By: Hettie Basil Lighttower If you have enjoyed the recent story of pets and are encouraged to create stories of your own with animals, I thought it would be nice to talk about a few more benefits that pets offer us.Have you heard of pet therapy? There are amazing cats[Read More…]
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Juried Exhibition Entries Accepted
The West Virginia Dept. of Arts, Culture and History is accepting submissions for the fourth installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions.This installation of the exhibit is titled “West Virginia Historic Figures.” Submissions will be accepted until Tuesday, March 25. The exhibit will open Sunday, June 1, at 2[Read More…]
Senior Center Offering Activities
The Brooke County Senior Center, located at 948 Main St., is offering a variety of free activities for senior citizens.Among the activities are drumming through the use of large rubber balls, which is held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.Bingo is held from 12-3 p.m. every[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE RISE AND FALL OF MISS FANNIE’S BISCUITS by Wanda E. Brunstetter. Mysteries have a way of following Fannie Miller, so when she makes it into the finals of the Tuscarawas County Baking Contest[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, March 27, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer. You[Read More…]
WV Author Book Talk at the Library
Join us for an in-person book talk at the Brooke County Public Library with WV Author, W.C. Robertson on Thursday, March 20, at 5 p.m., in the Vincent Room.The author will be discussing his books: Tales of Death and Unearthing. Listen to excerpts from their book while they discuss their[Read More…]
Friends of the Brooke County Public Libary Offering Easter Bunny Letters
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from the Easter Bunny, are once again sending personalized letters from the Easter Bunny to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be hopping down the bunny trail soon. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles,[Read More…]
Bethany College Launches Women’s Flag Football, Expanding Athletic Opportunities
Bethany College Interim Director of Athletics Jen Windmiller is announcing the addition of women’s flag football as a club sport, effective immediately, marking an exciting expansion of athletic opportunities on campus.In a corresponding move, Windmiller is also announcing Mikayla Lopez as the director of women’s flag football. Lopez, who currently[Read More…]
WLU Hosts New Music Pianist James W. Iman March 21
West Liberty University (WLU) is proud to welcome pianist James W. Iman for a free public recital beginning at noon on Friday, March 21 in the Interfaith Chapel located on campus.Iman specializes in music written since the turn of the twentieth century. As a performer, Iman has established himself as[Read More…]
Residents will Need REAL ID to Board an Airplane Starting May
West Virginia residents who want to board an airplane for a domestic flight will soon need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license. If their driver’s license is not REAL ID-compliant, they will need another form of approved identification, such as a passport, to board their flight or enter a secure federal[Read More…]