The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has extended the application period for the Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship (GSE) to May 9. Students currently in Grades 9 -12 can apply for this residential, summer program hosted by Marshall University (July 11 – 20, 2025). GSE is an opportunity for students[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 PARTY LINE by Carolyn Brown. “Returning home to Ditto, Texas, is bittersweet for Lila Matthews. Her dear and feisty Aunt Gracie has passed away, leaving Lila her estate. That includes a centuries-old house,[Read More…]
Free Comic Book Day at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be celebrating free comic book day on Saturday, May 3. Stop in during library hours to pick up a free comic book. All ages are welcome. There will be a limit of one comic mook per patron while supplies last. A variety of comics[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, May 1, 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.
Free Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, May 1, at 11 a.m. Participants will create a pressed flower lantern. All materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 4 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 for staff development and training.
Mountaineer Mile Initiative
The West Virginia Dept. of Health, Dept. of Human Services and Dept. of Health Facilities have announced their participation in Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s “Mountaineer Mile” initiative, a statewide campaign aimed at promoting physical activity and healthy living among residents.The initiative encourages all West Virginians to walk one mile each day[Read More…]
DNR Trout Harvest Study
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will conduct a trout harvest rate study during the 2025 spring and fall trout stocking seasons.The study will help biologists better understand how long trout stay in stocked streams, how they move over time, and whether they survive through the summer.As part of[Read More…]
Holmes and Watson Return to Cloak and Dagger On the Air
Cloak and Dagger On the Air continues its eighth season this Saturday, April 19, at 4 p.m. with The Memoirs of Holmes and Watson in “Reigate Squires and Crooked Men.”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[Read More…]
From the PSC
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman With the weather getting warmer, I’m sure many of us are ready to begin spring gardening and home renovation plans. As April kicks off, Safe Digging Month begins.That’s why it’s important to recognize gas pipeline safety and reflect on the critical need for[Read More…]