The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. Join us in celebrating Children’s Book Week “Power Up With Reading!” with Dog man and friends! Children will enjoy the story “Dogzilla” by Dav Pilkey and enjoy pictures, games,[Read More…]
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The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION MAYHEM AT A HALLOWEEN WEDDING by Emmeline Duncan. There’s more to celebrate this Halloween when Bailey’s college friend Raven prepares to walk down the aisle in spooky seasonal style. As a bridesmaid, Bailey is[Read More…]
Almost Heaven Swing Officially Opens to the Public
The Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority (URA) unveiled a new “Almost Heaven” swing on Monday. The swing is a beautiful wooden swing that overlooks the Ohio River in Wellsburg. The URA led the application and coordinated the installation, with much support from the City of Wellsburg, Brooke County, the Chamber of[Read More…]
National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 19-25
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is teaming up with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to urge drivers to slow down and be aware of school buses in their communities.Although school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, injuries and[Read More…]
Let’s Take A Magical Tour to Find Out What’s Happening at the PSC
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman One thing I admire about younger generations is how engaged they are with electronicsAnd they display no fear of facing new challenges.So, let me invite you on a little magical tour of my own, by way of the Public Service Commission.You may groan[Read More…]
Local Drop-Off Locations Opening Soon for Operation Christmas Child
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 17 – 24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations in West Virginia.Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower “Say your prayers, Rabbit!” Elmer Fudd used to say this as a threat to our ol’ buddy ol’ pal Bugs Bunny. But Bugs Bunny always seemed to be cool as cucumber without a worry in the world. He went about his business or actions as if[Read More…]
GFWC Holds Annual Fall Convention
GFWCWV Northern District 112th Annual Fall Convention was held October 18, at Bethany Memorial Church, with Michelle Beihl, President, Civic League of Warwood presiding. GFWCWV Bethany Woman’s Club hosted the convention with Helen Moren, convention chairman. Others present included Charlotte Chambers and Judy Pyle. Beihl welcomed members to Bethany and[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A DAUGHTER’S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER by Dianne Freeman. Frances and George are enjoying some well-deserved leisure time in Paris when an old acquaintance from London, Alicia Stoke-Whitney, seeks Frances’s help to investigate[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 Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it into the[Read More…]