The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be meeting at the Brooke County Library on Tuesday, May 20, at 1:30 p.m. The Board invites all to attend with the intent to prepare for upcoming events, plan for new ones, and get updates on what is going on in[Read More…]
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Documentary Film Screening at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library as we host the screening of “Last Flight Home”, A Documentary on Tuesday, May 20, at 12 p.m., in theVincent Room. Presented by Good Docs.Through stunning footage recorded by his middle child, Last Flight Home takes audiences on a heart-wrenching ride through[Read More…]
Post 34 Inducts New Officers
On Sunday, April 26, Wellsburg American Legion Post 34 inducted its new officers. After seven years, Donny Poarch handed his position as Commander to Edgile “Jim” Covey. Donny is the new First Vice; Bob Lisbon – Adjutant; Bob Lowe – Financial; Bill Craft – Chaplain; and Micah Knisely – Sgt.[Read More…]
Dedicated Officials in the Transportation Division Keep You Safe
I believe most people think of rate cases and ratemaking when they think of the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.However, the commission staff and duties involve much more than rates.Among the myriad of other natters in which we are involved, I want you to remember we are on the[Read More…]
Hope Gas Files Request with PSC for Review of Rates
For the first time in five years, today Hope Gas has filed a request with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia to review its base rates in accordance with PSC requirements around Hope’s Pipeline Expansion and Replacement Program filings.The filing requests an adjustment to Hope’s base rates.Base rates cover[Read More…]
West Virginians Required to Present ID When Voting
Starting this year, voters in West Virginia will need to present identification when casting their ballots.Gov. Patrick Morrisey has signed House Bill 3016, which requires voters to present a photo ID in order to vote.The legislation is designed to uphold election integrity and helps to prevent voter fraud in West[Read More…]
County to Receive $100,000 from Lipitor Settlement
Approval of a settlement involving the cholesterol drug Lipitor will bring $100,000 to Brooke County.Attorney General J. B. McCuskey announced the distribution of $3.5 million Friday to cities and counties as part of a settlement agreement involving the drug. The settlement is from an antitrust lawsuit against Pfizer Inc. and Ranbaxy[Read More…]
Pull Up a Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Feel free to “unfriend” me if this set of words upsets you. Sigh….. here goes….. This is a tough subject but we all must consider to give it a ponder at one point or another in our lives. Parasites. Ugh…. It gives me the creeps just[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A MESSAGE IN POISON by BJ Magnani. “Sparks fly as Dr. Lily Robinson, the brilliant academic pathologist and covert assassin for the U.S. government, investigates two seemingly unrelated deaths alongside her lover, Agent Jean[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, May 29, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano.You will receive[Read More…]