The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Dean Koontz. In retreat from a devastating loss and crushing injustice, Katie lives alone in a fortresslike stone house on Jacob’s Ladder island.[Read More…]
News
Mountain State Carbon Continues Tradition of Supporting R.E.A.C.H. Program
Through the efforts of a handful of volunteers and support of various groups and individuals, the Follansbee R.E.A.C.H. Program has been feeding local residents in need for 50 years.Bonnie James, who has overseen the program since 2015, reflected on its past recently as she watched several employees of Mountain State[Read More…]
Wellsburg Man Sentenced for Shooting Dog
Ronald J. Sebeck, 71, of Wellsburg has been placed on one year of house arrest and ordered to create and fill blessing boxes with pet food for public use as well as pay restitution and fines after pleading guilty to cruelty to animals.Sebeck was charged with the crime for shooting[Read More…]
Bethany College Pauses
Presidential Search for a Year
After Bethany College’s 14-month search for a new permanent president finished without a selection, the college announced it would pause the search for a year and try again.Jamie Caridi will continue as interim president through that time, according to a Bethany release.“Bethany is at a critical crossroads in its history,”[Read More…]
Salvation Army, Almost Heaven Dentistry Event
The Brooke County Salvation Army has teamed with Almost Heaven Family Dentistry of Wellsburg to hold a food giveaway for Brooke County residents Friday, March 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Salvation Army Service Center, located at 401 Commerce St., WellsburgThose interested in receiving food should call 304.737.0071 for[Read More…]
Easter Gala Trunk-Or-Treat
Follansbee United Methodist Church, located at 1002 Virginia Ave., Follansbee, will be hosting an Easter gala trunk-or-treat Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Everyone is welcome.
From the PSC – Utility Bill Payment Assistance
Utility Bill Payment AssistanceSadly, many people in West Virginia have a hard time making ends meet.Utility bills are a necessity that everyone must fit into the budget. If you struggle, there are resources that can help.One of the first things to consider is budget billing. Many utilities offer this as[Read More…]
Series of Free Business-
Related Seminars Offered
The Ohio Valley Business Alliance is hosting a series of free business-related seminars presented by the West Virginia Small Business Center at the Brooke County Public Library.Held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., they will cover such topics as understanding financial statements on Monday, pre-planning a business startup on Monday, March 6 and[Read More…]
Area Residents Named to Fall President’s, Dean’s Lists
Bethany College has announced the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall semester of the 2022-23 school year. To qualify, students must have earned a grade point average of 4.0 for the President’s List, or 3.65 for the Dean’s List.Local students on the President’s List include:Meti Abdella, Morgan Lebleu, Lucas[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s Collection: ADULT FICTION MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE by Marcia Lynn McClure. “Stavos Voronin was not as blind-eyed as many nobles and royals. Evony’s physical gestures — even the simplest movement of her hands — revealed that she[Read More…]