By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Last week we touched on words like photo, photon, biophoton and even photosynthesis. It is evident that all these words have the word photo in common with each other. Let’s look at the word photo, what it means and why it has anything to do with[Read More…]
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At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION IMMUNITY INDEX by Sue Burke. In a US facing growing food shortages, stark inequality, and a growing fascist government, three perfectly normal young women are about to find out that they share a great[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Song Sung Blue rated PG-13 on Friday, March 13, at 12 p.m.Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with[Read More…]
Friends of the Library Offering Easter Bunny Letters
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from the Easter Bunny, are once again sending personalized letters from the Easter Bunny to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be hopping down the bunny trail soon. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles,[Read More…]
Spring Fire Season Begins
The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Sunday, March 1, marked the return of burning restrictions.The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine outdoor burning to 5 p.m.-7 a.m., according to West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5.Fires set during that time must be put out before[Read More…]
Cloak and Dagger On the Air Presents “Ozma of Oz” by L. Frank Baum
This Saturday, Feb. 28, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cloak and Dagger On the Air will present a brand-new adaptation of the classic 1907 novel, Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum, the third installment in his legendary series of books about[Read More…]
Snowman Brings Smiles to Wellsburg
This winter has been full of snow and ice and very cold temperatures, but one local business found a way to make friends with the harsh elements and bring some joy to all who has happened by.Bandidos on the Run offers authentic Mexican food. They currently are working out of[Read More…]
Mountaineer Food Bank Receives Grant
Mountaineer Food Bank has received a $100,000 grant from the Milan Puskar Foundation in support of its Mobile Pantry and Emergency Food Response initiative, helping ensure West Virginians have access to nutritious food during times of increased need.The food bank provides food for distribution in Brooke County.The grant provided critical[Read More…]
Attorney General McCuskey Warns Consumers about Tax Scams
Tax season is here and if you are getting a refund, scammers could be trying to steal it before you can claim it. That is why West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is warning consumers to be wary of emails or texts promising a tax refund. If you get a[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Hey, how’s your week going? Pleasant? That’s good. Mine has been up and down and all around! I have learned lots of new things this week. I want to share with you a little bit of a science lesson. There’s a few things I recently became[Read More…]