West Virginia’s four-day Mountaineer Heritage Season for deer, bear and turkey opened Jan. 12.The unique season, which runs through Jan. 15, gives hunters an additional opportunity to target big game and is designed to reconnect West Virginians to the hunting and outdoor traditions that have shaped the state’s culture and[Read More…]
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Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual, to discuss the book “The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing,[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Gigi and Nate, rated PG-13 on Friday, Jan. 20, at 12 p.m.After an accident leads to his full paralysis, Nate Gibson struggles to adapt as a quadriplegic even with his family’s support. One day, Nate meets a capuchin monkey named Gigi. The[Read More…]
Foster Parent Information Session
Looking for a way to make an impact in your community? Join a representative from Necco, a local foster care agency, Jan. 18 anytime from 12-2 p.m. for a one-on-one session for information on how you can become a foster parent. No appointment needed.
Documentary to be Show at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will screen the documentary “Reckonings” on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 12 p.m.Featured in the United Nations Film Festival Association, “Reckonings” is a new film about the aftermath of the Holocaust, when German and Jewish Leaders bridged an impossible divide and met in secret to grapple[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Legislative Look Ahead
By: Autumn Shelton, WV Press AssociationWest Virginia’s continued short-term economic growth remains uncertain for 2023; however, as the 86th Legislature prepares to convene on Wednesday, there are several indicators that leaders should watch as they guide the state through this economic “turbulence,” according to Dr. John Deskins, director of the[Read More…]
Legion Auxiliary Hosts Breakfast
The Weirton American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Legion hall, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave. in Weirton.Menu items will be sausage gravy over biscuit, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $8 for adults,[Read More…]
Quilting, Sewing Classes to Begin
Quilting and sewing classes will begin on Thursday, Jan. 19, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 300 Three Springs Drive, Weirton.The classes will be held two weeks each month , and the hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.All levels of sewers and quilters from beginning to experienced are[Read More…]
AG Warns Job Seekers of Post-Holiday Employment Scams
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging job seekers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.Gifts and travel expenses are just some of the things that put a dent in credit and bank account statements, so consumers may opt to take on[Read More…]