The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film “Despicable Me 4” rated PG on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m.Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Popcorn and water will be[Read More…]
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Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Turkey’s Valentine Surprise”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
WVU Medicine Family Welcomes Weirton Medical Center
Officials from the West Virginia University Health System traveled to the Northern Panhandle Monday to welcome Weirton Medical Center into the WVU Medicine family.WMC became a full member of the system on Jan. 1. WVU Medicine and Weirton Medical Center leadershipraised the WVU Medicine flag on the hospital’s campus.“New Year’s Day marked[Read More…]
AARP WV Community Challenge Grant Program Applications Now Open
AARP West Virginia has invited community organizations and local government across the state to apply for AARP’s 2025 Community Challenge grant program.The grant program, now in its ninth year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great[Read More…]
Budget Planning
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC Chairman I would like to suggest a way today to help you pay utility bills. Planning how to stretch your dollars might not be exciting, but it makes loads of sense.When I plan how I’m going to spend my money, I eliminate as[Read More…]
SMART529 Essay Contest Launches
State Treasurer Larry Pack has launched the statewide SMART529 “When I Grow Up” student and teacher essay contest.“As a parent and a grandparent, I know how important it is to invest in our children because they are the future and our legacy,” Pack said.“That’s why we are here today –[Read More…]
Historic Preservation Development Grant Applications Open
Applications are now being accepted for matching (50-50) historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Department of Arts, Culture and History.Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.Applications must be submitted through[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Last time we talked, we enjoyed a few great ideas for healthy sweet treats. I have collected a few more of them, but I’d like to share a few non-sweet ones with you today. We can switch around our taste buds can’t we?Did you know that[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. Two drifters, flush with cash and looking to buy cattle, arrive in town-one nursing a bullet wound he claims he received[Read More…]
Free Strength Training Workout For Older Adults
The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence-based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves even[Read More…]