By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Many of us will soon be busy in the kitchen making Christmas cookies and goodies for upcoming parties and events during the month of December. I am sure you have your favorite recipes that you rely on that you have down to a science! Maybe you[Read More…]
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Mills Named to Dean’s List
Domenic Mills, of Follansbee, has been named to the 2024 summer trimester Dean’s List at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida.Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida.
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION AVARICE by Pete Brassett. When a body is found in a remote Scottish glen, DI Munro comes out of retirement to investigate. The Police chief wants everything wrapped up before the upcoming regatta, but[Read More…]
Friends of the Library Offering Santa Letters
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from Santa Claus, are once again sending personalized letters from Santa to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be visiting them soon. parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends may request to[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie It Ends With Us rated PG-13 on Friday, Dec. 13, at 12 p.m.It Ends With Us tells the empowering story of Lily Bloom. Grappling with a painful past, Lily embarks on a new life in Boston and opens her own flower[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Wild Robot rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m. After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “There’s An Elf In Your Book”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Fall Style Show Held
The Woman’s Club of Wheeling held their fall style show Nov. 22 at the Wheeling Country Club. Proceeds from the event went to outreach projects in the community.Pictured above is Helen Moren, Past State President, Bethany; Michelle Beihl, Northern District President, Warwood; Elizabeth McKee, Past President, Wheeling Club; Vicki Jo[Read More…]
Bethany College Esports Player Advances in ECAC Tekken 8 Playoffs
The Bethany College esports club celebrates an exciting milestone as junior Domonic Scruggs advances in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tekken 8 playoffs. Scruggs has quickly established himself as a standout in his first year on the team, impressing both teammates and competitors with his strategic gameplay and determination.Finishing[Read More…]
WLU Students and Faculty Show Dedication to Improving Literacy During WVRA Conference
West Liberty University (WLU) was proud to participate in the West Virginia Reading Association (WVRA) 68th Conference, held November 21-22, 2024 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling.The Conference, with the theme Yes, We Can!, provided learning sessions for teachers and education professionals to examine the varying barriers to literacy throughout the[Read More…]