West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is announcing the expansion of its HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) program to the Weirton Campus starting this fall semester. Classes will commence on August 26.WVNCC has offered the HVACR program on its Wheeling campus for several years and will now extend[Read More…]
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WVDH Empowers EMS Crews with New Statewide Protocols
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has rolled out new statewide emergency medical services (EMS) protocols designed to empower first responders with faster decision-making capabilities.Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, said the new protocols, which took effect on July 1, 2024, were developed by Dr. P.S. Martin, State[Read More…]
WVDH Highlights Importance of Back-to-School Immunizations
As the new school year approaches, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) underscores the importance of ensuring students are up to date on their immunizations. Immunizations (also called vaccines or shots) are one of the most important ways to protect children from diseases, and they are especially important for[Read More…]
Fall Soccer Registration Open
Brooke County soccer fall registration is now open through August 10. Those interested in registering may do so at www.brookesoccer.com. In-person registration is also available by appointment.Practice will begin the first week of September.Coaches, referees and volunteers are also needed. Referee class are available. Those who referee can make up[Read More…]
Colliers Native Joins MC’s Physician Assistant Graduate Program
Rachel Kazmirski of Colliers was recently enrolled into Marietta College’s Physician Assistant Graduate Program. Forty students are part of the Class of 2026 that began a rigorous 26-month journey in June.Kazmirski will earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in July 2026 if she completes the requirements of[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Are you a teacher? My mom was a teacher and many of her friends were teachers and many of my friends became teachers. In some ways teachers have it made! They get all the holidays and weekends off, the summers and Christmas vacations off. What a[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION UP-ISLAND HARBOR by Jean Stone. The quaint, historic fishing village of Menemsha is a side of Martha’s Vineyard that tourists don’t always see. Maddie Clarke’s late mother was born on the Vineyard, and Maddie[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis Hope everyone is enjoying all the hot weather, but we sure need some rain! My garden is even praying for rain. I wanted to explain my absence last month with having no article in the paper for June. I fell the Wednesday before Alumni Weekend and broke my[Read More…]
Market Street Bridge Receives Funding for Replacement
U. S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin announced last Friday an $87.5 million federal allocation to replace the Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River that connects Follansbee in Brooke County to Steubenville, OH.“Replacing the Market Street Bridge is a major win for the safety and future growth[Read More…]
History of the Market Street Bridge
The Market Street Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting Market Street in Steubenville and Rt. 2 in Follansbee across the Ohio River.A project of the Steubenville Bridge Co., it was constructed in 1905 by the Ohio Steel Erection Co., the framework was created by the Penn Bridge Co., and the original steel was[Read More…]