The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is encouraging commercial poultry producers and backyard flock owners to continue maintaining strong biosecurity practices following a rise in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases in surrounding states. While no new cases in domestic birds have been confirmed in West Virginia since January,[Read More…]
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By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Glad you all loved the informational writing about butterflies last week and are wanting to hear more! I definitely have more to share. Let’s get into some details of the secret lives of butterflies and caterpillars.Most butterflies lay their eggs singly and flit from plant to[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE DEVIL IN OXFORD by Jess Armstrong. “If someone were to ask American heiress Ruby Vaughn how exactly the occult came to play such a large role in her life, she would immediately point to[Read More…]
GFWV WV Attends Annual Convention
Helen Moren, President of GFWCWV Bethany Woman’s Club attended the 120 GFWC West Virginia annual convention, March 13-14, held at The Greenbrier Resort.The club received first place awards in the categories of newsletter donations, Operation Smile, UNCEF, St. Jude’s Hospital. Scholarshop, Support Fund, and Pennies for Arts.It received second place[Read More…]
“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…]
Bethany College Celebrates Founder’s Day with Convocation Honoring Alexander Campbell’s Legacy
Bethany College welcomed students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests to Commencement Hall on Thursday for its annual Founder’s Day Convocation, a longstanding tradition that celebrates the College’s 1840 charter and the vision of founder Alexander Campbell.The annual observance brings the Bethany community together to reflect on the institution’s mission to[Read More…]
National Slam the Scam Day
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey has announced Thursday, March 5, 2026, was National Slam the Scam Day, as federal, state and local governments, non-profit organizations and private companies joined forces to help protect consumers from scams. The Federal Trade Commission reported that consumers lost more than $12.5 billion to scams[Read More…]
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Beech Bottom Community Christian Church, located at Third and High Street will hold a breakfast wit hthe Easter Bunny Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the church.Breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, bacon, cereal, juice and milk. Along with breakfast, there will be fun activities, crafts, games, an egg[Read More…]
All WV Children Now Eligible to Apply for Hope Scholarship
All West Virginia children in grades kindergarten-12 are now eligible to apply for the Hope Scholarship Program for the 2026-27 academic year.Existing private school and traditional homeschool students who have not previously been eligible for the program are now eligible to apply to participate in the State’s Education Savings Account[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower It’s very possible that winter is over or at least has lost its polar power! I have seen an early spring butterfly called the Mourning Cloak and several small moths called Hooded Owlets. On top of that the dogs have had a few ticks removed already![Read More…]