The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION ALL THE GLIMMERING STARS by Mark T. Sullivan. “Anthony Opoka and Florence Okori are coming of age in Uganda in the 1990s. They are both outstanding students and good kids before they[Read More…]
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Bethany Students Explore, Dream, and Discover During Fall Convocation
Bethany College held its annual Fall Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 5, welcoming students, faculty, and staff back for the start of the academic year. The event featured a keynote address from distinguished alumnus Donald Blashford ‘76, who reflected on his time at Bethany and shared valuable life lessons with the[Read More…]
Good Neighbor Day and Story Walk at the Library
Sept. 28 is National Good Neighbor Day and it’s the perfect time to get to know your neighbors – Just start with Hello!Stop by the Brooke County Library Sept. 23–28 to visit our Story Walk featuring the book “Just For You” in front of the library and pick up your[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 Wednesday, 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 are available.
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only recipe club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE COWGIRL NANNY by Jen Gilroy. With two kids and a ranch to run, Bryce Carter needs a nanny for the summer. And professional barrel racer Carrie Rizzo might be perfect, at least until[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Remember that silly ol’ sarcasm you would say to your friend if they tripped really good on something? And after you caught your breath from laughing you would get the words out kinda like they were hyphenated…… “En—haha—joy—haha— your—- trip? hahaha—–See ya next fall!” still laughing.[Read More…]
Brooke High Golf Program Continues Success
The largest Brooke High School Golf Program has had tremendous success this season. Coach Marshall Hone’s varsity, who had to replace five of six members, has won nearly every match this season including victories over John Marshall, Weir and Oak Glen this past Thursday. Brooke recorded a quality score of[Read More…]
WVDOT Among Finalists for America’s Transportation Award
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is one of 12 finalists in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual America’s Transportation Awards.West Virginia was nominated for the innovative Wellsburg Bridge project, one of three WVDOT projects to win regional America’s Transportation Awards at the Southeastern[Read More…]
WLU Announces Winners of 48 Hour Film Festival
West Liberty University (WLU) concluded its annual 48 Hour Film Festival with winners and participants being recognized Sunday, Sept. 15 at Waterfront Hall in downtown Wheeling.Open to WLU students regardless of major and all area high schools, ten teams from West Liberty and two high school teams representing Weir High[Read More…]