The West Virginia WIC program’s monthly cash value benefits for the purchase of fresh produce will be accepted at authorized farmers markets starting on June 1. “The WIC Farm Market Direct mobile payment system has many benefits for both WIC participants and local farmers,” said Heidi Staats, director of the Office[Read More…]
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Business Owners Reminded of Annual Report Filing Deadline
West Virginia businesses have until June 30 to filed their annual report with the Secretary of State.Businesses that miss the June 30 deadline will be flagged in the state’s database as out of compliance, said Secretary of State Mac Warner.Late filers will be assessed a $50 late fee as required[Read More…]
Two Brooke County Students Regional Winners of Kids Kick Opioids Contest
Eden McKinney and Kaidence Dawson of Brooke Middle School were regional winners in West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s eighth Kids Kick Opioids contest, a competition designed to spur creativity and raise awareness of prescription painkiller abuse.“Drug abuse needlessly claims too many lives, and our hope is the entries from[Read More…]
Mini Grant Applications
The West Virginia Humanities Council is accepting applications for mini grants until June 1.The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, offers grants and direct programs in the humanities.The Humanities Council budgets more $800,000 for grants and programs each year. A variety of grants are offered to nonprofit[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Treasures….. one is silver and the other is gold. I’m talking about friendship! Are you mature enough to remember that old song that is sung in a round? Do you know what it means to sing in a round? Let’s start with that. A round is[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “Arthur the King” rated PG-13 on Friday, June 7 at 12 p.m.Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur.Bring your lunch[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 at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, Thursday, June 13, Friday, June 14, Friday, June 21 and Thursday, June 27.Parents/guardians must provide direct supervision. All ages[Read More…]
Beginner Yoga Class At the Library
The Follansbee Branch of the Brooke County Public Library will be offering a beginner yoga class with Taylor Provenzano from Soulshine Yoga on Tuesday, June 4 and June 11 at 6:30 p.m. Use the back door entrance, as the library will be closed.“Flow with Taylor” Beginner friendly yoga with seated[Read More…]
Summer Reading Program Kicking-Off with Scavenger Hunt
The Brooke County Public Library will be kicking-off its 2024 “Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Reading Program with a scavenger hunt on Monday, June 3, from 12–2:30 p.m. The latest start time for the scavenger hunt is 2 p.m. The hunt is open for ages 2–18.Families will visit businesses[Read More…]
“Adventure Begins at Your Library”2024 Summer Reading Program
Brooke County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” This summer, we invite readers of all ages to embark on a thrilling journey filled with books, activities, and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration.The[Read More…]