The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s Collection: ADULT FICTION THE WISTERIA SOCIETY OF LADY SCOUNDRELS by India Holton. Cecilia Bassingwaite is the ideal Victorian lady. She’s also a thief. Like the other members of the Wisteria Society crime sorority, she flies[Read More…]
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Ducky Car Cruise-In
Wellsburg Kiwanis Club will sponsor its second annual Ducky Car Cruise-In Sunday, June 11, at the Wharf on Fifth Street, Wellsburg.Owners are invited to cruise in with their antique cars, classic cars, musical cars and street rods.Gate will be open from 2:30-2:45 p.m. with a prompt closing at 2:50 p.m.The[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, May 25, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual, to discuss the book “If You Tell: A True Story of[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie 80 For Brady rated PG-13 on Friday, May 12 at 12 p.m.After decades of dreaming, a quartet of older women, who are dedicated football fans, finally decides to make a pilgrimage to the Super Bowl for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Paws Of Fury: The Legend of Hank rated PG on Thursday, May 11, at 5 p.m.Hank is a down-on-his-luck hound who only dreams of one thing: to become a samurai.Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, May 10, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “The Night Before Mother’s Day”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Small Businesses Seek Talent, Technology to Succeed
Starting and maintaining a successful small business is a challenge in any setting. For rural entrepreneurs, that struggle is even greater when it comes to accessing capital, high-speed internet and quality workers, according to a survey from SCORE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small businesses since 1964.SCORE’s Fall 2022[Read More…]
VFD Treasurer Admits To Stealing $150,000
The former treasurer of the Bethany Pike Volunteer Fire Dept. has admitted to stealing $150,000 from the VFD.Daniel Keener, 46, of Wellsburg, pleaded guilty in federal court last week to one count of wire fraud.He admitted that he used his position as treasurer to divert funds from the department’s bank[Read More…]
Brooke High Students Recognized by Salvation Army
Brooke High School students representing the Health Occupation Students of America and the Future Business Leaders of America and the Soccer Team were recognized during the Brooke County Salvation Army Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner Sunday. The students were thanked for their many volunteer hours for the 2022 Christmas Campaign that[Read More…]
2 Students from Wellsburg To Perform in Honors Recital
Two students from Wellsburg will perform in the West Liberty University Division of Music’s annual Honors Recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 30, in the Elbin Auditorium, College Hall.The concert is free and open to the public, and students will perform voice, clarinet, flute and percussion skills in the recital.Kamryn Mayhew of[Read More…]