West Virginia Northern Community College is participating in an overdose prevention initiative, created for West Virginia college and university campuses, entitled, “Be The One.” The initiative is the first of its kind and will focus on opioid overdose prevention from a bystander’s perspective, encouraging students, staff, and faculty to Be[Read More…]
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WVNCC to Participate in Statewide Initiative
Buckle Up for a Safe Ride
By: Charlotte R. Lain, Chairman, West Virginia Public Service CommissionEarlier this month, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program began a statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign.As always, the Transportation Division of the Public Service Commission is cooperating and doing its part to keep everyone safe on West Virginia’s[Read More…]
Quinn’s Questions
By: Rix QuinnDo people today really have shorter attention spans?Well, it appears that because multiple messages bombard us daily, we mentally “delete” those we don’t currently need. (This explains why some folks forget what they had for breakfast, or why I call so many of my friends “Pal.”)Latest reports –[Read More…]
Morrisey Warns of ‘Grandparent Scam’
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges residents to be wary of calls claiming grandchildren need help.Scammers have been known to call senior citizens pretending to be their grandchild. Others claim to be law enforcement with news about a loved one. They often indicate the grandchild in question is in[Read More…]
Free Strength Training Workout for Older Adults
The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, March 22, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Dino-Basketball”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION ENCORE IN DEATH by J. D. Robb. It was a glittering event full of A-listers, hosted by Eliza Lane and Brant Fitzhugh, a celebrity couple who’d conquered both Hollywood and Broadway. And[Read More…]
Costs of Aging in Place Are Emotional and Financial
Many older adults would prefer to remain in their own homes as they age, but a lack of affordable options makes this plan a challenge for individuals and their families, according to results of a new survey of more than 1,700 caregivers and other respondents in two rural California counties.Older[Read More…]
WV Poison Center Celebrates
National Poison Prevention Week
The West Virginia Poison Center (WVPC) joins with poison centers and poison prevention partners across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week March 19 through 25, 2023. Since 1962, the President of the United States has proclaimed the third week of March as National Poison Prevention Week to raise[Read More…]
Spring Fire Season Begins
The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Wednesday, March 1, marked the return of burning restrictions.The Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m.-7 a.m.Fires set during that time must be put out before 7 a.m. “Since Jan. 1 we[Read More…]