The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 for Labor Day.
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Senior Center Sales and Dance
The Weirton Senior Citizens Center, located at 3425 Main St., will hold its monthly bake sale, rummage sale and puzzle/book sale Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Its monthly dance will take place Thursday, Sept. 7, from 6-8:30 p.m.. Both events will take place at the center.The cost to attend[Read More…]
Bethany College Welcomes Class of 2027 with Matriculation Ceremony
Bethany College proudly ushered in the Class of 2027, the largest class in a decade, with its Matriculation ceremony. The event marks a significant milestone in the academic journey of the incoming freshmen, officially welcoming them to the Bethany community and opening the doors to a transformative educational experience.The ceremony[Read More…]
Wellsburg Officials Outline Plans for Water Quality Improvement
Wellsburg city officials are outlining what has already been done and what’s the future may hold for the for its water customers.City Manager Steve Maguschak and Mayor Dan Dudley have sat down with representatives from the BHJ Planning Commission and the Business Development Corporation, Sen. Shelly Moore-Capito’s Office, Delegate Jimmy[Read More…]
WLU Offers Assistance to Alderson Broaddus Students
West Liberty University is ready to support students from Alderson Broaddus University following the decision Monday to revoke authorization for ABU to offer degrees. The Hilltoppers empathize with the students of ABU and are prepared to provide a seamless transfer to WLU to complete their academic programs.WLU will provide expedited[Read More…]
Motor Vehicle Property Tax Adjustment Credit Updated
Gov. Jim Justice signed into law HB 125, an update to the West Virginia Motor Vehicle Property Tax Adjustment Credit.The bill resolves some confusion among taxpayers who choose to pay their property tax bills as soon as they receive them.Now all motor vehicle property taxes due in 2024 but paid in[Read More…]
GFWC WV Celebrates 50th Annual Summer Conference
GFWC West Virginia held its 50th annual summer conference Aug. 4-5 at Canaan Valley Resort to review the past year and celebrate a new club year.GFWC WV President Cathy Jo Bryant, of Fayetteville, WV and 120 registered club women from across the state enjoyed a variety of workshops and program[Read More…]
Bethany College Appoints New Director of Residence Life
Bethany College has announced Erica Claybrook-Cookman as the new director of residence life. Bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in higher education and student affairs, Claybrook-Cookman is poised to lead our vibrant residence life community with unwavering dedication and passion.Claybrook-Cookman earned her M.S. in education from California State University,[Read More…]
Brooke County Continues to Upgrade Infrastructure
Brooke County Commissioners have elected to approve an in-house budget transfer of ARPA funds, which is federal relief funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic.ARPA funds are to provide funding to state and local governments to give them the opportunity to invest in their communities with projects that will stimulate the[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SWAMP STORY by Dave Barry. Jesse Braddock is trapped in a tiny cabin deep in the Everglades with her infant daughter and her ex-boyfriend, a wannabe reality TV star who turned out[Read More…]