The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has announced that 2024 marked a historic milestone for the Mountain State.Total roadway fatalities for the year fell to 256, the lowest number of traffic-related deaths ever recorded in West Virginia’s history.That record-shattering low represents a continued downward trend since the state’s[Read More…]
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WVDE Names 2026 Albert Yann Scholarship Recipients
Two seniors at Brooke High School were among the 30 career technical education students as recipients named 2026 Albert Yanni Scholarship from among 89 applicants.Kendra Boyd and Aiden Caen Provenzano will each receive a $2,000 scholarship given to high school seniors pursuing professional certification in their chosen field.The Albert Yanni[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A FOUNDING MOTHER by Stephanie Dray. In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer[Read More…]
Brooke Hills Playhouse Opens 55th Season with Laughter and Friendship
The historic Brooke Hills Playhouse is kicking off its 55th anniversary season with the hilarious, heart-filled Southern comedy, The Second-to- Last Chance Ladies League, which is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. Opening night on June 5 promises the Ohio Valley an evening of[Read More…]
WVNCC Launches New Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Program
In partnership with local industry partners, West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is launching a new associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree program in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation this fall at its Weirton campus, expanding workforce education and training opportunities in manufacturing to meet growing industry demand in the Northern[Read More…]
WV Records Historic Low in Roadway Fatalities for 2024
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has announced that 2024 marked a historic milestone for the Mountain State. Total roadway fatalities for the year fell to 256, the lowest number of traffic-related deaths ever recorded in West Virginia’s history.This record-shattering low represents a continued downward trend since the[Read More…]
AG Urges DOE to Delay and Rescind Rules that Threaten WV Families
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey submitted a formal comment letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the Department to amend the compliance dates for two Biden-era rules that will harm households and businesses. The rules govern commercial water heating equipment and consumer furnaces.The comment letter supports[Read More…]
WV Selected to Expand Behavioral Health Access
West Virginia has been selected as one of only 10 states nationwide to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, a federal initiative that will help expand access to comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across the state.“This selection represents a significant opportunity[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I have had much feedback on the columns about DMV stuff the last couple of weeks. Thanks for all of your replies and interests. I suppose we really just need to pay close attention to what we are doing as we are driving and learn all[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION TALE OF THE HEART QUEEN by Nisha J. Tuli. Some mistakes can’t be undone, and Lor now faces the crushing consequences of her wild, fae magic. She’s already set events in motion, and there’s[Read More…]