The historic Brooke Hills Playhouse is kicking off its 55th anniversary season with the hilarious, heart-filled Southern comedy, The Second-to- Last Chance Ladies League, which is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. Opening night on June 5 promises the Ohio Valley an evening of[Read More…]

In partnership with local industry partners, West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is launching a new associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree program in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation this fall at its Weirton campus, expanding workforce education and training opportunities in manufacturing to meet growing industry demand in the Northern[Read More…]

The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has announced that 2024 marked a historic milestone for the Mountain State. Total roadway fatalities for the year fell to 256, the lowest number of traffic-related deaths ever recorded in West Virginia’s history.This record-shattering low represents a continued downward trend since the[Read More…]

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey submitted a formal comment letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the Department to amend the compliance dates for two Biden-era rules that will harm households and businesses. The rules govern commercial water heating equipment and consumer furnaces.The comment letter supports[Read More…]

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I have had much feedback on the columns about DMV stuff the last couple of weeks. Thanks for all of your replies and interests. I suppose we really just need to pay close attention to what we are doing as we are driving and learn all[Read More…]

The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION TALE OF THE HEART QUEEN by Nisha J. Tuli. Some mistakes can’t be undone, and Lor now faces the crushing consequences of her wild, fae magic. She’s already set events in motion, and there’s[Read More…]

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is proud to announce the launch of a new Respiratory Therapy program beginning this fall on its Wheeling campus. The program was developed to address the growing demand for skilled respiratory therapists in the Ohio Valley and surrounding regions.Respiratory therapists are vital members of[Read More…]

West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues to expand its services available online, with new online services added this month.“West Virginia DMV strives to treat every customer as a welcomed guest,” said Everett Frazier, Commissioner of DMV. “Part of that is to truly respect their time, and provide a[Read More…]