Gabriel Arthur will be portrayed by Doug Wood of Hurrincae in a West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! program at the Brooke County Public Libraries in the River Room, on April 27, at 7pm. The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries invite all to attend their free Annual Spring[Read More…]
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The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION PARIS ORPHAN by Natasha Lester. New York City/Paris, 1942: When American model Jessica May arrives in Europe to cover the war as a photojournalist for Vogue, most of the soldiers are determined to make[Read More…]
Drive Safely in Work Zones
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Even before spring flowers pop up in our yards, orange cones appear on roadways. Crews are busy repairing our highways and city streets.So, I encourage you to take extra precautions when driving through construction zones.There are many good reasons to obey lower speed[Read More…]
Morrisey Urges Caution During Last-Minute Tax Filing
With only a few days left until the April 18 tax filing deadline, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds last-minute filers to take their time filling out personal information.“It’s easy to feel rushed when you have a limited amount of time,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “However, make sure you[Read More…]
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, April 19, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Teach and Learn
Looking for a way to make an impact in your community? Join a representative from Necco, a local foster care agency, April 19 anytime between 12-2 p.m. for a one-on-one session for information on how you can become a foster parent. No appointment needed. Light refreshments provided.
Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, April 20, at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. You will work on creating a button bouquet. Bring a pair of scissors and a glue gun. All other materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie 5000 Blankets, rated PG-13 on Friday, April 21, at 12 p.m.When her husband has a mental breakdown and goes missing, a determined woman and her young son set out to find him on the streets, sparking a movement of compassion towards those[Read More…]
Pancake Breakfast
Colliers Volunteer Fire Dept. will serve a pancake breakfast Saturday, April 15, from 8-11 a.m. at the fire hall.The menu will allow diners to choose one of the following all-you-can-eat meals: pancakes, sausage and eggs waffles, sausage and eggs or biscuits, gravy and eggs plus orange juice and coffee.The cost[Read More…]
Dance to Aid Relay for Life
Music Done Knicely will hold a retro dance benefiting the Brooke-Hancock American Cancer Society Relay for Life on Saturday, April 15, at the Wellsburg Banquet Hall on 12th Street.Disc jockeys Ron Music and Chris Knicely will be playing music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s from 8 p.m. to midnight.[Read More…]