The West Virginia Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, serves West Virginia through grants and direct programs in the humanities.The Humanities Council budgets more than $800,000 for grants and programs each year. A variety of grants are offered to nonprofit organizations that support educational[Read More…]
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National Suicide Prevention Month
The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services’ Bureau for Behavioral Health is joining efforts to spotlight the importance of suicide prevention during National Suicide Prevention Month.The month-long observance serves as a critical reminder to raise awareness, share resources, and encourage open conversations about mental health to save lives across West Virginia[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Yesterday we celebrated the 20th anniversary of West Virginia Monarch Butterfly Day, September 12. Let me tell you how this day came about…..There once was a girl named Heather Tokas. She had a brother named Andrew who learned to raise monarchs in his 2nd grade classroom.[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? by Shari Lapena. The teenagers get their kicks telling ghost stories in the old graveyard. The parents trust their kids will arrive home safe from school. Everyone knows everyone. Curtains[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, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie The Watchers rated PG-13 on Friday, Sept. 20.The film follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist, who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are watched and stalked by[Read More…]
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
VanFossen to Perform at County Fair
Country singer Matt VanFossen will entertain at the Brooke County Fair this year.His performance is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.The fair will run from Friday-Sunday, Sept. 13-15, at Brooke Hills Park, Wellsburg.Hours for the fairgrounds will be:Friday, Sept, 13, 4-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and[Read More…]
Bethany College Honored for Leadership in Parkinson’s Disease Advocacy
Bethany College alumnus George Manahan ‘83 has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to the Parkinson’s disease community and his pivotal role in recent legislative advancements. Manahan, head of the Charleston Parkinson’s Support Group, has been a beacon of hope and action since his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease 14 years[Read More…]
DNR Reminds Hunters of Hunter Education Class Requirement
As opening dates for fall hunting seasons approach, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding new hunters who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, that they need to complete a certified hunter education class before they can purchase a hunting license.“The DNR’s hunter education class is[Read More…]