By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Imagine you are walking along and your leg brushes up against a tall unusual thick grass and you notice a burst of aroma more than normal. So you dig it up with a convenient stick or rock because you see a rounded bulb at the base[Read More…]
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Youth Congressional Art Competition Deadline Extended
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History has extended the deadline to turn in submissions for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art competition to Friday, Feb. 7.The competition is open to high school students only.Exceptions will be made for schools that have seventh through 12th grades on one campus.Artwork[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WHILE THE TOWN SLEPT by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. Tim Colter and his trusted guide, mountain man Jed Reno, are on the trail of a vicious gang of train robbers when[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, Feb. 27, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Light We Carry” by Michele Obama.[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Wicked rated PG on Friday, Feb. 14, at 12 p.m.Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Glinda, a popular[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film “Despicable Me 4” rated PG on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m.Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Popcorn and water will be[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Turkey’s Valentine Surprise”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
WVU Medicine Family Welcomes Weirton Medical Center
Officials from the West Virginia University Health System traveled to the Northern Panhandle Monday to welcome Weirton Medical Center into the WVU Medicine family.WMC became a full member of the system on Jan. 1. WVU Medicine and Weirton Medical Center leadershipraised the WVU Medicine flag on the hospital’s campus.“New Year’s Day marked[Read More…]
AARP WV Community Challenge Grant Program Applications Now Open
AARP West Virginia has invited community organizations and local government across the state to apply for AARP’s 2025 Community Challenge grant program.The grant program, now in its ninth year, is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great[Read More…]
Budget Planning
By: Charlotte R. Lane, West Virginia PSC Chairman I would like to suggest a way today to help you pay utility bills. Planning how to stretch your dollars might not be exciting, but it makes loads of sense.When I plan how I’m going to spend my money, I eliminate as[Read More…]