The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Next Goal Wins rated PG-13 on Friday, April 19.Based on a true story, this heartfelt, underdog comedy follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Call the[Read More…]
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Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, April 17, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis April showers sure brought us rain and more rain! Thought I was going to have to swim out of my driveway for awhile and I cannot swim!It’s been busy for the past month was and before we know it school will be out, and summer will be[Read More…]
BHP Announces 53rd Season Lineup
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces its 53rd season with four delightful plays and a musical that will captivate and entertain all audiences. Brooke County Arts Council President Julia Barnhart is looking for an exciting season and is grateful. “We thank Municipal Mutual Insurance Company, Reasner Funeral Home, and Innovative Lab Services[Read More…]
BHP Announces Auditions
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces auditions will be held for the first three shows in the 53rd season on Saturday, April 6, at the Brooke Hills Park Clubhouse. Anyone interested in performing in local theater is welcome to audition.“The Kitchen Witches” is a comedy requiring 2 women and 2 men in[Read More…]
AG Urges Caution During Last-Minute Tax Filing
It’s that time of the year again: income tax filing—this year’s deadline for both state and federal taxes is April 15.And with that comes a reminder from West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for last-minute filers to take their time filling out personal information.“It’s easy to feel rushed when you[Read More…]
WVNCC to Host Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is hosting a near Total Solar Eclipse viewing event on Monday, April 8, from 2-4 p.m., at the B&O Building back plaza on the Wheeling Campus. The Eclipse will reach near totality at 98% between 3:12 p.m. and 3:14 p.m. in Wheeling.Hosted by the[Read More…]
DoHS Recognizes April as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) joins organizations and advocates from across the nation in recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.Governor Jim Justice also proclaimed[Read More…]
Quarter Auction to be Held
The Brooke County Fair will hold a quarter auction Sunday, April 14, at the Wellsburg Moose Lodge. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with the auction beginning at 1:30 p.m.There will also be a Chinese Auction, concessions, and free prizes.Admission is $5, which includes one bidding paddle. Extra paddles will[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Let’s talk about spring! Some of you may think “Oh no…. it’s time to cut grass again!” or “Good grief, I better get the lawn service here, look at all these dandelions already!” Spring is most definitely a very busy time of year. We are regaining[Read More…]