ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Brooke County Schools is currently obtaining bids for the 2025-2026 school year for Bread and Bakery items. Bids will be accepted no later than August 8th 2025. Bid packets are available by calling Kellie Smith at 304-527-2100 or email [email protected] Board of Education reserves the right to[Read More…]
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Franklin Cemetery Association Lot Owner’s Meeting Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE The Annual Lot Owner’s Meeting of the Franklin Cemetery Association will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday, July 28, 2025 in the Cemetery Chapel. Any person who owns a lot or niche at the cemetery is welcome to attend the meeting. BCR 07/18 – 07/25/25
American Legion Post 34 Baseball Team Wins Cup
On Friday June 27, Post 34 Wellsburg American Legion Baseball Team won the Commander’s Cup against the Brilliant American Legion Post 573. The trophy was presented to our Commander, Edgile Covey, by Coach Micah Knisley and the team. Post 34 congratulates these young men on the three great games they[Read More…]
A Gift That Lives On
Peter ’61 and Lynne (Rollins) ’61 Morgan have thoughtfully included Bethany College in their estate plans, a meaningful gesture that reflects their lifelong connection to the College. In April of 2025, Peter visited with Major Gifts Officer Deno Emili ‘78 about their gift.Deno: Peter, first, I wanted to thank you[Read More…]
Purple Alert System Launched
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced the launch of the state’s new Purple Alert system through the West Virginia Dept. of Homeland Security.“Purple Alerts empower local law enforcement to respond quickly when individuals with cognitive impairments go missing,” said Morrisey. “This new alert system will strengthen community safety through clear coordination and[Read More…]
Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Recognized
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program is joining the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in observing Vehicle Theft Prevention Month during July by calling attention to vehicle theft as a nationwide issue and urging vehicle owners to take preventive steps to keep their vehicles[Read More…]
GHSP High-Visibility Speeding Enforcement
Focused on eliminating driving behaviors that contribute to traffic-related fatalities on our nation’s roads, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in conjunction with the U.S. Dep. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is calling on drivers to recognize speeding as an aggressive driving behavior that endangers all[Read More…]
King of Clubs Returns to BHP
King of Clubs will return to Brooke Hills Park Tuesday, July 29 and every Tuesday until the King of Clubs is picked.The game “King of Clubs” is a game of chance where a successful player wins a portion of the money held in the jackpot.Doors open at 6 p.m. and[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Every now and then when I order essential oils, I like to try different ones. Recently, I was drawn to one called “spruce”. I was thinking that it would be nice to have the scent of spruce on a sachet or to use in a diffuser[Read More…]
Vehicular Heatstroke Reminder
Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14 and younger in the United States.The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program and the U. S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urge parents and caregivers to learn about and share critical information about[Read More…]