Two new websites have been launched to improve the state of West Virginia’s distribution of grants and infrastructure funding.The first, Grants.wv.gov, is a one-stop-shop for personal and business-based grant funding opportunities in West Virginia, making it easier for residents to find and apply for grants.The first-of-its-kind resource will help connect people[Read More…]
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Three Brooke County Men Included
in Leadership WV Class of 2023
Three men with Brooke County connections are included in Leadership West Virginia’s 2023 class.The class includes 58 leaders from across the state, making this its largest and most diverse class in the program’s 32 years.Among those named and their employers were: Alex Weld of Wellsburg, Generation West Virginia; David Klick[Read More…]
Bethany College to Offer Esport Gaming Management Minor
Bethany College has added an esport gaming management minor to its list of latest offerings at the college.The minor will educate students on the basics of developing and administrating esport events. With implementation going into effect in the Fall 2023 semester, students will have the chance to pair their academic[Read More…]
From the PSC
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia Public Service Commission Chairman Broadband Data Maps We all know how critical internet access is to our daily lives. From remote work, to homework for our children, to communications, to shopping and entertainment we are a completely connected society these days.Although the Public Service[Read More…]
WVDEP Seeking Partnerships to Help Feed Children, Provide Activities During the Summer
The West Virginia Department of Education is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities this summer.When school is out of session during the summer months, community programs and organizations are vital to ensuring children in West Virginia are still receiving the nutrition[Read More…]
Historic Preservation Development Grant Apps Now Open
Applications are now available for matching historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office of the Department of Arts, Culture and History.Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.Deadline for receipt of applications is postmarked, or[Read More…]
Camera Competition Winners Announced
Winners in the Upper Ohio Valley Camera club’s monthly competition held Jan. 17 were, from left, John Hanish, Michelle Stevens, Lisa Carte and Eric Patterson. The Upper Ohio Valley Camera Club has announced the January competition winners to the theme “Bridge.” The theme category winners were: First place, Michelle Stevens;[Read More…]
Cross Creek Elementary Holds Canned Food Drive
The fourth-grade Student Senate of Cross Creek Elementary School began their Christmas holiday by assisting Wintersville Good Neighbors with its canned food drive. Under the direction of Principal Dan Hartman and led by Brittany Shank, guidance counselor, and Student Senate Adviser Gina Miclea, the students brought cans that Cross Creek[Read More…]
BCSWA Receives Grant
Brooke County’s Solid Waste Authority has received a $31,800 grant from the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection.The award was part of nearly $2 million in recycling assistance grants to 29 recipients through the agency’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan program.The local grant will be used to assist with personnel, lease[Read More…]
WV Tourism Unveils Travel Magazine
West Virginia tourism officials have unveiled the new West Virginia Vacation Guide, a free travel inspiration magazine dedicated to promoting the state.The Dept. of Tourism has received nearly 8,000 pre-orders since Nov. 11. “Every year I’m excited to see what the Dept. of Tourism comes up with when it comes to[Read More…]