The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) swept all three categories in the national Asphalt Pavement Alliance’s 2023 Perpetual Pavement Awards. The awards were announced at the Asphalt Pavement Association of West Virginia’s annual Fall Meeting held Thursday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 13, in Glade Springs.“We have been using[Read More…]
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WLU Honors Alumni and Donors as Part of 2024 Homecoming Weekend
The WLU Foundation Impact of Philanthropy Awards were presented to a select group of donors who have given a generous amount of $25,000 or more during fiscal year 2024 to advance priority projects for WLU.Left to right, with WLU President Dr. Tim Borchers (far left) and WLU Foundation Executive Director[Read More…]
Students Invited to Participate in Christmas Ornament Competition
First Lady Cathy Justice is inviting all West Virginia students to participate in the 20th annual First Lady Student Ornament Competition.All kindergarten through 12th grade students who are public or private schools or home-schooled are invited to create a “Santa” themed ornament for the tree, which will be on display[Read More…]
Hunters Helping the Hungry Program
With fall hunting underway, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to donate to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program, which helps feed individuals and families in need across the state during the holiday season.Since its inception in 1992, the program has processed more than 1.1 million pounds of[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower What will you do to boost your immune system this “flu season”? Are you focused on working with your body’s own ability to heal and handle attacks on it? If so, let’s talk!There are many ways to naturally and non-chemically boost your immune system. Several plants[Read More…]
State Christmas Ornament Contest
Artists of all disciplines are invited to create and submit hand-crafted wreath-themed ornaments to be displayed on a Christmas tree at the West Virginia Culture Center this December.This holiday season will be the 13th season of the First Lady Artistree initiative.“We are thrilled to invite West Virginians of all ages[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A MURDER MOST FRENCH by Colleen Cambridge. “The graceful domes of Sacré Coeur, the imposing cathedral of Notre Dame, the breathtaking Tour Eiffel . . . Paris is overflowing with stunning architecture. Yet for[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
Mah Jongg Friday’s at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library for Mah Jongg Fridays!Do you love to play Mah Jongg? Are you looking for a group to play with? Drop by the library and join the fun! We will play every Friday from 1-3:30 p.m. There will be no Mah Jongg on[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Twisters rated PG-13 on Friday, Nov. 8, at 12 p.m.Twisters brings back the blockbuster disaster epic with a whirlwind of heart-stopping action and exhilarating thrills. Ever since a devastating tornado encounter, Kate gave up chasing storms across the Oklahoma prairie to[Read More…]