West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia physical therapists, committed to learning the most advanced methods about treating back pain and other physical ailments, will welcome a leading training expert to the upcoming annual conference of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-WV). APTA-WV[Read More…]
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Opinion: Building toward our highest potential
By Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president, West Virginia University Last month kicked off the first day of classes and the beginning of West Virginia University’s fall semester. The start of a school year always represents potential. There is a sense of excitement in the air. Optimism is contagious. There are[Read More…]
Bethany College’s Matriculation Ceremony Marks New Chapter for Class of 2028
In a time-honored tradition dating back over a century, Bethany College officially welcomed the Class of 2028 during its Matriculation ceremony, held on Aug. 15, 2024.Students walking through the Oglebay GatesAs part of the ceremony, new students participated in the historic walk through the Oglebay Gates. This symbolic passage, dating[Read More…]
WVDNR Wildlife Calendar Available
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources now has the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and in stores around the state.This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the DNR publishing the calendar, which helps fund Wildlife Resources Section programs.Calendars can be purchased online at WVstateparks.com.“For[Read More…]
Meet the Judges
By: West Virginia PSC Charlotte Lane The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow commissioners.In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants and engineers[Read More…]
BHS Golf Team Announces Players of the Week
Parker McMahon and Elliot McDonald have been named at the Brooke High School “Players of the Week.” Each has performed has led their teams in the past 10 days to significant victories in the young 2024 high school golf season.McMahon, just a sophomore, capped a fine early season performance by[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Hello! How are you today? Thanks for your encouraging responses to last week’s discussion about life and miracles. It gives hope when you share miraculous things. Miraculous experiences are extraordinary and remind us that we do have a higher power that protects us from imminent danger,[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION OUR LITTLE SECRET by Lisa Jackson. Brooke Harmon is ready to end her brief affair. Gideon Ross is charming and sexy, but he’s not worth throwing away everything she holds dear. So[Read More…]
Fine Free Month in Honor of National Library Card Sign Up Month
During the month of September the Brooke County Public Library will celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month and thereby are giving back to its patrons.The libraries want the patrons of our communities to have equal access to information. They know and understand that the patrons of our community use[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.Fine Fr