Gov. Jim Justice signed into law HB 125, an update to the West Virginia Motor Vehicle Property Tax Adjustment Credit.The bill resolves some confusion among taxpayers who choose to pay their property tax bills as soon as they receive them.Now all motor vehicle property taxes due in 2024 but paid in[Read More…]
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GFWC WV Celebrates 50th Annual Summer Conference
GFWC West Virginia held its 50th annual summer conference Aug. 4-5 at Canaan Valley Resort to review the past year and celebrate a new club year.GFWC WV President Cathy Jo Bryant, of Fayetteville, WV and 120 registered club women from across the state enjoyed a variety of workshops and program[Read More…]
Bethany College Appoints New Director of Residence Life
Bethany College has announced Erica Claybrook-Cookman as the new director of residence life. Bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in higher education and student affairs, Claybrook-Cookman is poised to lead our vibrant residence life community with unwavering dedication and passion.Claybrook-Cookman earned her M.S. in education from California State University,[Read More…]
Brooke County Continues to Upgrade Infrastructure
Brooke County Commissioners have elected to approve an in-house budget transfer of ARPA funds, which is federal relief funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic.ARPA funds are to provide funding to state and local governments to give them the opportunity to invest in their communities with projects that will stimulate the[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SWAMP STORY by Dave Barry. Jesse Braddock is trapped in a tiny cabin deep in the Everglades with her infant daughter and her ex-boyfriend, a wannabe reality TV star who turned out[Read More…]
Story Hour Registration at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library now has openings for Monday story hour class. Story hour is held from 12–1 p.m. on Monday’s at the Follansbee Library. Story hour is open for children ages 2–5 and a caregiver. Children will enjoy a story, craft, games and a snack. Limited Space is[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION AN EVIL HEART by Linda Castillo. On a crisp autumn day in Painters Mill, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder responds to a call only to discover an Amish man who has been[Read More…]
Huffman to Headline Bethany’s Lecture Series
Julia Huffman, Class of ‘90, an accomplished documentary filmmaker and influential environmental advocate, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Grimes Lecture Series at Bethany College. The event, a highlight of the College’s Homecoming celebrations, is scheduled for Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Wailes TheatreHuffman’s renowned career as[Read More…]
BCSWA Receives Grant
Brooke County’s Solid Waste Authority will receive a $2,000 grant from the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan program.The award was one of 25 grants totaling $52,550 given to 25 county solid waste authorities, county commissions and municipalities. The funding will be used to assist with wages[Read More…]
AG Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging college students to be cautious as another school year begins and sensitive information is shared.College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs, which makes them susceptible to scammers. Identity thieves may take advantage of[Read More…]