The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Prancer: A Christmas Tale, rated PG on Friday, Dec. 15, at 12 p.m.Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gathers for Christmas.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Call the circulation desk[Read More…]
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Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m.Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE DISAPPEARANCES by Linda Byler. Sadie may be married now, but she’s as spirited as ever, and her life is no less tame. In fact, soon after she and Mark are settled[Read More…]
EDE Sets Blood Drive
Empire Diversified Energy is giving back to the community by partnering with the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Blue Wave Center in Follansbee. The event is open to the publicFor more information or to make an appointment to[Read More…]
Hilltop Players Present a Christmas Classic
The West Liberty University Hilltop Players will end the fall 2023 semester with the classic children’s Christmas story, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”. The show runs through Saturday, Dec. 2 and again on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 7 and 8, at 7:30 p.m. each evening, with a 3 p.m. matinee[Read More…]
Boston Metal Receives $50 Million Grant to Construct New Facility in Weirton
Boston Metal has received a $50 million grant to help construct a new facility in Weirton.The facility will manufacture ultrapure chromium metal, high temperature alloys and near net shape parts key for multiple supply chainsU.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that award from[Read More…]
Simply Christmas Event at BHP
Brooke County Fair and Brooke Hills Park will sponsor Simply Christmas at the Cardinal Shelter in the park Saturday, Dec. 2, from 12-4 p.m. Free admission to the event.Simply Christmas is an event for everyone to join together in the holiday spirit.The event will include a warm fire in the[Read More…]
Weld Withdraws from AG Race
West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, has withdrawn from the race to be elected West Virginia’s attorney general.Instead, he said, he will file for re-election to the State Senate.“Since I announced my campaign for attorney general back in April, my wife Alex and I have spent a tremendous[Read More…]
WVNCC Enhances CDL Training with CDL Simulators
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has announced a significant enhancement to its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program with the acquisition of two CDL simulators. These high-tech training tools are set to revolutionize the way students prepare for their CDL examinations and build the skills needed for a successful career[Read More…]
CACDA Hosts Christmas Concert
West Liberty University’s chapter of CACDA (Collegiate American Choral Director Association) will host a Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., in the sanctuary of Vance Memorial Presbyterian Church. The concert will consist of club members joined by Dr. Linda Cowan and feature performances of Christmas classics such[Read More…]