The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be meeting in the Vincent Room of the Brooke County Library on Tuesday, August 15 at 1:30 p.m. The Board invites all to attend with the intent to prepare for upcoming events, plan for new ones, and get updates on what[Read More…]
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Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, August 16 at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Create a “Daruma” Japanese Lucky Doll
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, August 17 at 5:30 p.m. and make “Daruma” Japanese Lucky Dolls presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University. Decorate your own Japanese Lucky Doll created out of clay with Manami.Space is limited and registration is required.[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION TO CATCH A RAVEN by Beverly Jenkins. “Lying and cheating may be sins to some people, but for Raven Moreau, it is a way of life. She comes from a long line[Read More…]
WVNCC Announces Dr. Debra Tervala as Vice President for Learning
West Virginia Northern Community College (WNVCC) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Debra Tervala as the college’s Vice President for Learning. Dr. Tervala brings over 25 years of higher education experience as both a teacher and an administrator, including 14 years at community colleges. Dr. Tervala comes to Northern from Walden[Read More…]
Class of ’23 Graduate to Attend WVU
Lily Heinzeroth, daughter of Charlie Heinzeroth and Holly Shreve and stepfather Roy Shreve of Colliers, was a 2023 Brooke High graduate. She has two brothers, Levi and Logan Roy Shreve Jr. and Gracie.Lily plans to attend WVU in the fall, where she will major in psychology.
Annual Peach Festival to be Held
The 60th Annual Peach Festival of St Thomas Episcopal Church will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the church located on Three Springs Dr. in Weirton.Roast beef, pulled pork, and sausage sandwiches with fries and cabbage and noodles will be available for purchase, along with a[Read More…]
DMV Introduces Parent’s Supervised Driving Program
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has introduced the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, a new initiative to help parents teach their teens to drive.“This program is designed to get kids interested in getting their driver’s licenses,” Gov. Jim Justice said.“I remember counting down the days to get my permit and then[Read More…]
Wellsburg Resident Pleads Guilty to Incest
David Michael Hill, 46, of Wellsburg, is facing 25-75 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of incest.That sentence is part of a plea agreement Hill made with prosecutors to avoid a sentence of 100-200 years.The agreement also dismisses five counts of second-degree sexual assault and sexual abuse[Read More…]
Brooke County Resident Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse
Jonathan Logan, 51, of Brooke County, has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of sexual abuse in the first degree.He says he would give underage girls alcohol and Benadryl to have sex with him.The case came to light in May when Brooke County detectives received an anonymous call concerning two[Read More…]