The Brooke County Public Library will be kicking-off its 2024 “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Program with a scavenger hunt on Monday, June 3, from 12–2:30 p.m. The latest start time for the scavenger hunt is 2 p.m. The hunt is open for ages 2–18.Families will visit businesses[Read More…]
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“Adventure Begins at Your Library”2024 Summer Reading Program
Brooke County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” This summer, we invite readers of all ages to embark on a thrilling journey filled with books, activities, and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration.The[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 #1 LAWYER by James Patterson and Nancy Allen. Stafford Lee Penney is a small-town lawyer with a big-time reputation for winning every case he tries. In his sharp suits and polished[Read More…]
Three Seniors Named Valedictorians of Bethany College’s Class of 2024
Bethany College proudly announces the recipients of the esteemed Oreon E. Scott Award, recognizing the students with the highest academic standing in the graduating Class of 2024. This year, the honor of Valedictorian is bestowed upon three outstanding scholars: Meti Abdella, Allison Danver, and Faith Lavezoli.The Oreon E. Scott Award,[Read More…]
WVNCC Students Fabricate Obstacle for Upcoming Challenge
Five students from West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) are getting ready for the Tough As Nails Urban Challenge on May 26, in Wheeling, West Virginia. However, these students will not be participating in the challenge; rather, these second-year Welding students are hard at work fabricating a challenging monkey bar[Read More…]
UWUOV Hosts First Inaugural 80’s “Axe”travaganza
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley has announced its first Inaugural 80’s “Axe”travaganza. This fun and unique event will take place at Route 40 Lumberjaxe on May 24. The event will start at 6 p.m. with the 80’s band Tongue ‘N Cheek performing from 7-10 p.m. Tickets for[Read More…]
WLU Gains Approval for Aviation Program
West Liberty University has received approval from its accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission, to offer a joint aviation program with Marshall University. The approval is the final step in the process to offer the program, beginning with the Fall 2024 semester.West Liberty Registrar Stephanie North prepares for a flight in[Read More…]
Kiwanis Chicken Dinner to be Held
The Kiwanis Club of Wellsburg will hold its annual chicken dinner Thursday, June 27, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the 12th Street Wellsburg Fire Station building. Parking will be available in the Wellsburg Banquet Hall parking lot across the street.Cost of the meal is $13 and includes 1/2 chicken, baked[Read More…]
One Day VBS Set
The Wellsburg First Church of God will hold a free, one-day Vacation Bible School Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Betty Carr shelter at the 18th Street Park in Wellsburg.The VBS is for children in preschool through fifth grade. Activities will include live animals, crafts, games, music,[Read More…]
SNHU Announces Winter 2024 President’s List
Blake Paxton of Follansbee and Kristen Edwards of Weirton have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named[Read More…]