The Brooke County Libraries would like to invite the public to watch a screener that they are hosting of a documentary movie at its main location, located at 945 Main St., WellsburgIn the shadow of the pandemic, a small town rallies to protect a beloved local bookstore in its hour[Read More…]
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“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 is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE by Roy Johansen and Iris Johansen. After scoring a plea deal in a high-profile murder trial, serial killer James Michael Barrett leads a grim parade of law enforcement[Read More…]
Bethany President Addresses Faculty, Staff During Spring State of College
Bethany College President Dr. Jamie Caridi addressed faculty and staff on Wednesday, March 1, for a spring State of the College address just days after the board announced his extended tenure. Caridi started the address openly thanking the College for believing in him to continue Bethany’s mission. “It is an[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,Great jobs, abundant opportunities, and new industries are finding a welcoming home in West Virginia. On a regional, national, and international scale, our state is winning new business at a torrid clip. West Virginia is beating states many times our size and delivering incredible victories for our citizens. The[Read More…]
Weirton PD Officers Honored
During Monday’s Weirton Council meeting, officials honored two recently retired members of the Weirton Police Department’s K-9 unit. Lt. Troy Bickers, whose partner Tygo, and Lt. Matt Lelless, whose partner Shay, have retired from active duty were presented with plaques in honor of their service to the community. Pictured above[Read More…]
Bethany Alumnus Selected for MLB Conference
Bethany College alumnus Nate Marko ’19 was selected by Major League Baseball to attend a national conference earlier this month! Marko received a scholarship through the Diversity Pipeline Program to attend the 12th annual Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Analytics Conference. Marko is currently the director of hitting and[Read More…]
WV Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund Accepting Applications
The West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund is accepting applications through April 28 for large and small grants for projects that conserve unique and important wildlife habitats, natural areas, forest lands, farmlands, and lands for hunting, fishing and recreation.Applications will be accepted for large grants that are more than $25,000.During[Read More…]
WVU Extension Ultimate Outdoor Weekend to be Held
West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H youth development program has invited youths from across the state to Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, a weekend camp full of opportunities to explore the outdoors and learn wilderness skills. The annual weekend camp will be held April 21-23 at WVU Jackson’s Mill.During Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, campers will learn new[Read More…]
Bonnie’s Bus to Visit Brooke County
Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Weirton and Wellsburg during April.The service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute will offer three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education at Change Inc. in Weirton from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4.For an appointment, call 304.797.7733, extension 1306.It will[Read More…]