During Monday’s Weirton Council meeting, officials honored two recently retired members of the Weirton Police Department’s K-9 unit. Lt. Troy Bickers, whose partner Tygo, and Lt. Matt Lelless, whose partner Shay, have retired from active duty were presented with plaques in honor of their service to the community. Pictured above[Read More…]
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Bethany Alumnus Selected for MLB Conference
Bethany College alumnus Nate Marko ’19 was selected by Major League Baseball to attend a national conference earlier this month! Marko received a scholarship through the Diversity Pipeline Program to attend the 12th annual Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Analytics Conference. Marko is currently the director of hitting and[Read More…]
WV Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund Accepting Applications
The West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund is accepting applications through April 28 for large and small grants for projects that conserve unique and important wildlife habitats, natural areas, forest lands, farmlands, and lands for hunting, fishing and recreation.Applications will be accepted for large grants that are more than $25,000.During[Read More…]
WVU Extension Ultimate Outdoor Weekend to be Held
West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H youth development program has invited youths from across the state to Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, a weekend camp full of opportunities to explore the outdoors and learn wilderness skills. The annual weekend camp will be held April 21-23 at WVU Jackson’s Mill.During Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, campers will learn new[Read More…]
Bonnie’s Bus to Visit Brooke County
Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Weirton and Wellsburg during April.The service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute will offer three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education at Change Inc. in Weirton from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4.For an appointment, call 304.797.7733, extension 1306.It will[Read More…]
Kids Kick Opioids Contest
Students throughout West Virginia have been invited to participate in the seventh annual Kids Kick Opioids contest sponsored by West Virginia Attorney General PatrickThe deadline for entries is Friday, April 14.The contest provides an opportunity for students to learn the dangers of prescription painkiller abuse. It has also given many[Read More…]
Promise Scholarship Applications Available
High school seniors can apply for Promise Scholarship until May 1.The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission extended that deadline and increased the award amount for the 2023-24 academic year to $5,200, up from the previous $5,000 annually.“Our high school seniors have been working so hard to stay on track[Read More…]
WVHC Mini-Grant Apps
The West Virginia Humanities Council is now accepting applications for projects that cost $2,000 or less.Mini-grants can included small projects, single events, lectures, small museum exhibits, consultation needs and planning for more complex projects.The next Humanities Council mini-grant deadline is April 1.The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the[Read More…]
Cloak and Dagger Explores Time and Space in Saturday Matinee
The Ohio Valley Cloak and Dagger Company continues its sixth season of Cloak and Dagger On the Air at 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 18, at Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau with Cloak & Dagger On the Air: Time and Space. Admission is free, although donations are[Read More…]
Community Egg Hunt to be Held
The Foundery Church, located at 1340 Washington Pike, Wellsburg will hold a community Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 1, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.The event is open to children one year old through sixth grade and is free and open to the public. All attendee’s must pre-register.