By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Thank you all for the encouraging feedback I have received about my writings. I am so glad you are enjoying the show. It is good to uplift each other and learn from each other. I particularly like to pass along useful and helpful information that I[Read More…]
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Spring Fire Season Begins
The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Friday, March, 1 marked the return of burning restrictions.The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m.-7 a.m., according to state law.Fires set during that time must be put out[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Wonka rated PG on Thursday, March 14, at 5 p.m.This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate[Read More…]
Free Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, March 14, at 11 a.m. You will create a cute bunny candy card. All materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, March 13, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “The Hugely-Wugely Spider”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THIS SPELLS DISASTER by Tori Anne Martin. Potion maker and self-proclaimed “messy witch” Morgan Greenwood is sure she was hexed at birth. Not only did she drunkenly offer to fake date the[Read More…]
WVNCC Supports Students Affected by Eastern Gateway Community College Registration Pause
West Virginia Northern Community College (Northern), with campuses located in Weirton and in Wheeling, is already meeting with and supporting students impacted by the recent announcement by Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC) of a “pause in registrations and enrollment beyond the spring term.” Two of Northern’s three campuses are located[Read More…]
Bethany College Announces Keynote Speaker for 2024 Oreon E. Scott Lectures
Bethany College has announced the distinguished Rev. Dr. Lance Pape as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Oreon E. Scott Lectures. As a continuation of Bethany’s longstanding tradition of fostering theological dialogue and growth, the lectures are scheduled for April 8 and 9 at the First Christian Church in Washington,[Read More…]
The Public Service Commission Needs You
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC Chairman Some of you might remember those old posters where a stern, bearded picture of Uncle Sam looks out solemnly over a caption that says, “I want YOU for U.S. Army.” Like Uncle Sam, I would like to say that the Public Service[Read More…]
DoHS Announces Success of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) and Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) today announced the successful outcomes of DoHS-funded substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs.“Overcoming a substance use disorder is not as simple as resisting the temptation to take drugs,” said Christina Mullins,[Read More…]