Scholarships are available for the 48th annual West Virginia Youth Environmental Conference, scheduled for Oct. 6-8 at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County.Sponsored by the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Youth Environmental Program, the conference is open to youth ages 13-18 and their chaperones at no cost with[Read More…]
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DHHR Promotes Suicide Prevention Awareness
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources is promoting suicide prevention awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month in September.“Pulling away from people and things, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness are just a few signs that you or your loved one may be at risk for suicide,” said Dawn[Read More…]
DHHR Increases Foster Care Rates
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services is increasing rates for child placing agencies and socially necessary services providers. The DHHR will increase the administration rate for child placing agencies by 10 percent. Those additional funds will be used to recruit and certify[Read More…]
Bruins Win Season Opener Against Ripley 48-0
Three touchdowns on the ground, three more through the air and a seventh by way of a kickoff return propelled the Brooke Bruins to a 48-0 win over visiting Ripley Friday night.Brooke dominated on both sides of the football Friday night in the season opener for both teams.The Bruin offense[Read More…]
MonPower Using Aerial Saw to Clear Transmission Lines
Monongahela Power is using a helicopter equipped with an aerial saw to trim trees and ensure proper clearance around nearly 600 miles of high-voltage transmission lines in its West Virginia service area.The work is expected to conclude this fall.The transmission corridors are located in Brooke, Pleasants, Braxton, Gilmer, Hancock, Harrison,[Read More…]
WVDHHR, WVDE Launch Anti-Vaping Campaign
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Public Health and West Virginia Dept. of Education are partnering to launch an anti-vaping campaign in West Virginia schoolsThe West Virginia’s Clear Future: Don’t Let Vaping Cloud It initiative will offer the evidence-based, peer-led CATCH My Breath vaping prevention curriculum to[Read More…]
Library Offers Craft Tree
Volunteers at the Follansbee Library decorate a tree with a craft of a certain theme every month. The craft may be taken home and put together, if preferred.Those interested in taking part in creating the crafts should visit the library, located at 844 Main St. between the hours of 10[Read More…]
Quarter Auction to be Held
The Weirton Kiwanis Club will hold the Kitty Kochman Quarter Auction Sunday, Oct. 15, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at Undo’s Restaurant in the Holiday Inn, Weirton.Proceeds from the auction will go to support the Weirton Kiwanis Club’s community projects.
Morrisey Warns College Students of Employment Scams
Thousands of students in the state recently have returned to college or are getting their first crack at higher education and many are set to look for employment to supplement their allowances. College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs, which makes[Read More…]
DMV Appointments Can Now Be Booked at Regional Offices
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customers may now make appointments, including same-day appointments, at any of the 26 regional offices across the state.“We are happy to be offering appointments in all offices again,” said DMV commissioner Everett Frazier. “For a while, only the offices in some of West Virginia’s[Read More…]