The 2025 Roadsides in Bloom calendar is now available to order.The free calendar, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Adopt A Highway program, includes 12 pictures of West Virginia wildflowers growing naturally along state roadways. The pictures were chosen from dozens of entries submitted by photographers[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 HOUSE OF CROSS by James Patterson. In Washington, DC, the president-elect is planning her inauguration. The list of Supreme Court candidates is highly confidential–until it becomes evidence in Detective Alex Cross’s toughest investigation. One[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual, to discuss the book “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline.You will[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie The Forge rated PG on Friday, Jan. 17.Isaiah Wright has some growing up to do. A year out of high school with no plans for his future, Isaiah is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a[Read More…]
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 5 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16 for staff development and training.
Empowerment Self Defense Worskshop
Come along and learn practical self-defense techniques and build confidence at the Brooke County Public Library. The Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center, Inc. will be providing Empowerment Self Defense Workshops. Part 1 of the workshop will be help on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5–7 p.m. and part 2[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Don’t walk on egg shells. Wash them! Hopefully you are privy to the importance of and have access to consuming free range local farm eggs. And if so, I hope you treat yourself to buying them from your local persons with chickens. Or better yet…..you maintain[Read More…]
Mountaineer Heritage Season Set to Open
West Virginia’s four-day Mountaineer Heritage Season for deer, bear and turkey is set to open on Jan. 9.Hunters must purchase a 2025 license to participate in this season, which runs through Jan. 12. “Heritage Season is a celebration of our state’s deep-rooted hunting traditions,” said Brett McMillion, Division of Natural Resources[Read More…]
2025 Fishing Regulations Announced
New fishing regulations for 2025 have been announced by Division of Natural Resources.“Reviewing the updated fishing regulations summary each year is an important step for anglers to stay informed about the rules that preserve the quality of our state’s world-class fisheries,” said DNR director Brett McMillion. “As we approach the[Read More…]
Drug Overdose Deaths Drop 36 Percent in First Six Months of 2024
Deaths from drug overdoses dropped 36 percent during the first six months of 2024 when compared to the same months in 2023.The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health and Office of Drug Control Policy today announced continued progress in reducing overdose deaths across the state, alongside the[Read More…]