By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Most people have grown accustomed to the story about the monarch and how it flies to Mexico for the winter. But what do other butterflies do? Recently you might have heard about the low numbers of monarchs and that they may become extinct. But what is[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 THE VIPER by Brad Meltzer. Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He’d better be–he’s spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed. So when he’s diagnosed with a terminal disease, he[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be open from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Good Friday, April 3. The Brooke County Public Library will be open normal hours on Saturday, April 4.
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, April 2, 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.
Story Hour with the Easter Bunny at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a Story Hour and with the Easter Bunny on Wednesday, April 1, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, a visit with the Easter Bunny and lots of fun! The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available.[Read More…]
West Liberty University Students Earn Top Honors at Regional Singing Competition
Two West Liberty University music students recently earned top honors at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Eastern Regional Student Auditions, a prestigious solo vocal competition that draws talented student singers from universities across the eastern United States.Chase Burdick, a junior Music Education major from Wheeling, West Virginia,[Read More…]
Consumer Help Listing Posted
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman I would like to remind you that the Public Service Commission of West Virginia has added an important new milestone to our website, which is found at www.psc.state.wv.us.This is a list of agencies and places a utility customer may go if they need[Read More…]
WV Pilots New Technology to Measure Impact of Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Programs
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is piloting new technology to evaluate the impact of FARMacy WV: Prescriptions for Produce, a program connecting participants with fresh, local produce and nutrition education as a formal part of their medical care plan to address food insecurity and chronic illness.Throughout the[Read More…]
Adopt-A-Highway Accepting Registrations for Cleanup
The West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection is accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday, April 25.Individuals, families, churches, businesses, schools, civic organizations, government agencies and communities can register to pick up trash on almost any state-maintained road, back road or main route.Private roads and interstate[Read More…]
WVDA Issues Advisory to Poultry Owners
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is encouraging commercial poultry producers and backyard flock owners to continue maintaining strong biosecurity practices following a rise in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases in surrounding states. While no new cases in domestic birds have been confirmed in West Virginia since January,[Read More…]