By: Hettie Basil Lighttower A friend of mine sent me a link to a song that is new to me. It is a great song that begs personal reflection and accountability. I’ll include the lyrics here below.“I met a man who lived inside a cage. He told me that he[Read More…]
News
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers Now Available
Vouchers for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) are now available to eligible seniors across the state through their county senior services. The SFMNP is a federally funded initiative that provides low-income seniors with access to fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from authorized farmers’ markets and[Read More…]
Local Students Named to Westminster College Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Westminster College, located in New Wilmington, PA, named 364 students to the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. Students earning this achievement are as follows:Peyton Moore of Weirton is majoring in accounting and business administration. Moore is a graduate of Madonna High School.Alaina Moore of Weirton is majoring in[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION MARBLE HALL MURDERS by Anthony Horowitz. Editor Susan Ryeland has left her Greek island, her hotel and her Greek boyfriend, Andreas, in search of a new life back in England.Freelancing for a London publisher,[Read More…]
Children Prepare for Zero Hour on Cloak and Dagger On the Air
Cloak and Dagger On the Air continues its eighth season this Saturday, June 14, at 4 p.m. with Children of the Zero Hour, the show’s annual homage to 1950s science fiction.Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with R.J. Gaudio, Troubadour, performing a set of[Read More…]
What is a Rule 19-A Application?
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has a process in place by which we help local utilities establish proper rates for their services.This is traditionally referred to by us as a Rule 19-A application.It technically carries another number under our rules, but[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Signs House Bill 3336
Signing of House Bill 3336 by Gov. Patrick Morrisey last week will update West Virginia oil and gas laws to allow a better method for plugging abandoned and orphaned wells.“We must protect West Virginia’s natural resources and unique environment,” said Morrisey. “This new law cuts unnecessary regulation, safeguards our ecosystem and saves[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Do you know what it means to open up a can of worms? Haha this section of correspondence is one big can with lots of big worms. I recently was watching the news with family and the report was about footage of UFO sightings and showing[Read More…]
OU Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Following the completion of each semester, Ohio University recognizes the academic achievements of its students by publishing the President’s, Dean’s and Provost’s Lists.Mackenzie Sargent and Cody Waters, both of Weirton have been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List.The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students who complete a particular semester with[Read More…]
UMU Dean’s List
Jack Scopel and Trent Taflan, both of Weirton and Ava Bolen of Wellsburg have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester at the University of Mount Union.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of traditionally graded coursework[Read More…]