By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Last week it was April Fool’s Day. Did you pull any fast ones on anyone? Or did you get “had” by anyone? Surprisingly this year was really low-key for me. There was no foolin’ what-so-ever. Although the weather sure has been play tricks on us here[Read More…]
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At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION JUDGE STONE by Viola Davis and James Patterson. The most respected citizen in Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), is Judge Mary Stone. She holds two responsibilities sacred: running her family farm and presiding over[Read More…]
WLU Dental Hygiene Program Earns Continued Accreditation Without Reporting Requirements
West Liberty University’s Sarah Whitaker Glass School of Dental Hygiene has once again received accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements” from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), reaffirming the program’s longstanding commitment to educational excellence and professional preparation.At its February 5 meeting, the Commission on Dental Accreditation granted the[Read More…]
STOP on Red: Target Red High-Visibility Enforcement Mobilization
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with law enforcement officers across the state during the statewide high-visibility Target Red enforcement mobilization that runs April 1-15. Officers will be targeting motorists who fail to stop at red traffic lights and stop signs.“Running red lights and stop signs[Read More…]
WV Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Congress to Pass Combating Xylazine Act
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…]
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…]