Brooke Middle School (BMS) has proudly completed its first-ever golf season, celebrating both impressive accomplishments and cherished memories. At their final competition held at Wheeling Park Golf Course, the team marked the occasion with standout performances, including Evera Halstead taking home a medal. Throughout the season, the team came very[Read More…]
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Woman’s Club Collects Food to be Donated Locally
GFWCWV Bethany Woman’s Club recently participated in the World Day of Service. Members collected 50 pounds of food to be distributed to a local school. There are 30 children who receive food on the weekend.Pictured above is (seated) Judy Pyle and Judy VanHorn and (standing) Helen Moren and Charlotte Chambers.
Bethany College Celebrates a Memorable Homecoming Weekend of Champions
Laughter and nostalgia were the theme of this weekend as Bethany College hosted its Homecoming of Champions. It was a truly unforgettable experience as alumni, students, and friends reunited on campus to commemorate the traditions and camaraderie that define this remarkable community.The festivities kicked off on Friday with the 1933[Read More…]
WVNCC Launches Compressor Mechanic Training
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is excited to launch their new Compressor Mechanic program, offering students hands-on training in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex industrial compressor systems. This program is designed to equip students with specialized skills needed to excel in this high-demand field in various industrial and commercial[Read More…]
4-H Clubs Seek Members
Brooke County West Virginia University Extension Service is inviting children between the ages of 5 and 8 to join its 4-H Cloverbud chapters.The first meeting of the Buffalo Clovers was held Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Brooke Hills Park’s Bald Eagle Shelter.The first meeting of the Clever Clovers will be held[Read More…]
Wellsburg Halloween Party
The City of Wellsburg will hold its community Halloween party Sunday, Oct. 27, from 4-6 p.m., on the Town Square.A free hot dog and treat bag will be distributed to each of the first 100 children in attendance. There will be a drawing to win a bicycle that has been[Read More…]
Cabbage Roll and Pierogi Sale
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is sponsoring a cabbage roll and potato pierogi sale.Orders can be placed through Nov. 18 by calling 304.479.0196. If nobody answers, leave a message and the call will be returned.Orders can be picked up from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or between 5-6 p.m. on Nov. 22. The[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Last week we explored scary sea monsters in honor of Halloween. This week, let’s discuss the real-live monsters on land! We are still in time to do it before Halloween. Now, these land monsters are what we should be most concerned about.How many of you have[Read More…]
Baker Earns President’s Scholarship at Baldwin Wallace University
Olivia Baker of Weirton was among over 660 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall who earned more than $12.6 million in merit scholarships. Baker, a graduate of Weir High School majoring in digital marketing, earned a $21,000 President’s Scholarship based on outstanding academic achievements in[Read More…]
DoHS Reports Significant Reduction in Overdose Fatalities
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) today announced a promising reduction in overdose fatalities across the state, aligning with positive national trends. Recent data comparing the first quarter of 2023 to the same period in 2024 reveals a provisional 28% decrease in[Read More…]