The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION CARD, MAN OF JUSTICE by Monty R. Garner. Card Jordan is finally home and eager to start a new chapter with his fiancée after a grueling quest for vengeance. But just as he begins[Read More…]
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Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Thanks for the feedback on last week’s discussion about belly button importance. Continuing forward let’s take a closer look as if being on the magic school bus where we go below the surface and discover the amazing inner workings of those 72,000 nerve endings (the pechoti).[Read More…]
Baker Garners 2025 Fall Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference Honor
Olivia Baker (Weirton/Weir High School) is one of 97 Baldwin Wallace University fall sports student-athletes to earn 2025 Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors.In order to be selected as Academic All-OAC, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing, maintain varsity status and have at least a 3.50[Read More…]
WLU Students Partner with West Liberty Lions Club Family Support Center
West Liberty University students in CEP 442: Community Empowerment and Engagement spent the Fall 2025 semester turning classroom learning into community impact through a hands-on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) project in partnership with the West Liberty Lions Club Family Support Center (WLLCFSC).Under the guidance of instructor Dr. Miriam Roth Douglas, students[Read More…]
Electric Power Demand, Coal and Natural Gas Should Rise in 2026
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission of West Virginia hopes, on behalf of its staff, that you have a healthy and prosperous new year in 2026.We here are hopeful for a robust economy in the new year, with an influx of business developments and population[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health Announces Launch of New Website
As the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) moves from planning to execution, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is pleased to announce the official launch of health.wv.gov, the department’s newly redesigned website serving as a central hub for information on RHTP and the department’s broader public health mission.“This updated[Read More…]
Wellsburg City Manager Sworn In
The City of Wellsburg’s new city manager, Erica Tamburin, was sworn in during a ceremony on Monday morning, attended by first responders, her children, and community leaders.After taking the oath of office, Tamburin expressed her enthusiasm for the role and outlined her initial plans.“It’s truly an honor to serve the[Read More…]
Bethany College Biology Department Strengthens Research and Instruction
The Bethany College Biology Department is celebrating significant growth in its teaching and research capabilities following the award of a $19,900 grant from the WV STAR Division. The funding will support the purchase of a ZEISS Axio Imager A2 fluorescent microscope, a research-grade system that will greatly enhance the department’s[Read More…]
First Day Hikes
Twenty-one state parks and forests will host 24 First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 to help visitors kick off 2026 with time spent outdoors.The free guided hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to bring people together to connect with nature, explore park trails and start the year with fresh[Read More…]
2026 Fishing Regulations
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has released the state’s 2026 Fishing Regulations Summary.“Reviewing the Fishing Regulations Summary each year is an important step for anglers to stay informed about the rules that conserve the quality of our state’s diverse fisheries,” said DNR director Brett McMillion.“As we approach the[Read More…]