The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley board of directors is excited to announce their new executive director, Staci Stephen.Staci bring 17 years of nonprofit and fundraising experience to this position. Her nonprofit career started at the Augusta Levy Learning Center in 2006 where she served as the director[Read More…]
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Bethany College Announces Articulation Agreement with Wheeling University
Bethany College has announced a new opportunity for students to pursue an advanced degree in the healthcare field. Wheeling University and Bethany College are joining forces to offer Bethany students a track into Wheeling’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The DPT program, through Wheeling’s College of Health Science, will[Read More…]
Wellsburg Kiwanis Club Makes Donation
The Brooke County Salvation Army was presented a $500 donation by the Wellsburg Kiwanis Club, which raised the money through its annual rose and pie sale in November. On hand for the presentation were, (front)Eric Fithyan, the club’s president; Chris Gerard, regional resource development director for the Salvation Army; Salvation[Read More…]
Education A Main Concern for Legislators
By: Autumn Shelton, WV Press AssociationEducation is a main concern for state legislators as they prepare for their 60-day session beginning on Wednesday.But it’s not just K-12 classrooms they must consider.It’s providing the state’s students with the ability to attend institutions of higher learning and with increasing higher education enrollment[Read More…]
Beech Bottom Christmas Decorating Winners
Winners of the Beech Bottom’s Christmas decorating contest were presented cash prizes for their efforts at a recent Beech Bottom Council meeting. They included the Butler residence, first place, represented by Char Butler; the Cunningham residence, second place, represented by Jane Cunningham; the Henry residence, third place, represented by Kenny[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and enjoyed all the snow we had! It was beautiful but so cold!I had the misfortune of falling two weeks before Christmas and broke my big toe in three places. I had vertigo for more than 3 weeks so bad[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION OTHER BIRDS by Sarah Addison Allen. Down a narrow alley in the small coastal town of Mallow Island, South Carolina, lies a stunning cobblestone building comprised of five apartments. It’s called The[Read More…]
Mountaineer Heritage Season Opens
West Virginia’s four-day Mountaineer Heritage Season for deer, bear and turkey opened Jan. 12.The unique season, which runs through Jan. 15, gives hunters an additional opportunity to target big game and is designed to reconnect West Virginians to the hunting and outdoor traditions that have shaped the state’s culture and[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, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual, to discuss the book “The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing,[Read More…]
Beginner Yoga Class at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be offering a beginner yoga class with Taylor Provenzano on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 6–7 p.m., in the River Room.Establish your foundation in yoga by learning safe alignment and yogic philosophy while engaging in postures, movement, mindfulness and breathwork. Modifications are available for those[Read More…]