The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE LAWYER by John Ellsworth. A judge’s wife is dead. The public are out for blood, the justice system has turned on one of its own. It’s a case no career minded[Read More…]
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Celebrate the Annual Spring Friends Event
Theodore Roosevelt will be portrayed by Gene Worthington of Fayetteville, in a West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! program in Celebration of the Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries Annual Spring Event, in the Brooke County Public Library’s River Room on April 25, at 7pm. This program is also[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, April 24 at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Earth Day, Birthday”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
History of the Brooke Relays
By: John L. Davis On April 11, 1951, several hundred spectators gathered at Wellsburg High School’s Memorial Stadium (dedicated in 1947) to watch the inaugural edition of the Brooke Relays. The event was the first track meet held in Wellsburg since the 1920s. The cinder track itself had been completed[Read More…]
Electric Consumers to See Lower Electricity Bills
Two decisions by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia will result in lower electricity bills for customers than Monongahela Power Co. and Potomac Edison Co. has requested.The first approved a broad-based compromise that cuts in half a $207 million rate increase proposed by the utilities.Instead of approving a 13[Read More…]
WV DMV Offers Several Convenient Ways to Renew Vehicle Registrations
It’s that time again. It’s time to renew your West Virginia vehicle registration. The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will send you a registration renewal reminder postcard 60 days before your registration expires.You can renew your registration in several ways. Make sure to have your current registration card, proof[Read More…]
GFWCWV Attends State Convention
Helen Moren, President GFWCWV Bethany Woman’s Club recently attended the GFWCWV State Convention held at the Greenbrier Resort. The club received ten first place, nine second place and one third place awards. Also, Honor and Superior Certificates for completing all of the requirements. Helen, is a GFWCWV Past State President.Pictured[Read More…]
2024 Adopt-A-Highway Registrations Accepted
The West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection now accepting registrations for the 2024 Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday, April 27.Co-sponsored by the DEP and the state Division of Highways, the Adopt-A-Highway program is administered by the DEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the[Read More…]
Junior Conservation Camp Lowers Age Requirements
West Virginia’s state Junior Conservation Camp has lowered its age requirements to allow 10-year-olds to register for the five-day, overnight camp at Cedar Lakes near Ripley.Sponsored by the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Youth Environmental Program, this year’s camp is set for June 17-21 and is open to youth[Read More…]
Pancake Breakfast
Bethany Memorial Church, located at 31 East Campus Dr., Bethany will hold a pancake/sausage/drink breakfast Saturday, April 20, from 8-10 a.m. at the church. Cost is $10 per person. Everyone is welcome.