Looking for a way to make an impact in your community? Join a representative from Necco, a local foster care agency, April 19 anytime between 12-2 p.m. for a one-on-one session for information on how you can become a foster parent. No appointment needed. Light refreshments provided.
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Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, April 20, at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. You will work on creating a button bouquet. Bring a pair of scissors and a glue gun. All other materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie 5000 Blankets, rated PG-13 on Friday, April 21, at 12 p.m.When her husband has a mental breakdown and goes missing, a determined woman and her young son set out to find him on the streets, sparking a movement of compassion towards those[Read More…]
Pancake Breakfast
Colliers Volunteer Fire Dept. will serve a pancake breakfast Saturday, April 15, from 8-11 a.m. at the fire hall.The menu will allow diners to choose one of the following all-you-can-eat meals: pancakes, sausage and eggs waffles, sausage and eggs or biscuits, gravy and eggs plus orange juice and coffee.The cost[Read More…]
Dance to Aid Relay for Life
Music Done Knicely will hold a retro dance benefiting the Brooke-Hancock American Cancer Society Relay for Life on Saturday, April 15, at the Wellsburg Banquet Hall on 12th Street.Disc jockeys Ron Music and Chris Knicely will be playing music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s from 8 p.m. to midnight.[Read More…]
Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition Accepting Entries
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is currently accepting entries for the 2023 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition.The deadline to turn in entries is Monday, May 1, at 4 p.m.The is the 42nd exhibition will open Friday, May 26, with an awards ceremony at[Read More…]
Adopt-A-Highway Spring Cleanup to be Held
The West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday, April 29.Co-sponsored by the DEP and the 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 state’s environment[Read More…]
Brooke High Students Recognized
Follansbee Council recently recognized Olivia Snyder and Ruari Stoll, both sophomores at Brooke High School, who have won $750 through the West Virginia University Extension Service’s My Hometown is Cool contest for new signs and possibly furniture for the city’s swimming pool. Pictured above is (front) Stoll and Snyder and[Read More…]
Disciples Women of Weirton Welcome Fellowship Leader
Disciples Women of Weirton First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) hosted guest speaker Jennifer Allen, president of the West Virginia Region Disciples Women Fellowship, at its March meeting.Allen encouraged members to “stop, look, listen and follow God’s advice” rather than their own, especially in frustrating situations. “Always keep God with[Read More…]
Weir High School Girls Athletic Association Shows Support
As part of its mission to support some of what it considers to be the less visible athletic groups, the Weir High School Girls Athletic Association recently held a fundraiser, and recently presented $2,500 to members of the high school’s track and cross country teams. The association offered its appreciation[Read More…]