By: Charlotte, R. Lane, Chairman West Virginia Public Service Commission In 1861, as the Civil War raged and brother fought against brother, the counties in the western part of Virginia began the process of seceding from the eastern part of the state.Originally known as Kanawha, by the time President Lincoln[Read More…]
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MSOE Dean’s List Announced for Spring Quarter 2023
Thomas Packer, from Wellsburg, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List for the 2023 Spring Quarter. Packer is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science.Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis, Columnist School is out and everyone is either on vacation or scheduling one. On hot days the swimming pools are filled and being enjoyed.I have been fighting with my garden which is not doing that well this year. In fact, it looks pitiful! I think that it[Read More…]
BHP Announces Second Production of the Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces its second production of its 52nd season with “Pinocchio,” written by John Morley. This production is made possible in conjunction with Concord Theatricals of New York and will run June 16-18 and 23-25. Municipal Mutual Insurance Company and Reasner Funeral Home are season sponsors.“Pinocchio,” adapted from[Read More…]
Dr. Jeff Bryson Promoted to Director of Graduate Studies at Bethany College
Bethany College announces the promotion of Dr. Jeff Bryson to the position of director of graduate studies. Dr. Bryson, who has been serving as an assistant professor of criminal justice at Bethany College, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.Bryson holds a Ph.D. in public safety,[Read More…]
Change Inc. Receives CAC Grant
Change Inc. was one of 22 projects to receive a total of $2,118,686 in West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program announced last week. Those funds were given to local non-profit CAC’s throughout the state to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect.The awards are focused on a[Read More…]
WIC Moves to Electronic Platform
The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program administered by the Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services, has replaced its paper coupon booklet system with WIC Farm Market Direct, an electronic platform.As part of the new system, WIC participants will have a QR Code affixed to their eWIC card to allow[Read More…]
2023 Community VBS Set
Several Wellsburg churches are working together once again to offer a Vacation Bible School program. The event will be held from 9–11:30 a.m. daily the week of June 19–23, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsburg on the corner of 9th and Charles Street.VBS is open to children ages four[Read More…]
Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary
David and Carolyn Velegol celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2023. They were married on June 5, 1963 at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Clarksburg, WV. The Reverend John Duda officiated.Carolyn is the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Smrek) Kopson. She was a superb[Read More…]
Students Receive Academic Honors
Forty-four students from Brooke County earned academic honors at West Virginia University during the spring term.The 19 local students and their majors who were named among the 2,783 on the president’s list with perfect 4.0 averages were:Vanessa Alatis of Weirton, aerospace engineering; Andrea Alimario of Weirton, biochemistry; Matthew Amaismeri of[Read More…]