West Virginia Governor Jim Justice recently announced that Form Energy will invest $760 million in a major iron-air battery manufacturing operation in Weirton.Massachusetts-based Form Energy is expanding in the northern panhandle in a move state officials say will create 750 jobs.The expansion, on land to be purchased by the state,[Read More…]
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Brooke County Rotary Raises Money for Salvation Army
The Brooke County Rotary Club presented $3,600 that it, Wellsburg United Methodist Church and the owner and staff of Borden Office Equipment raised for the Brooke County Salvation Army. Pictured above for the presentation are Rotarians Dr. John Basil and Mike DiDomenico; Salvation Army Commander Gene Hunt; Jim Rosso, the[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books that have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A CATERED NEW YEAR’S EVE by Isis Crawford. “It’s been years since Bernie and Libby’s parents became estranged from Ada Sinclair’s side of the family — though the reasons[Read More…]
Freedom of the Press Still Matters to Some of Us
By: West Virginia Senate President Craig BlairThere’s an old saying that goes, “With great freedom comes great responsibility.”In my mind, one of the best examples of that phrase is the relationship between the government and the media. It’s an adversarial relationship by nature because we co-exist in the same sphere[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Ticket To Paradise rated PG-13 on Friday, Jan. 13, at 12 p.m.Lily sends a message to her parents that she’s going to get married to a local she met while vacationing in Bali. The distraught and long-divorced parents fly to Indonesia[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile rated PG on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 5 p.m.A reptile shares “The House on East 88th St.” with a boy named Josh and his family. Tony Randall narrates this music tale, based on a story by Bernard[Read More…]
Beginner Yoga Class at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be offering a beginner yoga class with Taylor Provenzano on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 6–7 p.m., in the River Room.Establish your foundation in yoga by learning safe alignment and yogic philosophy while engaging in postures, movement, mindfulness and breathwork. Modifications are available for those[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Winter Wonderland”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,Volunteers and members of the Salvation Army of Brooke County Advisory Council began collecting and filling Angel Tree donations in early-December.As the Angel donations were collected and the amount of toys compiled for each child, we were overwhelmed by the generosity of the givers.It is safe to say that[Read More…]
From the PSC
By: Charlotte R. Lain, WVPSC Chairman ‘Tis the SeasonThe holiday season has come and gone now. Unfortunately, for many that only adds to the burden of trying to make ends meet in this difficult economy.Many of us like to make charitable contributions this time of year to benefit the less[Read More…]