Continuing Participation Confirmations (CPC’s) are now available for current Hope Scholarship students wishing to continue their participation in the program during the 2026-27 school year.“We have seen a record of number of students utilize the Hope Scholarship Program and are continuing to see numbers increase as the program opens,” said[Read More…]
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McCuskey Leads 24-state Coalition Supporting EPA’s Cancellation of Questionable Biden-Era Grants
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of states fighting back against potential Biden-era fraud. Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of their “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund,” a program that had little to no oversight and awarded political allies huge sums[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower A reader wrote in: “Dear Hettie, a couple weeks ago you fascinated us with information about our belly buttons. I recently came across a current big topic of the umbilical cord. I was wondering what you know or have researched about the timing of when to[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE DRAGON WAKES WITH THUNDER by K. X. Song. “The war may be over, but Hai Meilin is still paying a heavy toll. In spite of securing victory for the kingdom of Anlai, she[Read More…]
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Did you know? The first Saturday in February thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day? If you were ever looking for an excuse to introduce the young people in your life to the library, today is the day. On Saturday, Feb. 7 bring[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, Feb. 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.
Blue Moon Drive-In to Receive Final Spotlight Before Historic Screen Removal
The Blue Moon Drive-In, a once-beloved fixture of Wellsburg’s entertainment landscape, will be honored one final time with a celebration designed to give the historic drive-in its last moment in the spotlight before the iconic movie screen is torn down.For many in the Upper Ohio Valley, the Blue Moon Drive-In[Read More…]
PSC at the Forefront of Promoting Broadband Expansion
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman One of the major issues the Public Service Commission has grappled with in recent years involves our effort to support the expansion in this state of high-speed internet service, commonly called broadband.Because of the mountainous terrain of the state, broadband is often accessed[Read More…]
National Radon Action Month Observed
The West Virginia Dept. of Health’s Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) is continuing to encourage residents to test their homes for radon during National Radon Action Month.Radon is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless naturally occurring gas that claims the lives of roughly 21,000 Americans each year, according to the[Read More…]
Secretary of State Reminds Candidates of Election Deadlines
Deadlines matter, and relying solely on the U. S. Postal Service for timely postmarking can lead to serious consequences, according to Secretary of State Kris Warner.“While USPS plays an important role in our election process, it has publicly announced longer processing times and potential delays, which may affect filings with[Read More…]