State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld (R-Brooke) is seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general in the 2024 primary election.His announcement Monday at Independence Hall in Wheeling came after current Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his candidacy for governor next year.“Over the next 12 months, my team and I are[Read More…]
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Bring the Ballpark Home for Baseball Season
Opening Day (complete with fans in the stadium) has finally happened for the season, and a stunning desktop replica of a favorite stadium brings team spirit and energy into your home, whether or not you — or your favorite sports fan — attends a game in person this yearMany sports[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
The weather was beautiful Easter for egg hunts. No rain and the sun was shining. I am starting to get spring fever!We have already mowed the yard for the first time this year. All my spring flowers are blooming and my trees are blooming.I am already planning vegetables to plant[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION NEVER NEVER by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher. Charlie Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they could walk. They’ve been in love since the age of fourteen. But as[Read More…]
IRS Phone Scam Information
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office continues to receive a high volume of calls related to the IRS Phone Scam. Since the scam began, the Consumer Protection Division has logged thousands of complaints from consumers who have been contacted by a person perpetrating this scam.A caller will pretend to work[Read More…]
New Life Retreat Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism identifies a subgroup of dependency known as a high functioning alcoholic or (HFA), which makes up about 32% of the alcoholic consumers the hallmark of an HFA is they can function with apparent normalcy in society while intoxicated. They are often skilled at[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, April 12, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Frog”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Puss In Boots: The Last Wish rated PG on Thursday, April 13, at 5 p.m.Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie A Man Called Otto rated PG-13 on Friday, April 14 at 12 p.m.Otto is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he[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, April 27, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Stories of Breece D’J Panckake” by[Read More…]