West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to know store return policies when buying holiday gifts.The advice comes as part of the Attorney General’s Holiday Consumer Protection Week.“It’s always important to ask the sales associate about the store’s return process when buying Christmas gifts,” Attorney General Morrisey said.[Read More…]
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Quinn Minute – Robotic Replies
By: Rix Quinn I wanted to reorder a product last week, so I called the company’s toll-free phone number.A cheerful recorded voice wished me a good morning (it was afternoon), and told me how much she valued my call, my time, my loyalty, and my impressive humanness.She reminded me that[Read More…]
Kiefer Remembered for Unwavering Dedication
Long-time Bethany College friend William “Bill” Kiefer passed away on the night of Dec. 15. Kiefer was one of the most impactful community members to bless Bethany College through his countless years of dedication.Kiefer graduated from Bethany College in 1971 and has been a key member of the College ever[Read More…]
Bethany College Raises $3.7k for Charity
Bethany College’s annual Light Up Night celebration was held on Dec. 1 in an effort to bring the community together, spread holiday cheer, and raise funds for a local charity. Donations in support of Bernie’s Kids Foundation of Brooke County reached $3,700 this year.Bernie’s Kids is a charity organization, in[Read More…]
2022 Wellsburg Christmas Pageant, Canned Food and Book Drive Royalty Crowned
The seventh annual Wellsburg Christmas Pageant and canned food/book drive was held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m.Thirteen Contestants of all ages participated, collecting over 3,000 canned goods and gently loved books for the local food pantries and local free little libraries. The contestants who collected the most donations were[Read More…]
Holiday Hours, Schedule for The Brooke Review
The Brooke County Review will not publish a Friday, Dec. 30 edition.The office will be closed the entire week of Dec. 26. We will resume regular business hours – Monday’s from 12-4 p.m. and Tuesday’s from 12-5:30 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.The Review would like to wish everyone a[Read More…]
Time for Toys and Time for Cheer
The West Virginia Poison Center Offers Safety RecommendationsHolidays are a time for joy, but it is important to take precautions for a safe and poison-free season. The West Virginia Poison Center offers these safety recommendations.Button batteriesDisc, button, or coin batteries can be found in many items, such as toys, musical[Read More…]
WV State Parks Extends Deadline for Gift Card Promotion
West Virginia State Parks have announced the deadline has been extended for a special promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards.The promotion began Dec. 1 and is now available until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 21.The deal is valid only on gift cards purchased online at WVstateparks.com and rewards shoppers[Read More…]
WVGHSP Launches Enforcement Effort
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program has launched a high-visibility enforcement mobilization through New Year’s Day as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving in West Virginia.The GHSP is partnering with the U. S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as well as and[Read More…]
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Awards Mini Grants
The United Way of the Upper Oho Valley awarded 20 $500 Self Care – Employee Retention mini grants to each of its member agencies. Many nonprofit jobs work directly with people who have been through trauma which can take a large toll on employees mentally and emotionally, resulting in compassion[Read More…]