The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Wild Robot rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned[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, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “There’s An Elf In Your Book”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Fall Style Show Held
The Woman’s Club of Wheeling held their fall style show Nov. 22 at the Wheeling Country Club. Proceeds from the event went to outreach projects in the community.Pictured above is Helen Moren, Past State President, Bethany; Michelle Beihl, Northern District President, Warwood; Elizabeth McKee, Past President, Wheeling Club; Vicki Jo[Read More…]
Bethany College Esports Player Advances in ECAC Tekken 8 Playoffs
The Bethany College esports club celebrates an exciting milestone as junior Domonic Scruggs advances in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tekken 8 playoffs. Scruggs has quickly established himself as a standout in his first year on the team, impressing both teammates and competitors with his strategic gameplay and determination.Finishing[Read More…]
WLU Students and Faculty Show Dedication to Improving Literacy During WVRA Conference
West Liberty University (WLU) was proud to participate in the West Virginia Reading Association (WVRA) 68th Conference, held November 21-22, 2024 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling.The Conference, with the theme Yes, We Can!, provided learning sessions for teachers and education professionals to examine the varying barriers to literacy throughout the[Read More…]
DOT Clearing Season in Full Swing
November marks the beginning of canopy clearing season for the West Virginia Dept. of Transportation (DOT).Canopy clearing is the act of cutting branches and brush that overhang the Mountain State’s roadways, and it’s a vital part of the DOT’s data-driven approach to long term highway maintenance and management.Eliminating shady areas[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower How is your day going? I hope it is going well, and things are running smoothly as planned. But seriously how often does this usually happen?? The best laid plans can fall to pieces in a split second.Have you had days where you are trying to[Read More…]
2026 DNR Calendar Submissions Open
Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in the 2026 edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar have until Feb. 19, 2025, to send their artwork to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.Each year, the DNR selects 12 paintings for its award-winning calendar based on overall composition,[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE FINE PRINT by Lauren Asher. Rowan: I’m in the business of creating fairy tales. Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels. Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland. My initial idea of[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at Brooke County Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi Class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]