Bethany College has established the Mary Renner Scholars Program, a permanent scholarship program created to honor Mary Renner’s life, values, and passions while providing ongoing support to students pursuing an education at Bethany College. The program has been made possible through a $500,000 gift from the Renner Foundation, creating a[Read More…]
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Costs and Rates for Residential Electric Bills
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Air conditioning and heating are going to be the largest components of your monthly electric bill.Let me take you through a number of things mentioned by the website ElectricRates.org.Your bill can fluctuate because of old appliances, which can use vast quantities of power[Read More…]
AG Warns Consumers About “Free” Gas and Grocery Card Scam Mailer
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey issued a consumer alert, warning West Virginians about a “free” gas and grocery card mailer that has been received by residents in recent weeks.Residents have reported receiving a postcard from “AAPP” (note: not AARP) claiming that gas and grocery vouchers were being held in[Read More…]
Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act
A new law that allows businesses to voluntarily contribute toward benefits for independent contractors without changing their employment status has gone into effect in West Virginia.“The Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act is another step forward as we build a stronger economy and create more opportunity in West Virginia,” said Gov.[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Thank you for all the wonderful responses to the last two weeks of inspirational fatherhood stories. I am really glad you liked them and they made you happy. It is nice to know that good things still happen in this world and miracles can happen every[Read More…]
Purcell Named to OU’s Dean’s List
Ohio University Honors Tutorial College student Zoe Purcell of Weirton has been named to OHIO’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List.The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students who complete a particular semester with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.999 with a minimum of 12 credit hours attempted for letter grades that are used[Read More…]
Vostatek Named to OU’s Spring President’s List
Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences student Frankie Vostatek of Weirton has been named to Ohio University’s Spring 2026 President’s List.At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE SAPPHIRE SEA by Davis Bunn. “When it comes to the bittersweet memories of his late mother, Colin Eames is a relatable boy, recalling her tales of a faraway place called the Sapphire Sea[Read More…]
Lunch and A Play with Brooke Hills Playhouse
Join members of the cast of Brooke Hills Playhouse’s production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” for a reading of the story. Plus, see excerpts from the show, interact with the characters, and ask the actors questions on Thursday, July 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke[Read More…]
“Dinosaur Train” and Fun Activities at the Library
The Brooke County Library in partnership with WV Public Broadcasting will be showing “Dinosaur Train – What’s at the Center of the Earth?” on Wednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m. in the River Room.Join Mr. Conductor and Pteranodon family as they go on a very special underground adventure! Children will[Read More…]