By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission has solved one of the age-old dilemmas facing newcomers in applying for jobs.You have a degree, but how do you get a job without experience?I’m glad you asked.The Public Service Commission wants you, and we are happy to provide[Read More…]
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Adopt-A-Highway Fall Cleanup Registrations Being Accepted
The West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection is accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday, Sept. 26.Individuals, groups and organizations can register to pick up trash on most state-maintained roads.The program provides garbage bags, work gloves and safety vests to volunteers and disposes of the collected[Read More…]
GHSP Reminds Motorists to Obey Speed Limits
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program reminds drivers to slow down and obey the speed limit ahead of a statewide high visibility enforcement (HVE) period continuing through Sept. 21.Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed in speeding-related crashes across America. In 2024, there were 11,288 fatalities that[Read More…]
WV Expands Access to Medicaid School-Based Health Services
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS), in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), are expanding Medicaid School-Based Health Services. This expansion gives more students access to essential medical and behavioral healthcare right in their schools.“Expanding access to school-based health services[Read More…]
AG Pushes FCC toStrengthen KYUP Requirements
Attorney General J.B. McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its “Know Your Upstream Provider” (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls.KYUP rules require voice service providers to ensure that[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Did any of you try out the med-bed for yourself last week? I did not receive any emails about any of your adventures but perhaps one or two of you had a good experience with the type we discussed last week. Nonetheless I will attempt to[Read More…]
September Marks Start of Youth Hunting Season
September marks the start of youth hunting seasons in West Virginia.The first split of youth black bear season is Sept. 12-13 and the first split of youth waterfowl season is Sept. 19.The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the minimum age restriction for youth seasons has been[Read More…]
Squirrel Season Opens
West Virginia’s regular squirrel season opened statewide Saturday and offers new and experienced hunters an opportunity to refine their hunting skills.The season runs through Feb. 28, 2027.“Squirrel hunting is a long-standing tradition in West Virginia and is how many hunters are introduced to the sport,” said Brett McMillion, director of[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE FINAL TARGET by Nora Roberts. He showed up at Arden Bowie’s debut author appearance with a copy of her novel and an eager smile. He showered her with compliments and got her autograph.[Read More…]
Celebrate National Comic Book Day at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be celebrating National Comic Book Day on Friday, Sept. 25. Stop in during library hours to pick up a free comic book. All ages are welcome. One comic book per patron while supplies last. A variety of comics will be available.