Twelve homeschool students in grades 8-12 from the Ohio Valley Christian Home Educators (OVCHE) cooperative participated in “Topper Science- Anatomy and Physiology for Homeschoolers” on the campus of West Liberty University on Monday, December 11.The event, designed by Dr. Leslie Quinn, Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at West Liberty University,[Read More…]
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Brooke County Students Graduate Mountaineer Challenge Academy
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is pleased to announce Class 2-23 as the 61st class to complete this West Virginia National Guard Program. Commencement exercises were held Friday, December 15th at Camp Dawson in Kingwood. A total of 101 graduates from 30 counties across the State of West Virginia successfully completed[Read More…]
Follansbee Man Sentenced for Obstructing Tree of Life Trial
A Follansbee, WV man has been sentenced to prison for his attempt to intimidate and influence jurors and witnesses in the Pittsburgh Tree of Life trial.Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, was sentenced to 78 months in prison.According to court documents and statements made in court, Lloyd threatened jurors and[Read More…]
Toys for Tots Donation
The International Senior Club in Weirton dropped off its donation for the Toys for Tots program prior to Christmas, ensuring many local children who are in need received a gift during the holidays.Club officers who collected toward the program included President Regina Truax, Trustee Gabriel Arlia, Secretary Rita Orler and[Read More…]
First Christian Church Donations
Members of the First Christian Church supported the Gift of Years Fellowship group by providing 25 Christmas gift bags to residents at the Weirton Geriatric Center. These residents have few or no visitors, according to church members, who wanted to do something special for their holiday.Those assisting in the project[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brook County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION UNDER THE COVER OF MERCY by Rebecca Connolly. The Great War has come to Brussels, and Edith Cavell, Head Nurse at Berkendael Medical Institute, faces an impossible situation. She has sworn an[Read More…]
“Read Through 52” Library Reading Program
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch is offering a reading program for all ages! “READ Through 52” – a year of reading 52 books in 52 weeks!Make some space in your week to read. By the end of the year you’ll have more insight, more perspective, and more[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Missing Mittens”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Voter Registration Database Updated
More than 400,000 voters have been declared ineligible to vote in West Virginia since 2017, and the statewide effort to clean-up registration list is continuing.By working closely with all 55 county clerks to provide the tools necessary to operate a uniform, non-partisan voter registration list maintenance process, Secretary of State[Read More…]
Brooke High HOSA Christmas Angels
Members of the Brooke High School Health Occupations Students of America raised funds to buy toys and clothes for 20 Salvation Army Angels this year. They students include those enrolled in the Bio-Medical and Nursing programs. The Brooke High HOSA began shortly after the beginning of the school year selling[Read More…]