The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire rated PG-13 on Tuesday, July 23 at 12 p.m.In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve[Read More…]
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Senator Capito Makes Economic Development Stops in the Northern Panhandle
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, made several stops in the Northern Panhandle on Monday, July 1, which focused on economic development and community revitalization.First, Senator Capito traveled to Wheeling, where she met with representatives from the Regional Economic Development (RED) Partnership group[Read More…]
WV Receives Federal Grant for Implementation of Medicaid, CHIP School-Based Services
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS), in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), has received one of 18 grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through its Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the[Read More…]
WVDH Offers New Portal to Help Access Vaccine Records
The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Bureau for Public Health has launched a new resource for residents in need of their vaccination records. The new system allows patients to review their immunization history and print their own official records at MyIRMobile.“Immunizations are an important part of staying healthy,” said[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Riding on the coattails of AI and futuristic shows is the topic of beings from other planets or even other dimensions. Do you believe it is possible for there to be life on other planets? This is an age old question. I personally have never seen[Read More…]
WV DCR Announces New Pay Rates
The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced an increase in special hiring rates that went into effect July 1.The State Personnel Board (SPB) approved the implementation of a special hiring rate for Correctional Officer 1 through Correctional Officer 7 positions at WV DCR facilities across the[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE FORTY-NINERS by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. In January of 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in California sparked a nationwide frenzy, fueling the dreams of Americans from coast[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, July 25, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Affrilachia: Poems by Frank X Walker” by[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “The Boys In The Boat” rated PG-13 on Friday, July 12, at 12 p.m.The Boys in the Boat is a sports drama based on the #1 New York Times bestselling non-fiction book written by Daniel James Brown. The film is about[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Kung Fu Panda 4 rated PG on Tuesday, July 9, at 12 p.m.After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to…give it a[Read More…]