West Liberty University’s Aspire U employee leadership and development program wrapped up its inaugural year by hosting the Community, Art, and Music Festival on the West Liberty University campus. The festival was the culminating experience for the leadership program participants and was a fundraiser for the West Liberty Lions Club[Read More…]
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WV Department of Education and Partners Support 400 Summer Feeding Sites for Children
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is once again working with local partners to support child nutrition this summer. Through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the WVDE administers the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) feeding sites. This gives access to nutritious meals to those 18[Read More…]
Wellsburg Man Charged with First-Degree Murder
Michael A. Groch, 39, of Wellsburg has been identified as a suspect after a shooting in Brooke County last Friday.“The suspect is Michael A, Groch, 39, from Wellsburg and then the victim was 58-year-old Kerry Casto from Mingo Junction, Ohio,” said Brooke County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Douglas Mills.Groch was[Read More…]
Hancock County Woman Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Jennifer Ann Miller, 38, of Colliers, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine.According to court documents and statements made in court, Miller, also known as “Jennifer Reagan” and “Jenn,” sold methamphetamine on several occasions in 2022. On July 12, 2022, during a traffic[Read More…]
Bethany College, WLU Dual Enrollment Education Program
Bethany College and West Liberty University have announced that the Dual Enrollment Program in teacher education has been officially approved and is now accepting applications for Fall 2025.This collaborative program provides a seamless academic pathway for qualified Bethany College students interested in pursuing a career in elementary education. Upon successful[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower If you are Japanese, you might have heard of this form of art called “Dorodango Balls”. The first part of the word “doro” means mud. And the “dango” means a type of dumpling very concentratedly pressed rice flour. The name in itself is very fascinating and[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WHO WILL REMEMBER by C. S. Harris. “August 1816. England is in the grip of what will become known as the Year Without a Summer. Facing the twin crises of a harvest-destroying volcanic winter[Read More…]
“Color Our World” 2025 Summer Reading Program
Brooke County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World”. This summer, we invite readers of all ages to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. Our program is designed[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Storybook Yoga at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding Storybook Yoga for children and caregivers on Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m., in the River Room with Taylor Provenzano from Soulshine Yoga. Read, move and breathe. A yoga class and storytime rolled into one. Bring a mat or towel and join us[Read More…]