In celebration of this year’s Homecoming of Champions, Bethany College has announced that renowned Olympian Dave Wottle will be the distinguished speaker for the annual Grimes Lecture Series.Wottle finishing raceWottle’s dramatic finish in the 1972 Munich Olympics was one of the closest finishes in Olympic history, earning him a Gold[Read More…]
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At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION FIRE AND FORGET by Roy Scranton and Matt Gallagher. These stories aren’t pretty and they aren’t for the faint of heart. They are realistic, haunting and shocking. And they are all unforgettable. Television reports,[Read More…]
Adventures in Folktales from Here and There
The Brooke County Library will be hosting storyteller Judi Tarowsky on Thursday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. Judi will be entertaining us with larger than life stories as we travel around the world.Judi Tarowsky was a newspaper reporter and editor for more than 25 years and told other people’s stories.[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, June 26, 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…]
Kid’s Yoga Adventure at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a Kid’s Yoga Adventure for children and caregivers on Tuesday, June 25, at 11:30 a.m., at the Wellsburg Library with Taylor Provenzano from Soulshine Yoga. Bring a mat or towel and join us for some fun movement.Registration is required. Limited space is available.[Read More…]
WLU Alumni Affairs, WLU Foundation Partner with Publishing Concepts, Inc. to Create Oral History
Every West Liberty Hilltopper has a story to share, and West Liberty University Office of Alumni Affairs, in conjunction with the WLU Foundation, is excited to announce a partnership with Publishing Concepts, Inc. (PCI) to capture these tales. Through the creation of an Oral History Book, alumni will have the[Read More…]
Bethany College Launches Bethany Online with $1M in Support from Congressional Funding
Bethany College is unveiling the launch of Bethany Online, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at providing accessible and innovative online education opportunities. Made possible through support from Congressionally Directed Community Project Funds, Bethany Online will offer a range of programs designed to meet the evolving needs of learners in the digital[Read More…]
Today, there are nearly 7 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s dementia, including 38,100 in West Virginia. The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging West Virginians to think about their brain health and the benefits of building healthy brain habits during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month[Read More…]
DoHS Recognized for State Innovations to Advance Respite Care
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been recognized by the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) for its policy strategies shared at the State-Federal Respite Summit on West Virginia’s partnership with managed care organizations (MCOs) and universities to train the workforce that supports children and adults[Read More…]
Brooke County Fair Bingo
The Brooke County Fair will sponsor a bingo event Tuesday, June 18, at Brooke Hills Park – Bald Eagle Shelter. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with games beginning at 6 p.m.Admission is $15 and includes 10 regular games and one coverall.The event will also include special games, raffles and[Read More…]