College communication and media arts senior Drew VonScio, his dreams just became his reality—and he is crediting much of his success to his Bethany mentors. Drew has officially been accepted into the top journalism program[Read More…]
Speech Pathology and Audiology Student Picked for National Honor
West Liberty University first year student Stephanie Santilli was selected to attend the national 4-H Conference in our nation’s capital recently.“I am so pleased to represent 4-H in Washington, D.C. I am excited to meet other 4-H’ers from around the country and to see the differences between their programs and[Read More…]
Disciples Women of Weirton Welcome Fellowship Leader
Disciples Women of Weirton First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) hosted guest speaker Jennifer Allen, president of the West Virginia Region Disciples Women Fellowship, at its March meeting.Allen encouraged members to “stop, look, listen and follow God’s advice” rather than their own, especially in frustrating situations. “Always keep God with[Read More…]