During April, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is launching a safety campaign for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, West Virginia is sending a clear message to all motorists: Eyes Forward. Don’t Drive Distracted.Distracted driving is a national crisis. Between 2019-23, more[Read More…]
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Filing A Case with the PSC is Simple
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Filing a complaint with the Public Service Commission is easy.You can take one of two routes.The simplest is the informal complaint.We receive thousands of these complaints yearly. We have an astonishing record of solving 97 percent of these within 30 days.If you have[Read More…]
Post 34 Makes Donation
On Monday, April 6 American Legion Post 34 made a trip to Helping Heroes with donations of food and other non-perishables donated by club members. The Post also donated $1,000 that was donated through dinners held at the club. The Psot would like to thank all who contributed.
West Virginia DoHS Recognizes April as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is recognizing April as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month, as proclaimed by Governor Patrick Morrisey, to raise awareness of prevention efforts and encourage parents, communities, and stakeholders to help reduce child abuse and neglect across[Read More…]
SHPO Offers Second Chance to Apply for Grant
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Dept. of Tourism is offering a second opportunity to apply for the 2026 Survey and Planning Grants.Approximately $90,000 will be awarded from funding appropriated by the U. S. Congress for preservation efforts through the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund.The[Read More…]
Soup and Bake Sale
Wellsburg United Methodist Church, located on the corner of 11th and Charles Streets, will hold a soup sale Tuesday, April 14, from 11 a.m. until sold out. Dine in and take out will be available. A bake sale by the United Women in Faith will also be held at the[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Last week it was April Fool’s Day. Did you pull any fast ones on anyone? Or did you get “had” by anyone? Surprisingly this year was really low-key for me. There was no foolin’ what-so-ever. Although the weather sure has been play tricks on us here[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION JUDGE STONE by Viola Davis and James Patterson. The most respected citizen in Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), is Judge Mary Stone. She holds two responsibilities sacred: running her family farm and presiding over[Read More…]
WLU Dental Hygiene Program Earns Continued Accreditation Without Reporting Requirements
West Liberty University’s Sarah Whitaker Glass School of Dental Hygiene has once again received accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements” from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), reaffirming the program’s longstanding commitment to educational excellence and professional preparation.At its February 5 meeting, the Commission on Dental Accreditation granted the[Read More…]
STOP on Red: Target Red High-Visibility Enforcement Mobilization
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with law enforcement officers across the state during the statewide high-visibility Target Red enforcement mobilization that runs April 1-15. Officers will be targeting motorists who fail to stop at red traffic lights and stop signs.“Running red lights and stop signs[Read More…]