By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Have you heard the term, “Being in the flow”? Well I’m in the flow! “The flow” means that you experience a significant amount of synchronicities. Things just mysteriously match up or are along the lines of the same subject or situation. Clues and signs add up[Read More…]
News
Brooke County Man Admits to Child Pornography Charge
Harry Fred Wells, 53, of Follansbee, has admitted to possession of child pornography.According to court documents and statements made in court, Wells was under investigation for inappropriate contact with a minor through social media. Officers searched his home and his phone, finding child pornography.Wells is facing up to 20 years[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE GIVER OF STARS by Jojo Moyes. Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve, hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living[Read More…]
Free Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. You will create a paper flower cupcake gift box. All materials will be provided. Bring a glue gun.Limited space is available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat[Read More…]
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 4 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 for staff development and training.
Brooke County Included in Counties Under State of Emergency Due to Severe Weather
Brooke County has been included on a list of 26 counties that are under a state of emergency due to two weeks of flooding.Gov. Jim Justice added Wirt as well as Boone, Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson, Logan, Mingo, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler and Wayne counties after severe thunderstorms caused[Read More…]
BHS Receives Grant from SBA
Brooke High School will benefit from Brooke a $6,220,500 from the West Virginia School building Authority.The funds announced last week will be used for interior plumbing renovations.The SBA announced the grant as part of $149,851,553.00 awarded for 18 new needs-based projects.The latest funding builds upon a previous award of $111 million in[Read More…]
Homeowners Rescue Program Available
As the West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program celebrates two years of helping homeowners across the state, officials encourage qualified homeowners to apply for emergency assistance before funding runs out.Since launching on March 28, 2022, the Homeowners Rescue Program has paid out more than $31 million to help 6,300 West Virginia[Read More…]
April is Safe Digging Month
April is the month when people shake off winter doldrums, get ready to cut the grass again, and foray into outdoor construction jobs.The Public Service Commission of West Virginia reminds everyone that April is Safe Digging Month and to call WV811 before digging.At the request of the PSC, Gov. Jim[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Mind your beeswax! Haha…. Have you ever been told that as a kid? That’s an interesting way to say “mind your own business”. I am not planning on talking about minding your own business, at least not today. But this phrase reminds me of when my[Read More…]