The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION FALSE WITNESS by Philip Margolin. “Defense Attorney Karen Wyatt exposed corruption in the police force and the District Attorney’s office while getting her client exonerated in court. But in doing so, she put a[Read More…]
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“Cook By the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only recipe club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
WV Author Book Talk at the Library
Join us for an in-person book talk at the Brooke County Public Library with WV Author, C.L. Johnson on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m., in the Vincent Room.The author will be discussing their book series: Hiding, Hunting, Healing. Listen to excerpts from their new book Healing, while they discuss[Read More…]
WV Reports Significant Reduction in Wraparound Services Waitlist for Children and Families in 2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) reports a significant drop in the number of children awaiting Wraparound services in 2025, reflecting continued progress in strengthening community-based support for families caring for youth with complex needs, allowing children to remain safely in their communities rather than entering more restrictive[Read More…]
WVNCC Announces Evening Short-Term Welding Classes
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) announces a new series of short-term, evening welding courses offered through its Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department on the Wheeling campus. Designed for working adults and individuals seeking a fast, flexible way to gain in-demand skills, these hands-on classes provide a condensed path[Read More…]
WV GHSP Joins National Passenger Safety Week
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (WV GHSP) is joining with more than 70 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide to observe National Passenger Safety Week, January 19-26, 2026. This critical initiative, led by We Save Lives and The National Road Safety Foundation, empowers passengers to take an active[Read More…]
WV DMV Reminds Residents that “It’s easy to get your Real ID”
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reaching out to West Virginians to offer support in getting a Real ID as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) deadline for additional fee draws near.On February 1, 2026, all airport passengers who do not have a REAL ID or another acceptable ID[Read More…]
WLU Awarded Momentum Initiative Grant
West Liberty University has been awarded a Momentum Initiative Grant (MIG) from the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) to support Hilltopper Pathways: Out of School Reentry and Support Program. The grant, totaling $249,397, will support a university-anchored initiative designed to serve justice-involved and at-risk middle school students across the Northern[Read More…]
SRU Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025 Semester
Celebrating academic excellence and the dedication of high-achieving students, Slippery Rock University has announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2025 semester. Local studentso n the list include Abbey Dowler and Kayla Zakrzewski, both of Weirton and Megan Sharm of Bethany. The dean’s list consists of SRU undergraduate students who[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower There’s a venue in California called the Heart/Math Institute. For over 20 years they have been conducting research on the function of our brain and our heart in relationship to each other and to our body. Through monitors and electrodes “waves” can be documented.We are all[Read More…]