An overdose case dating that began in 2023 involving a 14-month-old has taken a new turn after a violation that brought the father back before a judge in Brooke County Court.A West Virginia father connected to that case is now headed to prison after violating the terms of his home[Read More…]
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Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower According to the Farmer’s Almanac the threat of frost for our West Virginia region will no longer exist after May 2. Those of you who put a few plants in the ground I am sure already know this and have your finger on the pulse of[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only recipe club.Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION FELICIA’S FAVORITES by Danielle Steel. After the unexpected death of their mother, Felicia Morgan Weston, her five daughters are summoned to a historic Connecticut farmhouse for the reading of her will. Still reeling from shock,[Read More…]
GHSP Launches Safety Campaign During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
During April, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is launching a safety campaign for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, West Virginia is sending a clear message to all motorists: Eyes Forward. Don’t Drive Distracted.Distracted driving is a national crisis. Between 2019-23, more[Read More…]
Filing A Case with the PSC is Simple
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Filing a complaint with the Public Service Commission is easy.You can take one of two routes.The simplest is the informal complaint.We receive thousands of these complaints yearly. We have an astonishing record of solving 97 percent of these within 30 days.If you have[Read More…]
Post 34 Makes Donation
On Monday, April 6 American Legion Post 34 made a trip to Helping Heroes with donations of food and other non-perishables donated by club members. The Post also donated $1,000 that was donated through dinners held at the club. The Psot would like to thank all who contributed.
West Virginia DoHS Recognizes April as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is recognizing April as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month, as proclaimed by Governor Patrick Morrisey, to raise awareness of prevention efforts and encourage parents, communities, and stakeholders to help reduce child abuse and neglect across[Read More…]
SHPO Offers Second Chance to Apply for Grant
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Dept. of Tourism is offering a second opportunity to apply for the 2026 Survey and Planning Grants.Approximately $90,000 will be awarded from funding appropriated by the U. S. Congress for preservation efforts through the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund.The[Read More…]
Soup and Bake Sale
Wellsburg United Methodist Church, located on the corner of 11th and Charles Streets, will hold a soup sale Tuesday, April 14, from 11 a.m. until sold out. Dine in and take out will be available. A bake sale by the United Women in Faith will also be held at the[Read More…]