West Virginia Press Association GERRARDSTOWN, W.Va. — This year marks the 64th anniversary of the Peace Corps and Peace Corps Day is celebrated annually on March 1st. Since its beginning, over 250,00 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 140 countries around the world. Over 722 of those volunteers have been from[Read More…]
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Cloak and Dagger On the Air Season 8 Premieres Saturday
Cloak and Dagger On the Air begins its eighth season this Saturday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m. with Cloak and Dagger On the Air presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Part 2).Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with R.J. Gaudio, Troubadour, performing a set[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Unveils 2025 State Vacation Guide
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has unveiled the 2025 West Virginia Vacation Guide, the state’s official travel magazine.Packed full of stunning imagery and hidden gems, this guide makes the perfect tool for travelers to plan their 2025 getaway to the Mountain State.Travelers can request a free copy of the new guide online to be[Read More…]
State Treasurer to Propose Legislation for Term Limits
State Treasurer Larry Pack plans to propose to the state Legislature a constitutional amendment that would prevent any individual serving in the office of Secretary of State, Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Attorney General for more than three consecutive terms.“Establishing term limits will help ensure politicians serve the[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Are you a dog person or a cat person? Or maybe you are just an animal lover in general. Or maybe you are more into birds, reptiles or God forbid even spiders. Not I. Pets are very important to most people. A few people in my[Read More…]
Never Ever Give Up
By: Bryan GoldenPersistence is the foundation of success. Although there are many ways to describe success, there is only one definition of failure – giving up. Whatever your meaning of success, you will only achieve it through persistence.“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.Talent will not; nothing[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION AN INSIGNIFICANT CASE by Philip Margolin. “Charlie Webb is a third-rate lawyer who graduated from a third-rate law school and, because he couldn’t get hired by any of the major law firms, he’s opened[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…]
Storybook Yoga at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding storybook Yoga for children and caregivers on Wednesday, Feb., 26, at 5 p.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…]
Jerry Peter Cassandra
JERRY PETER CASSANDRA, 88, of Wellsburg, WV passed away February 17, 2025, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 19, 1936, in Wheeling, WV to the late Orlando and Rena Baccheschi Cassandra. He was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He retired[Read More…]