The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is strengthening its engagement with state and local leaders to drive meaningful improvements in the foster care system. Through strategic collaboration with local legislators, foster care professionals, community stakeholders, and judiciary partners, DoHS is working to enhance protections for children and strengthen[Read More…]
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WVDE Announces Funding for School Safety Projects
Brooke County is among the list of grantees included in the The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) school safety project grants awarded to 24 eligible educational entities around the state. The grants are a part of the $1 million appropriation made possible through House Bill 230 passed during the[Read More…]
Breaking the Cycle: Why WV Must Prioritize Local Food and Health
By: Kent A. Leonhardt, West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Facing what our new Governor describes as a “massive deficit” in our state budget, I can’t help but notice that Medicaid and PEIA are among the primary causes. This raises an important question. What could we have done over the past[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Microgreens, sprouts and krauts, oh my! Well, how was your St. Patrick’s Day? Green, I hope! I trust you didn’t forget to wear the green and that you didn’t get pinched! There are always pranksters lurking and just waiting for this one day of the year[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION GRAVE DANGER by James Grippando. Jack Swyteck’s new client fled Iran to Miami with her daughter, and has been accused of kidnapping by her husband. The seasoned attorney must not only plan a winning[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only recipe club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
Book vs. Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Into the Wild Rated R on Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m.Into the Wild is an absorbing fact-based portrait of a college grad who chucks it all to become a back-to-nature wanderer in the early 1990s. Directed by Sean Penn, who[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, March 26, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Rainbow Rob”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Joseph N. Cowher
JOSEPH N. COWHER, 23, of Weirton, WV, passed peacefully at home on Monday, March 17, 2025, after an 11 year battle with brain cancer. He was born January 23, 2002 in Weirton, son of Christopher Cowher, M.D. and Camille Castaldo, M.D. In spite of his many hardships, Joey remained determined[Read More…]
Joseph Jaskiewicz
JOSEPH JASKIEWICZ, 79, passed away in his sleep on the morning of March 16, 2025. He would have celebrated his 80th birthday on March 28. Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Laura (Haber) and the brother of the late Edward Jaskiewicz. As a child he loved all[Read More…]