Join us for an in-person book talk at the Brooke County Public Library with WV Author, W.C. Robertson on Thursday, March 20, at 5 p.m., in the Vincent Room.The author will be discussing his books: Tales of Death and Unearthing. Listen to excerpts from their book while they discuss their[Read More…]
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Friends of the Brooke County Public Libary Offering Easter Bunny Letters
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from the Easter Bunny, are once again sending personalized letters from the Easter Bunny to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be hopping down the bunny trail soon. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles,[Read More…]
Bethany College Launches Women’s Flag Football, Expanding Athletic Opportunities
Bethany College Interim Director of Athletics Jen Windmiller is announcing the addition of women’s flag football as a club sport, effective immediately, marking an exciting expansion of athletic opportunities on campus.In a corresponding move, Windmiller is also announcing Mikayla Lopez as the director of women’s flag football. Lopez, who currently[Read More…]
WLU Hosts New Music Pianist James W. Iman March 21
West Liberty University (WLU) is proud to welcome pianist James W. Iman for a free public recital beginning at noon on Friday, March 21 in the Interfaith Chapel located on campus.Iman specializes in music written since the turn of the twentieth century. As a performer, Iman has established himself as[Read More…]
Residents will Need REAL ID to Board an Airplane Starting May
West Virginia residents who want to board an airplane for a domestic flight will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license. If their driver’s license is not REAL ID-compliant, they will need another form of approved identification, such as a passport, to board their flight or enter a secure federal[Read More…]
United Way March Madness Returns
The excitement of March Madness isn’t just for basketball fans—it’s also a game-changing opportunity to support our community. The 5th Annual Match Madness fundraiser kicks off on March 1st, and thanks to a generous commitment from Berger and Green, every donation made to the United Way of the Upper Ohio[Read More…]
April Watercolor Workshop at Summit Art Gallery
Local artist, Bob Watson, will be instructing a watercolor painting class with techniques that can be used to create larger works.The class is limited to 18 participants and will be held at the Summit Art Gallery, located at 243 Three Springs Drive, Suite 17, Weirton, on April 5, from 10[Read More…]
Geneva College Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2024
Geneva College announces the Dean’s List of undergraduate students for the fall 2024 semester. To be eligible for this recognition, students in traditional programs must earn a GPA of at least 3.6 while passing 12 credit hours or more.Among those named is Grace Douglas of Wellsburg, who is a junior[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Awe, yes….. more about pets! I’m so glad I’ve had good interactive response to this last couple of entries about pets. They do enhance our lives. They can even save our lives! I mentioned last week that they communicate with us. Do you understand your pet’s[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE TEXAS MURDERS by James Patterson and Andrew Bourelle. Texas Ranger Rory Yates protects his home state wearing a five-pointed silver badge and carrying a Sig Sauer. When a native woman disappears on the[Read More…]