West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general today in a letter to Congressional leadership urging passage of the Combating Xylazine Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would classify the illicit use of xylazine (also known as “tranq”) under Schedule III of the federal Controlled[Read More…]
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Bethany College Surpasses Day of Giving Goals
Bethany College celebrated an extraordinary show of support from its community on March 24, surpassing its initial $100,000 goal by more than 70% during this year’s Day of Giving.In total, 291 donors helped propel the campaign past its original $100,000 goal, exceed a $150,000 stretch goal set during the day,[Read More…]
Quarter Auction to be Held
A quarter auction to benefit the Brooke County Fair will be held Sunday, April 19, at the Wellsburg Moose Lodge, located at 844 Main St., Wellsburg.Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 1:30 p.m.Admission is $5 and includes one bidding paddle. Extra paddles will be available at[Read More…]
Revival to be Held
Hooverson Heights Nazarene Church, located on Lee Road, Follansbee will will hold a revival with Pastor Matthew Bates Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, at 6 p .m. and Sunday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m.
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower For the past couple of weeks, we have had great conversation and feedback about butterflies, God’s flying flowers and special messengers. But we haven’t touched on their spiritual connectedness and behaviors so much. We know that they bring us joy and make us feel special and[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE BOOK OF DOORS by Gareth Brown. Cassie Andrews works in a New York City bookshop, shelving books, making coffee for customers, and living an unassuming, ordinary life. Until the day one of her[Read More…]
Cloak and Dagger On the Air Presents Annual Science-Fiction Show
This Saturday, March 28, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cloak and Dagger On the Air will present its annual science-fiction show, titled For the World is Hollow.Performed as a live audio drama, complete with music and sound effects, Cloak and Dagger On[Read More…]
DMV Warns Citizens of New Text Scam
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is warning citizens of a new text scam claiming to be DMV and requesting payment. The scam requests immediate payment for driving violations and threatens a short deadline suspension of registration and driving privilege, toll collections, service charges, criminal or civil prosecution, and credit score[Read More…]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Returns
The West Virginia Dept. of Agriculture has announced the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for the 2026 growing season.The program provides eligible low-income senior citizens with access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.Seniors can sign up for vouchers through their local county senior services[Read More…]
DMV Shares Safe Driving Tips Around School Buses
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is sharing tips on driving safely as students enter and exit school buses. From 2021-25 in West Virginia, 325 drivers were stopped for failing to yield to a stopped school bus, according to data gathered by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Of those, 33 were given[Read More…]