The West Virginia Humanities Council has announced its Feb. 1, 2025, grant deadline for three grant categories: major grants awarded twice a year for projects requesting up to $20,000; fellowships of $3,000 awarded annually for scholarly research projects and mini-grants awarded four times a year for projects requesting $2,000 or[Read More…]
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Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins
West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources muzzleloader deer hunting season will run from Dec. 16–22.The Division of Natural Resources has reminded hunters to purchase an RM or RRM stamp before the season starts if they want a chance to harvest an additional deer during the season. “West Virginia’s muzzleloader season offers[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION FIFTY SHAMES OF EARL GREY by Fanny Merkin. Young, arrogant tycoon Earl Grey seduces the naïve coed Anna Steal with his overpowering good looks and staggering amounts of money, but will she be able[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie White Bird, rated PG-13 on Friday, Dec. 20.The story of Julian’s grandmother, Grandmère. Traveling back to her traumatic childhood, she recounts her time as a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France. Seeking shelter in a small village, she finds a family who takes[Read More…]
Story Hour and Snacks with Santa at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story hour and snacks with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, snack with Santa and lots of fun! Santa will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551[Read More…]
Northern Panhandle Literature Fair Engages K-12 Students in Literary Exploration
More than 150 K-12 students from across the region displayed project boards and gave oral presentations on a book of their choosing at the 2nd Annual Northern Panhandle Regional Literature Fair hosted by West Liberty University.The fair provided an opportunity for students to engage in literary exploration and demonstrate their[Read More…]
GHSP Recognizes Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is working with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recognize Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Dec. 2-6.Fatal traffic crashes involving older drivers ages 65 and older increased by 4.7 percent from 7,515 in 2021 to 7,870 in 2022.In 2022[Read More…]
Morrisey Advises Caution with Holiday Online Shopping
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges consumers to be extra cautious as they shop online during the holiday season.“Online shopping makes it so easy to find the perfect gifts for those we love with just the click of a mouse or the tap of the screen,” Attorney General Morrisey[Read More…]
Students Encouraged to Participate in Governor’s Art Exhibition
All West Virginia students in grades K-12 can participate in the 2025 Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition. Entries are currently being accepted, and the deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, (hand-delivered or mailed and received no later than Jan. 17).Only one entry may be submitted per student.Designed to showcase[Read More…]
2025 Youth Congressional Art Submissions Open
The West Virginia Dept. of Arts, Culture and History is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art through Jan. 31, 2025.The competition is open to high school students only. Exceptions will be made for schools that have 7th through 12th grades on one campus. Artwork submissions can be[Read More…]