The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION JOSH AND HAZEL’S GUIDE TO NOT DATING by Christina Lauren. “Hazel Camille Bradford knows she’s a lot to take-and frankly, most men aren’t up to the challenge. If her army of pets and thrill[Read More…]
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Friends of the Library Offering Santa Letters
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from Santa Claus, are once again sending personalized letters from Santa to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be visiting them soon. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends may request to[Read More…]
WVNCC Paramedic Program Earns National CAAHEP-Accreditation
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is proud to announce that its Emergency Medical Services Professions–Paramedic program has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This recognition, effective September 19, 2025, affirms that WVNCC’s Paramedic program meets the rigorous national standards established for[Read More…]
Thomas Loses Bid to Have Supreme Court of Appeals Overturn Ruling
Levi Thomas has lost his bid to have the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals overturn a Brooke County Circuit Court ruling involving his misdemeanor charges of unlawful assault on a government representative, obstructing an officer and violation of a bond condition.The circuit order of Dec. 6, 2023, granted a[Read More…]
New Features for Jumpstart Savings Program Announced
New features for the Jumpstart Savings Program have been announced by State Treasurer Larry Pack.The program will undergo several major changes including the transition from a savings plan to investment platform for current and future trade professionals through the state-administered Money Market Pool.The program was originally launched under treasurer Riley[Read More…]
WV Driver’s Licenses, ID’s Can Now Be Added to Apple Wallet
West Virginia driver’s licenses and state IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet.The launch of ID in Apple Wallet through the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles allows residents to add their state-issued driver license or state ID to Apple Wallet, and present their ID for verification using their[Read More…]
Christmas Craft Sale to be Held
There will be a Christmas craft sale Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Follansbee United Methodist Church, located at 1002 Virginia Ave., Follansbee.There will be soup and baked goods available for purchase to enjoy while shopping through the Christmas store or to take home with you.
Flea Market Sale
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 300 Three Springs Dr., Weirton will hold a flea market sale on Friday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A bake sale will be available with many baked goods.
DNR Opens Annual Monster Trout Contest
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the opening of the state’s fourth annual Monster Trout Contest, which gives anglers and their families an opportunity to win prizes and enjoy fishing during peak fall foliage season.During the weeks of Oct. 20 and Oct. 27, the DNR will stock 40,000[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower How is your day going? I hope it is going well, and things are running smoothly as planned. But seriously how often does this usually happen?? The best laid plans can fall to pieces in a split second.Have you had days where you are trying to[Read More…]