The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced that traditional hunter education classes are available starting Feb. 15.The two-day, 10-hour class is free, offered at various locations around the state and covers topics such as gun safety, wildlife management, ethics, survival, first aid and game identification.New hunters born on[Read More…]
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Some Ideal Temperatures
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman We’re now into the winter season, and I would like to offer you a few suggestions to encourage you to think of ways to lower your utility bills. The major one involves replacing the furnace filters in your home.The U.S. Dept. of Energy[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Now that we have gotten a little more acquainted with our friends the onions, what else can we explore about them? One thing I am curious about now, is how many species of onions there are in the United States. Supposedly there are twenty-three! That is[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION LAWBREAKER by Diana Palmer. Tony Garza has been Odalie Everett’s nemesis since the day they met. Once a New Jersey crime boss, Tony now owns an art gallery in New York, where he spends[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Here rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 21.Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human experiencesBring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Popcorn and[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, Feb. 20 for staff development and training.
Bethany College Representatives Attend 2024 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum
Three members of the Bethany College athletics community attended the 2024 NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum, returning with transformative experiences.Three Bethany College representatives at NCAA ForumSenior men’s soccer player Santiago Bruni and senior track & field athlete Alexis Mahaffey, along with Interim Director of Athletics Jen Windmiller, attended the forum in[Read More…]
State Treasurer Larry Peck Continues Dedication to Hope Scholarship
State Treasurer Larry Pack is celebrating West Virginia’s leadership in advancing school choice policies and his office’s continued dedication to the Hope Scholarship.That program that has awarded more than 10,000 scholarships for the 2024-25 school year and is eager to support its expansion in the coming years.“I was a strong[Read More…]
WVDE to Hold Summer Food Service Program
The West Virginia Dept. of Education is seeking to partner with organizations across the state to participate in the Summer Food Service Program to help feed children and provide supervised activities this year. As schools break for the summer, these community programs provide West Virginia children with the proper nutrition[Read More…]
Learning Centers Grant Competition ROP’s Being Accepted
The West Virginia Dept. of Education will release its request for proposals for the 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant competition in early February.Community organizations and agencies can apply for funds to support engaging and academic after-school programs and activities.Grant funding supports tutoring, homework assistance and a[Read More…]