Wellsburg United Methodist Church, along with Franklin UMC will host a Shrove Pancake Day lunch and dinner Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 12-6 p.m., at Wellsburg UMC, located at the corner of 11th and Charles Streets in Wellsburg.Dine in and carryout orders will be available. There is no cost for the[Read More…]
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Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie River Wild rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 16, at 12 p.m..A group of whitewater rafters becomes stranded in raging rapids when they’re targeted by a saboteur intent on keeping shocking secrets buried.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Call the[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Franklin’s Valentines”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Twelve County Candidates to be On May Primary Election Ballot
Twelve candidates will be on the primary election ballot in Brooke County as they seek their parties’ nominations.For judicial offices, the primary will be actual election to the positions that are open.When filing closed Saturday, Jan. 27, the lineup in Brooke County was:County commission: Darin Pizer of 1094 Washington Pike,[Read More…]
Country Roads, Take Me Home
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC Chairman I turned on my car radio this morning and had to smile. John Denver’s song, “Country Roads” was playing, which always makes me happy.I am not an exception in loving this song, and hearing it lifts my spirit, which is true for[Read More…]
WV DMV Adds New Digital Services
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding its digital-focused services with two exciting new initiatives: digital vehicle registration cards and the West Virginia Mobile ID.West Virginians renewing their vehicle registration online can now opt for a secure digital registration card stored in their smartphone wallet.That free service offers[Read More…]
WV Governor’s Schools Add Tourism to Subject List
Add tourism to the list of subjects students can study at a variety of summer Governor’s Schools in West Virginia.Applications are now available for freshman and sophomore high school students wishing to attend West Virginia’s inaugural Governor’s School for Tourism June 20-29.Although the popular summer educational camps have existed since[Read More…]
Winter Watercolor Workshop to be Held
Bob Watson, a local artist, will be instructing a watercolor workshop with techniques that can be used to paint still-life and landscapes. The first part of the workshop will have a warm-up and practice session aimed toward placing people in paintings. The second part will be producing a watercolor that[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A VINEYARD SEASON by Jean Stone. With her wedding only weeks away, Annie should be grateful to be back on Martha’s Vineyard, running her cozy Inn and crafting her artisan soaps. But[Read More…]
New Columnist to Appear in The Brooke County Review
Years ago the Brooke County Review had two columnists who wrote a weekly opinion column mixed in with interesting facts or stories. Often times those were the first items read and we looked forward to them every week. It has been several years since we have had the luxury or[Read More…]