The West Virginia Women’s Commission (WVWC) has announced that registration is open for the 2024 Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 5, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston.The theme for the 2024 Women’s and Girls’[Read More…]
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Black Bear Harvests Increase In 2023
Black bear harvests in West Virginia dramatically increased in 2023, according to the Division of Natural Resources.None were harvested in Brooke County, but 241 were taken in nearby counties.During the 2023 archery and firearms seasons for black bear, West Virginia hunters harvested 2,830 bears, which was a 64 percent increase[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SETTLING HIS HASH by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. After traversing California from one end to the other, and finding nothing much to his liking, Mac Mackenzie is heeding his[Read More…]
Tutoring in Wellsburg
MetaStone: a healing group is pleased to announce that they now offer tutoring after school on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. For details and arrangements, call 304.678.9021 or e-mail [email protected] if your student could benefit from this new program. Middle and high school students will be accepted February-May.Metastone: a healing group is[Read More…]
Free Plant Swap
MetaStone: a healing group, located at 720 Charles St., Wellsburg will hold a free plant swap Sunday, Feb. 24, from 1-4 p.m.Bring your plant babies and swap them out for different one or exchange. Gather and meet with other plant loving area citizens.Those exchanging seeds are asked to make sure[Read More…]
Shrove Pancake Day Dinner Set
Wellsburg United Methodist Church, along with Franklin UMC will host a Shrove Pancake Day lunch and dinner Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 12-6 p.m., at Wellsburg UMC, located at the corner of 11th and Charles Streets in Wellsburg.Dine in and carryout orders will be available. There is no cost for the[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie River Wild rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 16, at 12 p.m..A group of whitewater rafters becomes stranded in raging rapids when they’re targeted by a saboteur intent on keeping shocking secrets buried.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Call the[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Franklin’s Valentines”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Twelve County Candidates to be On May Primary Election Ballot
Twelve candidates will be on the primary election ballot in Brooke County as they seek their parties’ nominations.For judicial offices, the primary will be actual election to the positions that are open.When filing closed Saturday, Jan. 27, the lineup in Brooke County was:County commission: Darin Pizer of 1094 Washington Pike,[Read More…]
Country Roads, Take Me Home
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC Chairman I turned on my car radio this morning and had to smile. John Denver’s song, “Country Roads” was playing, which always makes me happy.I am not an exception in loving this song, and hearing it lifts my spirit, which is true for[Read More…]