West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) celebrated its Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony held Thursday evening, May 15, at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling. Family, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to honor the achievements of this year’s graduates, as 255 students were awarded a total of 274 degrees and[Read More…]
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BHP to Hold Last Auditions for the Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse will hold its last two auditions for the 54th season on Saturday, June 14, at the Playhouse.Director Chelsey Barnhart from Wellsburg will hold auditions for the children ’ s show, “ The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at 10 a.m. This dramatization of C. S. Lewis’s[Read More…]
WVDNR Urges Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding members of the public to leave young wildlife alone, noting that handling wild animals often harms the animal, spreads disease and, when done without a permit, breaks the law“Watching wildlife is one of the many joys of being outdoors in[Read More…]
Summer Youth Golf Tour Set
Young people of the Ohio Valley will have the opportunity to participate in the new and expanded summer youth golf tour. This year’s three events will use the Oglebay courses of Crispen Center, Wheeling Park and for the first time the Highland Springs golf course outside of Wellsburg.The season opens[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Have you heard the term, “Just breathe!”? What does that mean to you? Does it help you to relax when you hear that? Do you think about slowing down a tad and regrouping? Does it encourage a calming affect and assist you in taking a little[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION NOBODY’S FOOL by Harlan Coben. Sami Kierce, a young college grad backpacking in Spain with friends, wakes up one morning, covered in blood. There’s a knife in his hand. Beside him, the body of[Read More…]
2025 Community VBS to be Held
Several Wellsburg churches are working together to offer a Vacation Bible School program. The event will be held from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on June 9, 10, and 11 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsburg on the corner of 9th and Charles Street.VBS is open to preschool children (age 4)[Read More…]
The Mistress of Mystery Perplexes Cloak and Dagger On the Air
Cloak and Dagger On the Air continues its eighth season Saturday, May 24, at 4 p.m. with Agatha Christie’s The Secret Adversary: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery.Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with R.J. Gaudio, Troubadour, performing a set of classic pop, folk, and[Read More…]
Brooke County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Charge
Harry Fred Wells, 54, of Follansbee, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.According to court documents and statements made in court, Wells came to the attention of investigators after he pursued inappropriate communications with a minor through social media. During the investigation, a search[Read More…]
Colliers Man Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking
Lawrence James Reagan, 40, of Colliers, has admitted to the distribution of methamphetamine.According to court documents, Reagan, also known as “Larry,” sold methamphetamine in Hancock County.Reagan faces up to 20 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other[Read More…]