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American Legion Post 34 Baseball Team Wins Cup

On Friday June 27, Post 34 Wellsburg American Legion Baseball Team won the Commander’s Cup against the Brilliant American Legion Post 573. The trophy was presented to our Commander, Edgile Covey, by Coach Micah Knisley and the team. Post 34 congratulates these young men on the three great games they[Read More…]

A Gift That Lives On

Peter ’61 and Lynne (Rollins) ’61 Morgan have thoughtfully included Bethany College in their estate plans, a meaningful gesture that reflects their lifelong connection to the College. In April of 2025, Peter visited with Major Gifts Officer Deno Emili ‘78 about their gift.Deno: Peter, first, I wanted to thank you[Read More…]

Purple Alert System Launched

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced the launch of the state’s new Purple Alert system through the West Virginia Dept. of Homeland Security.“Purple Alerts empower local law enforcement to respond quickly when individuals with cognitive impairments go missing,” said Morrisey. “This new alert system will strengthen community safety through clear coordination and[Read More…]

Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Recognized

The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program is joining the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in observing Vehicle Theft Prevention Month during July by calling attention to vehicle theft as a nationwide issue and urging vehicle owners to take preventive steps to keep their vehicles[Read More…]

GHSP High-Visibility Speeding Enforcement

Focused on eliminating driving behaviors that contribute to traffic-related fatalities on our nation’s roads, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in conjunction with the U.S. Dep. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is calling on drivers to recognize speeding as an aggressive driving behavior that endangers all[Read More…]

King of Clubs Returns to BHP

King of Clubs will return to Brooke Hills Park Tuesday, July 29 and every Tuesday until the King of Clubs is picked.The game “King of Clubs” is a game of chance where a successful player wins a portion of the money held in the jackpot.Doors open at 6 p.m. and[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Every now and then when I order essential oils, I like to try different ones. Recently, I was drawn to one called “spruce”. I was thinking that it would be nice to have the scent of spruce on a sachet or to use in a diffuser[Read More…]

Vehicular Heatstroke Reminder

Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14 and younger in the United States.The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program and the U. S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urge parents and caregivers to learn about and share critical information about[Read More…]

At the Library

The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION FINDERS KEEPERS by Brett Battles. “After attending an Arrington properties meeting on Martha’s Vineyard at the group’s newest location, The Vineyard Arrington, Stone Barrington returns to New York City to catch up with his[Read More…]

BHP to Present “9 to 5 The Musical”

“9 to 5 The Musical,” with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, will take the stage at Brooke Hills Playhouse July 11-13 and 18-20. Based on the 1980 hit movie and set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the[Read More…]