Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
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Annual Spring Friends Event at the Library
Mark Twain will be portrayed by Doug Riley of Tunnelton, WV in a West Virginia Humanities Council History Alive! program in Celebration of the Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries Annual Spring Event, in the Brooke County Public Library’s River Room on April 24, at 6:30 pm. This program[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime in the River Room on Wednesday, April 23, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story, a piggy bank craft, snacks and fun! The storytime is presented by WesBanco in celebration of Money Smart Week. They are supplying the[Read More…]
WLU Foundation Announces Inaugural Aspire Fund Awards to Support Faculty and Student Initiatives
West Liberty University (WLU) and the West Liberty University Foundation (WLUF) announce the first awards from the Aspire Fund. Established in 2024, in conjunction with the inauguration of WLU’s President Dr. Tim Borchers, the Aspire Fund is designed to promote and support student experiential learning opportunities at WLU. The fund[Read More…]
West Virginia Makes Progress Addressing Roads and Bridges
\The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is making progress in addressing maintenance of the Mountain State’s road and bridge network, but will continue to face funding challenges in the future, according to the most recent TRIP report, released Tuesday, April 8, 2025.TRIP, of Washington, D.C., is a national transportation[Read More…]
April is Month of the Military Child
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the Common Ground Partnership recognize April as the Month of the Military Child. The month highlights continuing efforts to create a positive school climate and culture that meet the unique needs of military-connected children and families. In addition to hosting special activities[Read More…]
Bridging Resources WV is More Than a Phone Number
Spring symbolizes new growth and possibilities. There are many health and community resources out there to support independent living at home. Whether you have difficulty preparing meals or help with dressing, bathing, cleaning, or require home modifications, Bridging Resources WV can help!When you call Bridging Resources West Virginia, you’ll work[Read More…]
Foraging Class Set
The Tri-State Area Mastergardeners will host a foraging class Saturday, April 26, at 11 a.m., at the Brooke County Public Library, 945 Main St., Wellsburg. The class will feature “Ramp King” Walter Danna, “Wild” Liz Harper and Heather Tokas. Plants that will be discussed include elder berry, plantain, ramps, dandelions,[Read More…]
Flea Market Sale
St Thomas Episcopal Church, located on Three Springs Dr., Weirton will hold a flea market sale Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a variety of items for sale including clothes and household items. For more information, call 304.723.4120
The Trap of Low Expectations
By: Bryan GoldenHow much you accomplish in life is influenced by what you expect to accomplish. Those with low expectations have a low threshold for what they will be satisfied with. For them mediocrity or less, is good enough.People with high expectations have a standard of excellence for themselves and[Read More…]