The West Virginia Poison Center Offers Safety RecommendationsHolidays are a time for joy, but it is important to take precautions for a safe and poison-free season. The West Virginia Poison Center offers these safety recommendations.Button batteriesDisc, button, or coin batteries can be found in many items, such as toys, musical[Read More…]
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WV State Parks Extends Deadline for Gift Card Promotion
West Virginia State Parks have announced the deadline has been extended for a special promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards.The promotion began Dec. 1 and is now available until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 21.The deal is valid only on gift cards purchased online at WVstateparks.com and rewards shoppers[Read More…]
WVGHSP Launches Enforcement Effort
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program has launched a high-visibility enforcement mobilization through New Year’s Day as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving in West Virginia.The GHSP is partnering with the U. S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as well as and[Read More…]
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Awards Mini Grants
The United Way of the Upper Oho Valley awarded 20 $500 Self Care – Employee Retention mini grants to each of its member agencies. Many nonprofit jobs work directly with people who have been through trauma which can take a large toll on employees mentally and emotionally, resulting in compassion[Read More…]
Quarter Auction Set for Sunday
The Brooke High School Skills USA chapter will be holding a quarter auction on Sunday at the school’s front cafeteria.Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with the auction start at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes a paddle. Each additional paddle is $1. There also will be a Chinese[Read More…]
Foundery Church Christmas Jubilee
The Foundery Church, located at 1340 Washington Pike, Wellsburg, will hold a Christmas Jubilee, with music, a live nativity, crafts, games and other activities Saturday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m.Its Christmas Eve service will be at 6 p.m. and its Christmas Day service will be at 11 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Members of the Northern Panhandle Shrine Club will be holding their all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 7-11 a.m., at their building located at 1221 Rive Blvd., Weirton.Breakfast will consist of all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee, orange juice, hot tea and hot chocolate.The cost for the meal[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 CAPTIVE by Iris Johansen. Jane MacGuire is enjoying a period of domestic bliss as she focuses on her art and her partner Seth Caleb uses his unique abilities as an agent for the[Read More…]
AG Advises Caution with Holiday Package Deliveries
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be careful when having packages delivered to their homes.The advice comes as part of the Attorney General’s Holiday Consumer Protection Week.Packages arrive at doors more frequently during the holiday shopping season because of the popularity of online shopping. Thieves have[Read More…]
MSOE Fall Quarter Dean’s List with High Honors
Thomas Packer, an MSOE student from Wellsburg, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List with High Honors for the 2022 Fall Quarter. Packer is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science.Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20[Read More…]