The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION HOPEFULLY EVER AFTER by Beth Wiseman. Sixteen-year-old Eden Hale doesn’t want to be defined by her current circumstances. With absent parents and a troubled past, Eden refuses to become what people expect.[Read More…]
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How a Rate Case Works
By: West Virginia PSC Chairman Charlotte R. Lane With several rate cases pending before the Public Service Commission (PSC) this year, I thought it might be helpful to explain what happens when a utility applies for a rate increase.The original rate case filing consists of testimony from utility officials and[Read More…]
Summer Reading Program Kicking-Off with Scavenger Hunt at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be kicking-off its 2023 “All Together Now” Camp Kindness Summer Reading Program with a Scavenger Hunt on Monday, June 5, from 12–2:30 p.m. The latest start time for the scavenger hunt is 2 p.m. The hunt is open for ages 2–18.Families will visit businesses[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m. in the River Room with a camping theme. Children will enjoy a story, songs, and camping themed crafts and snacks. Limited spaces are available and registration is[Read More…]
WV Old-Growth Forest Program at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, June 8, at 7 p.m. for a WV Old-Growth Forest Program.Join Doug Wood, a retired DEP Water-Quality Official and an Educator for the state’s Master Naturalist Program, as he talks about his quest in identifying Old Growth Forest (OGF) around[Read More…]
Family Movies at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing family movies during the month of June.June 7 – “Wonder” Rated PG – 4 p.m.June 9 – “Inside Out” Rated PG – 12 p.m.June 14 – “A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood” Rated PG – 4 p.m.June 16 – “RV” Rated PG – 12[Read More…]
Bethany Welcomes Moore As Director of Development Activities
The Office of Institutional Advancement and Bethany College are excited to welcome Shelly Moore as the director of development activities. Moore comes from Washington Health System, where she served as their development coordinator for over three years. In this position, Moore oversaw 80,000 donor records, managed giving campaigns, and helped[Read More…]
Bethany College Announces Equestrian Dedicated Service Award Winners
Bethany College proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements and dedication of three exceptional students through the Equestrian Dedicated Service Award. Typically, only awarded to one student, this year a choice of just one was impossible. Established in April of 2021 by Dr. Shirley Kemp, director of advancement services, this award celebrates[Read More…]
Free Hot Lunch
Promise of Victory Church of God, located at 4215 Wells St., Weirton will offer a free hot lunch to anyone at 12 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month beginning June 10.
Fun Day for Children Set
Colliers Sportsman’s Club and We Be Ar’s, a gun shop in Wellsburg, will sponsor a fun-filled day for the children of Brooke, Hancock and Ohio counties who are on the autism spectrum and/or have other sensory issues.Planned for Saturday, June 24, from 10 am.-3 p.m., the day will include bounce[Read More…]