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Dr. Mihaylo Returns to Bethany College

Bethany College is thrilled to announce the return of Dr. Michael Mihaylo, but this time as the new chair of the department of visual and performing arts. Mihaylo held many positions at Bethany leading up to his appointment as provost and dean of faculty/vice president for academic affairs from 2004[Read More…]

Dungeons and Dragons Classes Offered

The Brooke County Library will be holding Dungeons and Dragons Classes on Tuesdays from 6– 9 p.m. Library volunteers, Game Masters Daniel Mechling and David Nixon, will be instructing the classes that are open to middle and high school students.You will learn how to create characters, battle evil creatures, and[Read More…]

Story Hour Registration at the Library

The Brooke County Public Library now has openings for Monday Story Hour Class. Story Hour is held from 12–1 p.m. on Monday’s at the Follansbee Library. Story Hour is open for children ages 2 – 5 and a caregiver. Children will enjoy a story, craft, gamesand a snack. Limited Space[Read More…]

Movie Night at the Library

The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the animated film Rumble rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.An aspiring monster wrestling coach, Winnie takes on the challenge of coaching Rayburn, an inexperienced wrestler and charming underdog. Winnie and Rayburn aim to take down the monster wrestling world[Read More…]

Gas Prices Keep Sliding Lower

The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is 11 cents lower this week at $3.499 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report released Monday.This week’s average prices:Northern WV Average: $3.499Average price during the week of November 21, 2022: $3.605Average price during the week of November[Read More…]

Consumers Urged to be Careful When Buying Used Vehicles

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be vigilant when buying used vehicles that may have been submerged in water during Hurricane Ian.“Flood-damaged vehicles could soon enter the preowned market due to the devastation brought by Hurricane Ian in Florida and other states,” Attorney General Morrisey said.[Read More…]

Christmas Concert Set

Grove United Presbyterian Church, located on East Main St. in West Middletown, PA, invites everyone to its Christmas concert which will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m.This concert of joy will feature a presentation of special compositions by the Chancel Choir, the sound of handbells will be enjoyed[Read More…]

Ugly Sweater Throwback Party

Ron Music and Chris Knicely of Music Done Knicely, the disc jockeys who raised money for local parks with a retro dance this summer, will return for an Ugly Sweater Christmas Throwback Party Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 p.m.-12 a.m., at the Wellsburg Banquet Hall.Admission is $10 for the dance,[Read More…]

Light Up Night

Bethany will hold its light up night Friday, Dec., 9, at 6 p.m., on Town SquareFollowing the festivities on Town Square, everyone is invited to Bethany Memorial Church for caroling, a brief program, a visit from Mrs. Santa and RefreshmentsNames of those who purchased a light will be recognized. A[Read More…]