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…]
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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…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Trolls Band Together rated PG on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m.This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple.Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Six Additional County Candidates File for May Primary Election
In the past week, six new candidates have filed for county, judicial and legislative offices that will be on the ballots at the May 14 primary election.That raises the number of candidates to 24 that will appear on the ballot.County races for seven offices have attracted 10 candidates, while six[Read More…]
WVNCC’s HVACR Program Receives Accreditation from HVAC Excellence
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is pleased to announce that its Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program has recently earned accreditation from HVAC Excellence, a leading accreditation organization in the HVAC industry. This accreditation marks a significant milestone for WVNCC, as it becomes the first college or[Read More…]
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Bethany Memorial Church will holding a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Tuesday, February 13, from 5-7 p.m. at the church, located at 31 East Campus Dr., Bethany. Cost is $10 per person. Carry-out will be available.A 50/50 raffle will be held and a gift card wreath will be raffled off.All proceeds[Read More…]
Weirton Area Water Board Receives Grant
Gov. Jim Justice has announced the approval of two non-federal matching grants worth $5,707,500.00 million impacting Nicholas, Brooke, and Hancock counties.“I could not be more proud to see funds delivered to such important projects,” Gov. Justice said. “Making sure West Virginians have access to clean water is a top priority of my[Read More…]