Come along and learn practical self-defense techniques and build confidence at the Brooke County Public Library. The Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center, Inc. will be providing Empowerment Self Defense Workshops. Part 1 of the workshop will be help on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5–7 p.m. and part 2[Read More…]
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Drug Overdose Deaths Drop 36 Percent in First Six Months of 2024
Deaths from drug overdoses dropped 36 percent during the first six months of 2024 when compared to the same months in 2023.The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health and Office of Drug Control Policy today announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state, alongside the[Read More…]
DOH Reminds Residents of Potholes
Winter has arrived in the Mountain State, bringing with it the annual wintertime crop of potholes.Potholes form when water gets into cracks in the road, then freezes and expands. Constant freezing and thawing over the winter turns little cracks into big cracks, and eventually turns big cracks into potholes.“Water is[Read More…]
Bethany College Student Psychology Symposium Explores Acceptance and Change
Bethany College hosted its Fall 2024 Student Psychology Symposium, an event that celebrated the pursuit of knowledge and the ongoing dialogue between understanding and growth. Students from psychology, social work, and other disciplines presented their research, showcasing the depth of inquiry happening on campus.The evening culminated with senior psychology major[Read More…]
Self-Defense Class Set
The Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center will present two free programs on practical self-defense techniques and building confidence. The events will take place Thursday, Jan. 16 and Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5-7 p.m.Those involved with the programs include Teresa Richmond, a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga and[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION KILLING TIME by M. C. Beaton. Agatha Raisin’s private detective agency has their work cut out for them when a series of shop burglaries disturbs their quiet Cotswolds village. When the break-ins take a[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Don’t walk on egg shells. Wash them! Hopefully you are privy to the importance of and have access to consuming free range local farm eggs. And if so, I hope you treat yourself to buying them from your local persons with chickens. Or better yet…..you maintain[Read More…]
Mountaineer Heritage Season Set to Open
West Virginia’s four-day Mountaineer Heritage Season for deer, bear and turkey is set to open on Jan. 9.Hunters must purchase a 2025 license to participate in this season, which runs through Jan. 12. “Heritage Season is a celebration of our state’s deep-rooted hunting traditions,” said Brett McMillion, Division of Natural Resources[Read More…]
2025 Fishing Regulations Announced
New fishing regulations for 2025 have been announced by Division of Natural Resources.“Reviewing the updated fishing regulations summary each year is an important step for anglers to stay informed about the rules that preserve the quality of our state’s world-class fisheries,” said DNR director Brett McMillion. “As we approach the[Read More…]
Electric Magic!
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC Chairman Could anything be more important to us, or less thought of, than the supply of electricity we use everywhere and every day?Electricity transformed humankind. It lengthened our days for both leisure and work. It has made it infinitely easier to prepare food,[Read More…]