By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Oh, Hello! You caught me reminiscing about dandelions from our discussion of last week….. Let’s move on to those little plants called “plantains”. There are two different types that grow most commonly here in West Virginia and throughout the United States. The first is broadleaf and[Read More…]
News
Brooke County PSD Receives Grant
Brooke County Public Service District has received a $500,000 grant from the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council.The award was part of $15 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state announced at the council’s meeting April 3.The funds will go towards a sewer extension along[Read More…]
WV Gold Rush to be Held
The West Virginia Gold Rush will include five times the number of chances to win prizes when the popular trout stocking event returns for its seventh year.“As a lifelong angler, there’s nothing that brings me more joy than to announce the return of this incredible event. The West Virginia Gold Rush not[Read More…]
Spring Gobbler Season Opens
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced that turkey hunting will return to West Virginia April 15 when the spring gobbler season opens across the state.During the season, which will run for five weeks until May 19, hunters may harvest one bearded bird per day with a season[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 LOVE DISCOVERED by Tracie Peterson. Invited by a friend to trek west and help establish the newly formed town of Cheyenne, Edward Vogel is prepared to leave the haunting memories of[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Next Goal Wins rated PG-13 on Friday, April 19.Based on a true story, this heartfelt, underdog comedy follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Call the[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, April 17, 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…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis April showers sure brought us rain and more rain! Thought I was going to have to swim out of my driveway for awhile and I cannot swim!It’s been busy for the past month was and before we know it school will be out, and summer will be[Read More…]
BHP Announces 53rd Season Lineup
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces its 53rd season with four delightful plays and a musical that will captivate and entertain all audiences. Brooke County Arts Council President Julia Barnhart is looking for an exciting season and is grateful. “We thank Municipal Mutual Insurance Company, Reasner Funeral Home, and Innovative Lab Services[Read More…]
BHP Announces Auditions
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces auditions will be held for the first three shows in the 53rd season on Saturday, April 6, at the Brooke Hills Park Clubhouse. Anyone interested in performing in local theater is welcome to audition.“The Kitchen Witches” is a comedy requiring 2 women and 2 men in[Read More…]