Attorney General J. B. McCuskey has announced phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, expanding the crackdown on illegal robocalls to include four of the largest voice providers in the country.As part of an ongoing investigation, the bipartisan Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force has directed Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen and Peerless to[Read More…]
News
County Fire Departments Receive State Funding Boost
Brooke County fire departments are set to benefit from a recent allocation of funds from the state’s All County Fire Protection Fund.During the Tuesday morning Brooke County Commission meeting, the Commission announced that over $37,000 would be distributed to the Brooke County, with each of the county’s 10 fire departments[Read More…]
Christmas in the Park Donates $17,000 to Families
During Follansbee’s city council meeting on Monday, “Christmas in the Park” co-chair Bill Secrist awarded $17,000 to families of Brooke County Schools’ students with disabilities.Secrist presented four families with $3,000 each and $4,000 to the R.E.A.C.H. program. The funds were raised through booth rentals, sponsorships, raffle tickets, and donations at[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I enjoyed your lovely replies this past week about our discussion about my inspirational granddaughter and the subject of breath. Thanks for joining in and sharing your experiences as well. Your input allows me to know that my words are not just going into the void[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WILD LOVE by Elsie Silver. “She’s been driving him wild for years. The good kind of wild. The bad kind of wild. But mostly, the kind of wild that comes with wanting your best[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, rated PG on Friday, Dec. 19.When the notorious Herdman siblings, the worst kids in town, crash the annual Christmas pageant auditions looking for snacks, they unexpectedly land the lead roles. First-time director Grace, along with her family,[Read More…]
Story Hour and Snacks with Santa at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story hour and snacks with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, snack with Santa and lots of fun! Santa will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551[Read More…]
Getting Your Fitness Routine Started with the Help of a Health Coach
Chilly December air can make for an ideal time to get your fitness routine started. That’s because seasonal changes naturally affect our bodies and habits.While it may be a magical moment to set new health goals and improve your quality of life, it might seem easier said than done.Adjusting eating[Read More…]
Five Steps to Smarter Test Prep
It’s testing season—and students are feeling the pressure. Between midterms, SATs, coursework, and activities, staying focused and confident can be a real challenge.Today’s students have access to a new kind of test prep helper: AI. On its own, AI can be a smart study tool, offering personalized quizzes, instant feedback,[Read More…]
WVU Hub Director Reflects on 10 Years of Helping Students Succeed
When the West Virginia University Hub opened its doors in November 2015, George Yanchak was already there — probably with a to-do list in hand — waiting to welcome students.He’d started just 15 days earlier and has never really stopped moving since then.“It was the right time and the right[Read More…]