The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
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Brooke County Library to Screen Documentary
Brooke County Public Library will host a screening of A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting, courtesy of GoodDocs, followed by a live panel discussion of individuals joining us via zoom, on February 4, 2025 from 12pm-2pm.On October 27, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, murdering[Read More…]
Euchre Tournament
A euchre tournament will be held Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m., at the Follansbee American Legion. Signups will begin at 1 p.m. The cost to buy in will be $10.
Lions to Celebrate Anniversary
The Follansbee Lions Club will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a dinner Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m., at Scaffidi’s Restaurant and Tavern.Present and past club members, along with supporters, are invited to attend the event. The cost will be $25. Reservations should be made by Jan. 30 by calling[Read More…]
WVNCC Secures $1.5 Million U.S. Department of Labor Grant for Workforce Innovation
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has been awarded $1.5 million as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s $65 million Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) Training Grant initiative. WVNCC is one of only 18 institutions nationwide—and the only recipient in West Virginia—to receive this prestigious funding.The grant will fund WVNCC’s[Read More…]
Bethany College Social Work Students Excel in Community-Focused Field Placements
Senior students in Bethany College’s social work program are making a significant impact in local communities through their 500-hour field service placements.These intensive internships are designed to immerse students in real-world environments, offering them the opportunity to work 36 hours a week with various community organizations. Each student develops a[Read More…]
Bring the World to Your Home This Coming Fall
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), a Non-Profit, Public Benefit Organization, is inviting local families to discover the many rewards of hosting a foreign exchange student. ASSE students come from more than 50 countries worldwide: France, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Ukraine, Japan, Australia, to name a few. They are between the[Read More…]
West Virginia Parkways Authority Warns Motorists About Text Scam
The West Virginia Parkways Authority and E-ZPass Group is issuing an alert to all E-ZPass customers about a text messaging scam targeted at customers of tolling agencies across the United States. The scam aims to deceive customers into entering their personal data and financial information to a fake website.Customers receiving[Read More…]
WLU Expands Metro Rate to All Ohio and Pennsylvania Residents
West Liberty University is excited to announce a major expansion of its Metro Rate, now extending to every county in Ohio and Pennsylvania. This groundbreaking initiative reaffirms the university’s dedication to providing students with a high-quality education at a cost that is manageable for families.“West Liberty University is committed to[Read More…]
SRU Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List
Slippery Rock University has announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester. The dean’s list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits.Local students on the Dean’s List[Read More…]