West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 21-state coalition, urging the United States Supreme Court to reverse a D.C. Circuit decision that upheld sweeping Biden-era Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards poised to eliminate many natural gas appliances from the market and households.The DOE’s amended efficiency standards require[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 NOT QUITE DEAD YET by Holly Jackson. Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old and back home, she’s still waiting for her life to begin. I’ll[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, March 5, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Brooke Hills Playhouse Seeks Community Support Following Severe Storm Damage to Historic Barn
The Brooke Hills Playhouse is appealing to the public for donations to repair extensive damage caused to their historic barn home by recent severe storms. The cherished local theater requires immediate repairs to secure the structure and ensure they are ready for the 55th season, with organizers urgently calling on[Read More…]
Two West Liberty University Aviation Students Earn Private Pilot Licenses
West Liberty University has announced that aviation students Brady Bauer and Jeremiah Ratcliffe successfully earned their Private Pilot Licenses (PPL) on February 2, 2026, marking a significant milestone in their academic and professional aviation journeys.Earning a Private Pilot License is a major achievement that requires extensive flight training, comprehensive ground[Read More…]
DOH District 6 Conducts Bid Lettings for Two Projects
Two projects in the Division of Highway’s District 6, which includes Brooke County, were among 24 construction projects included in bid lettings conducted by the DOH Feb. 10 and Feb. 12.In 2026, the DOH has put an emphasis on maintaining existing infrastructure. One priority is to improve the state interstate[Read More…]
Secretary of State Will Not Release Personally Identifying Information
Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced that his office will not volunteer the release of personally identifying information of every registered West Virginian to the U. S. Dept. of Justice.The DOJ’s request, reportedly sent to almost every state, seeks registered voters’ personal data including their Social Security number, driver’s[Read More…]
OU’s Fall 2025 Provost’s List
Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions student Kristen Moffo of Follansbee has been named to OHIO’s Fall 2025 Provost’s List.At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or[Read More…]
OU’s Fall 2025 President’s List
Ohio University Honors Tutorial College student Zoe Purcell of Weirton has been named to Ohio University’s Fall 2025 President’s List.At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.The[Read More…]