The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
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“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…]
IRS Phone Scam Reminder
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office continues to receive a high volume of calls related to the IRS Phone Scam. Since the scam began, the Consumer Protection Division has logged thousands of complaints from consumers who have been contacted by a person perpetrating this scam.A caller will pretend to work[Read More…]
New Change to the 2024 WV Fish Consumption Advisories
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for 2024. The 2024 advisory updates are the result of reviewing the recent data of fish tissues and re-analysis of historical data. The current West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory can be reviewed at[Read More…]
How to File a Comment
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC ChairmanI want you to know that here at the Public Service Commission, we suffer through the same concerns that many of you do about the cost of gasoline, water and power bills, groceries, and every other budget item.The commission wants to hear your[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health Highlights Winter Weather Safety
Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) reminds residents of important safety precautions amid severe weather.“In addition to the strenuous work of clearing snow, it’s important to remember that cold temperatures make the heart work harder to keep the body warm,”[Read More…]
Flu Season is in Full Swing and Vaccination is Still a Good Idea
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the highest months for flu activity are December through March. That means those who have not received their vaccines still have a chance to protect themselves.Flu vaccines may not prevent someone from getting the flu, but they will lessen symptoms and[Read More…]
Candidates File for Seven County, Judicial and Legislative Offices
Eighteen candidates have filed for county, judicial and legislative offices that will be on the ballots at the May 14 primary election.County races for seven offices have attracted eight candidates, while six judicial offices have five contenders and four legislative offices have five contenders.In county races, all the candidates for[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION UNNATURAL DEATH by Patricia Cornwell. “Chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement. The victims have[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Dragon Dance”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.