The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has issued a statewide reminder: anyone under the influence of marijuana, is unfit to drive.Partnering with the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, the GHSP is debunking the myth that marijuana does not affect driving ability.The data is clear: a recent NHTSA study[Read More…]
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At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE CROSSROADS by C. J. Box. Marybeth Pickett gets the call she has always dreaded: her husband Joe is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head. Joe was found in his[Read More…]
Spreading the Word About Sun Safety
As warm weather approaches, it’s time to spread the word about spreading sunscreen.This season, a cross-industry campaign is promoting skin protection from the sun as a public health priority and emphasizes the value of sunscreen as an everyday essential for protecting your health and reducing your risk of skin cancer.FDA-regulated[Read More…]
Weirton Receives Over $4 Million to Address Water Issues
Water line breaks and service disruptions are problems that many Weirton residents know all too well.Now, more than $4,000,000 is on the way to help fix it.A combined $4.34 million is coming to the City of Weirton. Governor Patrick Morrissey announced the funding on Tuesday, saying it will finally complete[Read More…]
Renowned Speaker, Cara Filler, Brings Drive to Save Lives Tour Back to West Virginia Schools
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is proud to announce the continuation of the “Drive to Save Lives Tour” featuring international speaker Cara Filler. Visiting several West Virginia schools throughout April, Ms. Filler will share her powerful message of safety, leadership, and resilience with thousands of students.Drawing from[Read More…]
West Virginia DMV: Mobile ID has Surpassed 35,500 Users
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) reports the number of West Virginians using Mobile ID is continuing to grow, with over 35,500 (35,537 as of this date) West Virginians now enrolled.West Virginia DMV is ahead of the curve nationally for Mobile ID. While not quite half the states have[Read More…]
Top Scams Reported to the West Virginia AG’s Office for March 2026
The West Virginia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division is committed to keeping West Virginians informed about the latest scams targeting our communities. The Attorney General’s Office recently launched a new, updated website. There, you can find information on scams, including the top scams reported each month.For the month of March,[Read More…]
Father of 14-month-old Who Died from Fentanyl Overdose Violates Probation
An overdose case dating that began in 2023 involving a 14-month-old has taken a new turn after a violation that brought the father back before a judge in Brooke County Court.A West Virginia father connected to that case is now headed to prison after violating the terms of his home[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower According to the Farmer’s Almanac the threat of frost for our West Virginia region will no longer exist after May 2. Those of you who put a few plants in the ground I am sure already know this and have your finger on the pulse of[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
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…]