The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie The Unbreakable Boy rated PG on Friday, May 16.A young boy named Austin LeRette faces the dual diagnosis of autism and a rare genetic disease. Despite his physical, cognitive, and emotional struggles, Austin embraces his unorthodox life with positivity and wit, inspiring[Read More…]
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Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, May 14 at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Bird Boy”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
GFWCWV Spring Workshop
GFWCWV Northern District Spring Workshop was held April 26, at Bethany Memorial Church, hosted by the GFWCWV Bethany Woman’s Club. Helen Moren, President, served as chairman. Members wore blue in observance of Child Prevention and collected items for foster care children.The welcome was given by Michelle Beihl, Northern District President,[Read More…]
WVNCC Unveils New Project BEST Executive Conference Center on Wheeling Campus
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is proud to announce that its new Project BEST Executive Conference Center is now open following a ribbon cutting held earlier today. Located on the third floor of the historic B&O Building on the Wheeling campus, this premier venue is designed for hosting employee[Read More…]
Top of West Virginia Announces Exciting New Summer Events: “Second Saturdays”
For the past 12 years, the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau has brought the community together with its annual concert series at the Weirton Event Center. In 2025, the concerts are returning in a new format: “Second Saturdays”.With hopes of creating a bigger and better experience for[Read More…]
Two Weir High Students Win History Essay Contest
Catherine Glodowski and Addison Duffy, both students at Weir High School have been announced as District Three winners of the 2025 Disability History Essay Contest in West Virginia. Glodowski placed first, winning $1,750 and Duffy placed second, winning $1,000.This contest was designed to reinforce West Virginia’s Disability History Week the[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower This is a second publishing due to a request from a faithful follower to do so. Enjoy!! And I hope you will give it a try.Brushing. What comes to mind when you read or hear that word? Perhaps……brushing your teeth, brushing your hair, brushing on paint,[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict. London, 1930. The five greatest women crime writers have banded together to form a secret society with a single goal: to show they are no longer willing[Read More…]
WVNCC Receives $243,000 for Phase Three of Statewide Nursing Workforce Expansion
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has been awarded $243,000 through Phase Three of West Virginia’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, an initiative designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses across the Mountain State.Since the launch of the program, West Virginia[Read More…]
From the PSC
By; Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission has a process so you can file comments on any case pending before the commission.We welcome all comments and encourage you to file your viewpoint in any case in which you have an interest. It is your right and[Read More…]