Beaver Local (OH) outgained the Brooke Bruins with 261 yards of offense to just 108 yards in the first half for the visitors enroute to a 35-0 win Friday night.The game was marked by a pair of delays caused two separate lighting storms.Beaver Local scored on four of five offensive[Read More…]
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Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basi Lighttower Welcome September! It is the beginning of fall three weeks into it. We can now start shopping for all our Halloween decorations and Christmas trimmings all in the same month! UGH….. Why do we rush things? We are always looking ahead. Always planning the next thing.This[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION FIRE AND BONES by Kathy Reichs. Always apprehensive about working fire scenes, Tempe is called to Washington, DC, to analyze the victims of a deadly blaze and sees her misgivings justified. The devastated building[Read More…]
Flexibility is Key to a Thriving Retirement
Today’s retirement experience can be unpredictable, and resilience and flexibility are the keys to not just surviving, but thriving.The right strategies and guidance can help retirees and pre-retirees weather the curveballs—and sometimes the cannonballs–of personal and financial life.Two-thirds of retirees report feeling confident in their ability to handle the unexpected,[Read More…]
Sensory Loss Can Bring Increased Risk of Isolation, Depression
According to a study by The University of Chicago, nearly 94 percent of older adults in the United States are living with at least one diminished sense. While many seniors experience hearing or vision loss, senses such as taste, touch and smell can also be affected.Diminished senses are commonly regarded[Read More…]
Bethany College’s Matriculation Ceremony Marks New Chapter for Class of 2028
In a time-honored tradition dating back over a century, Bethany College officially welcomed the Class of 2028 during its Matriculation ceremony, held on Aug. 15, 2024.Students walking through the Oglebay GatesAs part of the ceremony, new students participated in the historic walk through the Oglebay Gates. This symbolic passage, dating[Read More…]
WVDNR Wildlife Calendar Available
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources now has the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and in stores around the state.This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the DNR publishing the calendar, which helps fund Wildlife Resources Section programs.Calendars can be purchased online at WVstateparks.com.“For[Read More…]
Meet the Judges
By: West Virginia PSC Charlotte Lane The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow commissioners.In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants and engineers[Read More…]
BHS Golf Team Announces Players of the Week
Parker McMahon and Elliot McDonald have been named at the Brooke High School “Players of the Week.” Each has performed has led their teams in the past 10 days to significant victories in the young 2024 high school golf season.McMahon, just a sophomore, capped a fine early season performance by[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Hello! How are you today? Thanks for your encouraging responses to last week’s discussion about life and miracles. It gives hope when you share miraculous things. Miraculous experiences are extraordinary and remind us that we do have a higher power that protects us from imminent danger,[Read More…]