By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has been at the forefront of discussions on the importance of having a reliable energy source for this nation.While never downplaying the importance of all fuels, we consistently advocate for having energy that doesn’t falter when[Read More…]
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WVDA Issues Guidance for Farmers Amid Ongoing Drought Conditions
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is urging livestock producers to take proactive steps as drought conditions continue to impact much of the state. To prevent long-term damage to pastureland, WVDA recommends confining cattle if feeding hay and reducing grazing pressure until rainfall improves conditions. Overgrazing during drought can[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Have you heard of the Schumann Resonance? It is an amazing measured phenomenon showing how we affect each other and the energy around us. Sounds super far-fetched doesn’t it? And when I say “each other” I mean globally….. like people in Europe are affecting our air[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION TEXAS LIGHTNING by Dusty Richards and Velda Brotherton. An arsonist is on the loose in Saddler County, Texas, burning down ranch houses with the families still asleep in their beds-including children. When the local[Read More…]
Dungeons and Dragons Classes Offered
The Brooke County Library will be holding Dungeons and Dragons classes on Tuesdays from 6–9 p.m. Library volunteers, Game Masters Daniel Melching and David Nixon, will be instructing the classes that are open to middle and high school students.You will learn how to create characters, battle evil creatures, and save[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, Oct. 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.
Journey to the Marvelous Land of Oz on Cloak and Dagger On the Air
Cloak and Dagger On the Air returns for its fall season this Saturday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau for a brand-new adaptation written by Pete Fernbaugh of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel, The Marvelous Land of Oz.Admission is free, although[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Lays Out Framework for Energy Policy
Speaking at the West Virginia Energy Educational Forum in Wheeling, Gov. Patrick Morrisey laid out the framework for the state’s first long-term comprehensive energy policy.At the center of the policy is the governor’s “50 by 50” generation plan to increase West Virginia’s energy capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050 –[Read More…]
WV Balanced Scorecard Shows Continued Positive Trends
West Virginia schools and districts are continuing to show improvements according to the 2024-2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard results. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) released the data today, which represents the accountability ratings for public schools in the Mountain State as part of the West Virginia School Accountability[Read More…]