Mountaineer Food Bank has received a $100,000 grant from the Milan Puskar Foundation in support of its Mobile Pantry and Emergency Food Response initiative, helping ensure West Virginians have access to nutritious food during times of increased need.The food bank provides food for distribution in Brooke County.The grant provided critical[Read More…]
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Attorney General McCuskey Warns Consumers about Tax Scams
Tax season is here and if you are getting a refund, scammers could be trying to steal it before you can claim it. That is why West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is warning consumers to be wary of emails or texts promising a tax refund. If you get a[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Hey, how’s your week going? Pleasant? That’s good. Mine has been up and down and all around! I have learned lots of new things this week. I want to share with you a little bit of a science lesson. There’s a few things I recently became[Read More…]
WV Leads 21-state Coalition to Block Federal Rule Eliminating Natural Gas Appliances
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 21-state coalition, urging the United States Supreme Court to reverse a D.C. Circuit decision that upheld sweeping Biden-era Department of Energy (DOE) efficiency standards poised to eliminate many natural gas appliances from the market and households.The DOE’s amended efficiency standards require[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION NOT QUITE DEAD YET by Holly Jackson. Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old and back home, she’s still waiting for her life to begin. I’ll[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, March 5, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Brooke Hills Playhouse Seeks Community Support Following Severe Storm Damage to Historic Barn
The Brooke Hills Playhouse is appealing to the public for donations to repair extensive damage caused to their historic barn home by recent severe storms. The cherished local theater requires immediate repairs to secure the structure and ensure they are ready for the 55th season, with organizers urgently calling on[Read More…]
Two West Liberty University Aviation Students Earn Private Pilot Licenses
West Liberty University has announced that aviation students Brady Bauer and Jeremiah Ratcliffe successfully earned their Private Pilot Licenses (PPL) on February 2, 2026, marking a significant milestone in their academic and professional aviation journeys.Earning a Private Pilot License is a major achievement that requires extensive flight training, comprehensive ground[Read More…]
DOH District 6 Conducts Bid Lettings for Two Projects
Two projects in the Division of Highway’s District 6, which includes Brooke County, were among 24 construction projects included in bid lettings conducted by the DOH Feb. 10 and Feb. 12.In 2026, the DOH has put an emphasis on maintaining existing infrastructure. One priority is to improve the state interstate[Read More…]