By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Thank you for all the wonderful responses to the last two weeks of inspirational fatherhood stories. I am really glad you liked them and they made you happy. It is nice to know that good things still happen in this world and miracles can happen every[Read More…]
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Purcell Named to OU’s Dean’s List
Ohio University Honors Tutorial College student Zoe Purcell of Weirton has been named to OHIO’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List.The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students who complete a particular semester with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.999 with a minimum of 12 credit hours attempted for letter grades that are used[Read More…]
Vostatek Named to OU’s Spring President’s List
Ohio University College of Arts and Sciences student Frankie Vostatek of Weirton has been named to Ohio University’s Spring 2026 President’s List.At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE SAPPHIRE SEA by Davis Bunn. “When it comes to the bittersweet memories of his late mother, Colin Eames is a relatable boy, recalling her tales of a faraway place called the Sapphire Sea[Read More…]
Lunch and A Play with Brooke Hills Playhouse
Join members of the cast of Brooke Hills Playhouse’s production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” for a reading of the story. Plus, see excerpts from the show, interact with the characters, and ask the actors questions on Thursday, July 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke[Read More…]
“Dinosaur Train” and Fun Activities at the Library
The Brooke County Library in partnership with WV Public Broadcasting will be showing “Dinosaur Train – What’s at the Center of the Earth?” on Wednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m. in the River Room.Join Mr. Conductor and Pteranodon family as they go on a very special underground adventure! Children will[Read More…]
Lunch and Play at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library, pick up a free lunch for children 18 and younger and play in the children’s room while supplies last, from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on July 28.Parents/guardians must provide direct supervision. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. This will be a[Read More…]
Child Abuse/Neglect – Case No. CC-05-2026-JA-13, 14 & 15
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Case No. CC-05-2026-JA-13Case No. CC-05-2026-JA-14Case No. CC-05-2026-JA-15 IN THE INTEREST OF:N.S. 07/2/2018B.S. 06/08/2020A.S. 01/11/2013 Adult Respondents:Brittany StropeMichael Shriver ORDER OF PUBLICATION TO: BRITTANY STROPE, biological mother of N.S., B.S. and A.S.MICHAEL SHRIVER, custodian of N.S., B.S., and A.S. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE[Read More…]
Brooke County Animal Shelter PT Shelter Employee
PUBLIC NOTICE The Brooke County Animal Shelter is hiring a part-time shelter employee. 20 hours per week with a starting pay at $20.00 per hourPlease apply at Animal Shelter, 797 Mac Barnes Dr., Beech Bottom, WV.Brooke County is a EOE. BCR 07/24 – 07/31/26
WVNCC Receives $294,616 Grant to Fund Paramedic Training for Eligible EMT’s
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) has been awarded $294,616 through the U.S. Department of Labor as part of the West Virginia EMS Workforce Education Grant, a statewide $1.8 million initiative funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).The funding will help address critical workforce shortages in emergency medical[Read More…]