Shelby Ferrell, a native of Wellsburg, was recently initiated into the Bethany College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 1,869 new initiates from 78 universities during April 2023.Students initiated into the Society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate/professional students in the top[Read More…]
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Grow Ohio Valley to Receive Funds
Grow Ohio Valley headquartered in Wheeling will receive $310,984 so 21 AmeriCorps members who will address dramatic diet-related health disparities by improving access to healthy, locally produced food in underserved, low-income communities in Brooke, Ohio and Marshall counties.U. S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and[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…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, May 24, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “There’s A Dragon In Your Book”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION BISCUITS AND GRAVY by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. “A hot meal, a hard drink, and maybe a friendly hand of poker-that’s all Mac Mackenzie wants when he drifts into[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
Hope everyone has gotten their gardens and flowers planted. I always wait until after Mother’s Day hoping the weather will be warming up and there will be no more chances of frost! My seeds are bought and hopefully we can plant some this week.As for the recipes this month, I[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 DEVINE DOUGHNUT SHOP by Carolyn Brown. For Grace Dalton, her sister, Sarah, and her cousin, Macy, the Devine Doughnut Shop is a sweet family legacy and a landmark in their Texas[Read More…]
Bethany College Graduate 111 During Spring Commencement
Bethany College celebrated the Class of 2023 Saturday in a moving commencement ceremony honoring the achievements of its 102 undergraduate and nine master’s students. The ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of the graduates and the inspiring journey that each of them traversed throughout their college experience.Bethany President Jamie Caridi opened the[Read More…]
Part of the Bigger Picture
By: West Virginia PSC Chairman Charlotte R. LaneThis month the Public Service Commission’s Transportation Officers are going to participate in an annual event known as the International Roadcheck, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.International Roadcheck runs for 72 consecutive hours, from midnight Tuesday, May 16, through midnight on Thursday,[Read More…]
Cornhole Tournament Set
Brooke County NFL Flag Football is planning a cornhole tournament Saturday, May 20, at the Follansbee Middle School field.Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and end at noon. Tossing will begin at noon.Two brackets will be run: Back Yard Baggers for $20 per team and Competitive for $30 per team.The[Read More…]