The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding its digital-focused services with two exciting new initiatives: digital vehicle registration cards and the West Virginia Mobile ID.West Virginians renewing their vehicle registration online can now opt for a secure digital registration card stored in their smartphone wallet.That free service offers[Read More…]
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WV Governor’s Schools Add Tourism to Subject List
Add tourism to the list of subjects students can study at a variety of summer Governor’s Schools in West Virginia.Applications are now available for freshman and sophomore high school students wishing to attend West Virginia’s inaugural Governor’s School for Tourism June 20-29.Although the popular summer educational camps have existed since[Read More…]
Winter Watercolor Workshop to be Held
Bob Watson, a local artist, will be instructing a watercolor workshop with techniques that can be used to paint still-life and landscapes. The first part of the workshop will have a warm-up and practice session aimed toward placing people in paintings. The second part will be producing a watercolor that[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 VINEYARD SEASON by Jean Stone. With her wedding only weeks away, Annie should be grateful to be back on Martha’s Vineyard, running her cozy Inn and crafting her artisan soaps. But[Read More…]
New Columnist to Appear in The Brooke County Review
Years ago the Brooke County Review had two columnists who wrote a weekly opinion column mixed in with interesting facts or stories. Often times those were the first items read and we looked forward to them every week. It has been several years since we have had the luxury or[Read More…]
WVDNR Reminds Artists to Submit Calendar Entries
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has issued a reminder for artists to submit original wildlife paintings for the 2025 edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar before the deadline Feb. 14. “As we approach the art submission deadline for our award-winning wildlife calendar, we are counting on the artisan community[Read More…]
WVU-P Releases Fall Honor List
One student from Brooke County earned academic honors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg for the fall semester. Named to dean’s list for a 3.5-3.99 average for six or more hours of credit was Teira Parrish of Wellsburg.
WV Division of Forestry Accepting Nominations for Hall of Fame
The West Virginia Division of Forestry is accepting nominations for the next round of honorees for West Virginia’s Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame highlights the people, businesses, organizations, institutions and foundations that have significantly contributed to agriculture, forestry and family life in West Virginia. Selected nominees[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, Feb. 29, at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Hollywood Daughter” by Kate Alcott. You[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Meg 2: The Trench rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m.A research team on an exploratory dive into the depths of the ocean are pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks. To survive, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim these predators.Bring[Read More…]