November marks the beginning of canopy clearing season for the West Virginia Dept. of Transportation (DOT).Canopy clearing is the act of cutting branches and brush that overhang the Mountain State’s roadways, and it’s a vital part of the DOT’s data-driven approach to long term highway maintenance and management.Eliminating shady areas[Read More…]
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Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower How is your day going? I hope it is going well, and things are running smoothly as planned. But seriously how often does this usually happen?? The best laid plans can fall to pieces in a split second.Have you had days where you are trying to[Read More…]
2026 DNR Calendar Submissions Open
Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in the 2026 edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar have until Feb. 19, 2025, to send their artwork to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.Each year, the DNR selects 12 paintings for its award-winning calendar based on overall composition,[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE FINE PRINT by Lauren Asher. Rowan: I’m in the business of creating fairy tales. Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels. Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland. My initial idea of[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at Brooke County Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi Class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
BHS Senior Hosts Pickleball Tournament
Brooke High School senior Payton Adler, hosted a Fourth of July Pickleball Tournament in Wellsburg. She is an honor student at Brooke High and one of her requirements upon graduating with honors is conducting an honors project.Adler is a member of the varsity soccer and tennis teams, where she has[Read More…]
Festival of Wreaths to be Held
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Libraries will be holding its first Festival of Wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Brooke County Public Library in the River Room. Silent bids will be accepted for an assortment of donated wreaths. There will be a minimum[Read More…]
Challenges of Progress
By: Charlotte R . Lane, West Virginia PSC Chairman West Virginia has approximately 500 water and sewer utilities. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia is often asked to examine the operations of these essential systems and to determine whether the public is being provided safe and reliable service.The commission[Read More…]
Statewide Burn Ban Lifted
Gov. Jim Justice has ended the statewide ban on all types of outdoor burning.That announcement comes after the state received significant rainfall over the past several days and at the request of the Division of Forestry.“After some much-needed rainfall, our experts at Forestry have advised me that it’s safe to lift[Read More…]
DoHS Continues to Expand Offerings to Foster Youth
The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood.With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition.“When youth in foster care[Read More…]