PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONOF WEST VIRGINIACHARLESTON CASE NO. 24-0289-E-P APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY andWHEELING POWER COMPANY,public utilities. Petition to Update the MRBC RatesCurrently in Effect PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE IN RATES UPON APPLICATION NOTICE is hereby given that Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company (the Companies), public utilities, have, on March[Read More…]
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BHP Announces Prepares for First Production of 53rd Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces its 53rd season with hopes of giving its audiences a delightful and magical theater experience. The Playhouse would like to thank its season sponsors Municipal Mutual Insurance Company, Reasner Funeral Home, and Innovative Lab Services.“The Kitchen Witches,” written by Caroline Smith, opens the season and runs[Read More…]
How to Read MonPower and Potomac Edison Bills
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Today I would like to take a look at Monongahela Power and Potomac Edison’s monthly electric bill and explain it to you.At the top right of the bill is the date the bill was sent. Right under that is the 12-digit account number.In[Read More…]
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) is uniting with agencies across the state and country during Mental Health Awareness Month to emphasize the vital role mental health plays in overall health and well-being.Gov. Jim Justice also proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month.This year’s national theme, “Where to[Read More…]
WV DoHS Commemorates National Foster Care Month
The West Virginia Dep. of Human Services (DoHS) is joining partners across the state and nationwide in commemorating National Foster Care Month by honoring the individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting children and youth in foster care.Gov. Jim Justice also proclaimed May as Foster Care Month in West Virginia.“Not just this month, but[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower “Say your prayers, Rabbit!” Elmer Fudd used to say this as a threat to our ol’ buddy ol’ pal Bugs Bunny. But Bugs Bunny always seemed to be cool as cucumber without a worry in the world. He went about his business or actions as if[Read More…]
GHSP Warns About Dangers of Distracted Driving
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to share this important message: Put the Phone Away or Pay.Distracted driving is dangerous and can have deadly consequences. NHTSA says 3,308 people were killed in the U.S.[Read More…]
Cipoletti Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Alexis Cipoletti of Wellsburg was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Cipoletti was initiated at West Virginia University.Cipoletti is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE FORTY-NINERS by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. In January of 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in California sparked a nationwide frenzy, fueling the dreams of Americans[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, May 30, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “March: Book One” by Andrew Aydin and[Read More…]