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…]
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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…]
Freedom of the Press Still Matters to Some of Us
By: West Virginia Senate President Craig BlairThere’s an old saying that goes, “With great freedom comes great responsibility.”In my mind, one of the best examples of that phrase is the relationship between the government and the media. It’s an adversarial relationship by nature because we co-exist in the same sphere[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Ticket To Paradise rated PG-13 on Friday, Jan. 13, at 12 p.m.Lily sends a message to her parents that she’s going to get married to a local she met while vacationing in Bali. The distraught and long-divorced parents fly to Indonesia[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile rated PG on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m.A reptile shares “The House on East 88th St.” with a boy named Josh and his family. Tony Randall narrates this music tale, based on a story by Bernard[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…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Winter Wonderland”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.