Students and teachers have until Dec. 12 to submit entries for the statewide 2025-26 SMART529 “When I Grow Up” essay contest.The contest timeline was recently adjusted to accommodate the current academic year, instead of the calendar year.Families and educators should note that due to the new contest timeline, there will[Read More…]
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Several Northern Panhandle Organizations Receive Grants
Five organizations that serve Brooke County and the Northern Panhandle will receive a total of $795,148 in grants from the Office for Victims of Crime of the U.S. Department of Justice and administered by the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services Section.The grants announced this week[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower This past week I got to spend extra time with my whipper-snapper granddaughter of five years of age. She came with jokes! Now she has always had a sense of humor even at the age of two! I have always loved her sprite nature and funny[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Library’s Collection: ADULT FICTION AN UNQUIET PEACE by Shaina Steinberg. As an undercover operative for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II, Evelyn Bishop routinely embarked on deadly missions. By contrast, civilian life should be simple. Yet[Read More…]
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Monday-Friday, Dec. 1-5.Older adults (65 and older) account for approximately 18 percent of the U.S. population.For that demographic, mobility and independence are vital to staying engaged and active in their communities. But age-related changes or medications may impact an older individual’s driving ability.The West[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale rated PG on Friday, Dec. 12, at 12 p.m.The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Smurfs rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m.When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.Popcorn and water will be provided. Call[Read More…]
Storybook Yoga at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding storybook yoga for children and caregivers on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m., in the River Room with Taylor Provenzano from Soulshine Yoga.Read, Move and Breathe. A yoga class and storytime rolled into one. Bring a mat or towel and join us for[Read More…]
WLU Expands Master of Arts in Education Program with Two New Innovative Concentrations
West Liberty University has announced the launch of two new concentrations within its fully online Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program: Inclusive and Trauma-Responsive Teaching and Integrated STEAM Teaching. These additions further strengthen WLU’s commitment to preparing educators with advanced skills that meet the rapidly evolving needs of today’s[Read More…]
Stealing Public Water and Damaging Hydrants
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission of West Virginia wants you to know that damaging a fire hydrant anywhere in this state is illegal, as is taking water from a water system without paying for it.Ultimately, when a utility’s service is diverted to an unauthorized[Read More…]