By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Hey! Nice to see you! Glad you could make it today. Pull up a chair. Let’s see what we can get into. And thanks to a couple of you who have written in: “I really liked the article about ‘being angry is a choice’. It was[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 MIDNIGHT HARBOR by Davis Bunn. There was a time when classical guitarist Ian Hart was on top of the world. Awards. International acclaim. Adoring fans. And the belief that it was forever. Now, under[Read More…]
Hancock County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Hancock County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation recently celebrated its 25th year by awarding over $100,000 in grants to numerous Tri-State area charitable organizations, including Aim Women’s Center, Brooke Hancock Family Resource Network, Chester Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Chester-Newell Fish Foundation, Communicycle, Community Bread Basket, East Liverpool Beautification Society, Family Care[Read More…]
Hope Scholarship Continuing Participation Confirmations Now Available
State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as chairman of the state’s Hope Scholarship Board, has announced continuing participation confirmations are now available for current Hope Scholarship students wishing to continue their participation in the program during the 2025-26 school year.“This is a great opportunity for educational choice in West Virginia,”[Read More…]
From the PSC
By: WV PSC Chairman Charlotte R. Lane Welcome to the new year.The future looks better for developments in West Virginia, with a change in administration taking place in Washington.Our commission has engaged in several battles over the past year with the Environmental Protection Agency. Those disagreements primarily involved proposed federal[Read More…]
January is Mental Wellness Month
West Virginia’s Bureau for Behavioral Health is joining national efforts to recognize January as Mental Wellness Month by promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being and encouraging West Virginians to seek help when needed.Mental Wellness Month highlights the importance of maintaining good mental health by raising awareness, reducing stigma, and sharing[Read More…]
National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
The West Virginia Dep. of Human Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are recognizing the inaugural National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month.The nationwide effort is designed to raise awareness of evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders and promote resources for individuals and families in need.“January is a[Read More…]
Festival of Nations to be Held
The Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center will hold the 12th-annual Festival of Nations event, Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Weirton Millsop Community Center.Admission is free. The event will feature food, dance and music, organizers stated.For information, visit weirtonmuseum.com.
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower How is everyone today? It is mighty cold in West Virginia. But alas it is winter-time! Do you like fig newtons? Or fig jam? Or figgy pudding? You could do a little jig, eat a little fig but don’t don’t don’t be a little pig! I[Read More…]
Free Radon Test Kits Available
The West Virginia Dep. of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe.Gov. Jim Justice has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month, leading to more awareness and action around the topic of the odorless and invisible radioactive gas. “We like to think that[Read More…]