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, games and a snack. Limited Space is[Read More…]
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The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION AN EVIL HEART by Linda Castillo. On a crisp autumn day in Painters Mill, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder responds to a call only to discover an Amish man who has been[Read More…]
Huffman to Headline Bethany’s Lecture Series
Julia Huffman, Class of ‘90, an accomplished documentary filmmaker and influential environmental advocate, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Grimes Lecture Series at Bethany College. The event, a highlight of the College’s Homecoming celebrations, is scheduled for Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Wailes TheatreHuffman’s renowned career as[Read More…]
BCSWA Receives Grant
Brooke County’s Solid Waste Authority will receive a $2,000 grant from the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan program.The award was one of 25 grants totaling $52,550 given to 25 county solid waste authorities, county commissions and municipalities. The funding will be used to assist with wages[Read More…]
AG Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging college students to be cautious as another school year begins and sensitive information is shared.College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs, which makes them susceptible to scammers. Identity thieves may take advantage of[Read More…]
Follansbee High Class of ‘58 Meets
The Follansbee High School Class of 1958 celebrated its 65th year since graduation Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Froelich’s Classic Corner in Steubenville, OH.The celebration was highlighted by class pictures, a meal with exceptional choices, ambiance, and staff provided by Froelich’s Classic Corner, a blessing provided by classmate Evelyn Schmitt, and[Read More…]
Drop the Shovel; Grab the Phone
By: West Virginia PSC Chairman Charlotte R. Lane Do you know that even before you dig a garden or plant a shrub, you need to find out if a utility line is buried in your path?Any digging requires you to contact West Virginia 811 to get clearance ahead of time.It’s[Read More…]
Former Disc Jockey Assessed Civil Penalties
Helen Marie Nichole Smith, formerly of Steubenville and Weirton, has been assessed $270,000 in civil penalties by Hancock County Circuit Judge David A. Sims.The penalties against the disc jockey stem from violations of the Consumer Credit and Protection Act.Smith, who is now living in Cincinnati, operated a disc jockey and[Read More…]
Follansbee Man Arrested On Charges Related to Obstruction and Witness Tampering
Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, was arrested last week on criminal charges related to his alleged obstruction and witness tampering in a federal trial.He was taken into custody Thursday morning without incident and faces up to 35 years in prison, if convicted.According to the criminal complaint, filed in U.[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Jerry and Marge Go Large, rated PG-13 on Friday, August 18 at 12 p.m.The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars[Read More…]