Bethany College has announced that Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) as the distinguished commencement speaker for the Class of 2024.Capito brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to inspire and empower the graduating students as they embark on their next chapter.Serving the Mountain State since 2001, Capito consistently demonstrates a[Read More…]
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Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Do you have an imagination? What about when you were in grade school? Or in pre-school age….or kindergarten? What did/do you experience with imagination? If you answered “NO” to any of these first three questions then you need to continue reading. If you answered “YES to[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, March 28, at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Road from Coorain” by Jill Ker[Read More…]
Japanese Sushi Cooking Workshop at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, March 22 at Noon for a Japanese Cooking Workshop and learn how to make sushi. The workshop is presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University.Space is limited and registration is required. Call the circulation desk at[Read More…]
Women’s History Month Film Screening
The Brooke County Public Library will screen the documentary “Pearl” on Thursday, March 21 at 5 p.m. in the Vincent Room.Feature film “Pearl” is a one-hour, 46-minute film set in 1920’s rural Oklahoma. “Pearls” is based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw Aviatrix, Pearl Carter Scott. The youngest licensed[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 FAMILY FOR THE RANCHER by M. K. Stelmack. Horse trainer Mateo Pavlic wants to buy back his family’s ranch. But Haley Jansson isn’t interested in selling…or forgiving his twelve-year absence. Mateo[Read More…]
Brooke Middle School Receives Therapy Dog through Friends With Paws Program
Clara, a female Golden Retriever, was placed at Brooke Middle School last week as one of the newest therapy dogs through the Friends With Paws program.The therapy dogs were announced during assemblies celebrating their arrival. “I have no doubt that Clara will be a tremendous addition to Brooke Middle school,” First[Read More…]
Holmes and Watson Return to March’s Cloak and Dagger On the Air
This Saturday, March 9, the internationally known detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson return to Cloak and Dagger On the Air with brand-new adaptations of two fan-favorite stories: “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box” and “The Adventures of the Yellow Face” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Beginning at 3:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Veterans and Families Encouraged to Work Election Polls
By: West Virginia Press AssociationSenate Majority Whip Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, has announced a partnership with the non-profit organization Vet the Vote to encourage West Virginia’s veterans and their families to volunteer as poll workers in this year’s elections.West Virginia will need more than 8,400 volunteer poll workers to carry out[Read More…]
Hope Scholarship Applications Now Available Online
Applications for new students to apply for the Hope Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year, which begins this fall, are now available online.“We’ve seen tremendous interest and participation in the Hope Scholarship over the past school year, and we’re excited to start the application process for new students for the[Read More…]