Helen Marie Nichole Smith, formerly of Steubenville and Weirton, has been assessed $270,000 in civil penalties by Hancock County Circuit Judge David A. Sims.The penalties against the disc jockey stem from violations of the Consumer Credit and Protection Act.Smith, who is now living in Cincinnati, operated a disc jockey and[Read More…]
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Follansbee Man Arrested On Charges Related to Obstruction and Witness Tampering
Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, was arrested last week on criminal charges related to his alleged obstruction and witness tampering in a federal trial.He was taken into custody Thursday morning without incident and faces up to 35 years in prison, if convicted.According to the criminal complaint, filed in U.[Read More…]
WV DMV Now Offering Digital Titling Clearinghouse
Businesses all across America that rely on vehicle titling as a critical component of their operation can now sign up for the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles’ National Digital Titling Clearinghouse.The clearinghouse is a central location for quick, efficient, and secure title transfers – and the first of its[Read More…]
BHP to Present Final Show of the Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse, along with season sponsors Municipal Mutual Insurance Company and Reasner Funeral Home, announces the final show of its 52nd season, “Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens,” which will run August 18-20 and 25-27. In this deliciously funny Southern-fried comedy written by Jones Hope Wooten, the Verdeen cousins[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Flooding Hears Reports on FEMA Grants, Recovery Efforts
By Autumn SheltonWV Press AssociationCHARLESTON, WV — There were a lot of questions, but not many answers — at least not publicly — during the interims meeting on Sunday of the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding. Matt Blackwood, deputy director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division, and[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis As I sat and typed this article, it was raining so hard outside, and the winds are blowing so hard I could hardly see down to the marina.As my Grandma Polly used to say, “It is raining cats and dogs out there!” Plus, we were under a[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A DEADLY DISTANCE by L. T. Ryan. Washington, D.C. Midday. A man waits at a bus stop, his intentions unknown. Two government operatives have been stalking him for days, waiting for him[Read More…]
Brooke County Friends to Meet at the Library
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be meeting in the Vincent Room of the Brooke County Library on Tuesday, August 15 at 1:30 p.m. The Board invites all to attend with the intent to prepare for upcoming events, plan for new ones, and get updates on what[Read More…]
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, August 16 at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Create a “Daruma” Japanese Lucky Doll
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, August 17 at 5:30 p.m. and make “Daruma” Japanese Lucky Dolls presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University. Decorate your own Japanese Lucky Doll created out of clay with Manami.Space is limited and registration is required.[Read More…]