PUBLIC NOTICE Brooke County will hold early voting from Wednesday’s-Saturday’s, May 1-May 11, 2024, from 9 a.m.-5 pm., at the Brooke County Courthouse Commission Room.Polling locations for the Primary Election will be as follows: 1st Delegate District – St. Nicholas Orthodox Church – Precinct 24 and 24C 2nd Delegate District:Freedom[Read More…]
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Joint Committee on Insurance and PEIA hears update from The Health Plan
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Insurance and PEIA, on Tuesday, heard a presentation from Jeff Knight, president and CEO of The Health Plan, regarding their coverage options available through PEIA (Public Employees Insurance Agency). “We are a West Virginia-based health insurance[Read More…]
Jail Oversight Committee hears staffing update, presentation on ‘justice reinvestment’
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Monday, heard an update regarding the “Justice Reinvestment Initiative,” from Council of State Governments Justice Center Senior Advisor, Carl Reynolds. “What I’d like to do today is very briefly tell[Read More…]
Lawmakers hear about FAFSA application issues during recent interim meeting
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is doing better than most of the nation when it comes to the number of students filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but there is still a decline. On Sunday, Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, chancellor[Read More…]
History of the Brooke Relays
By: John L. Davis On April 11, 1951, several hundred spectators gathered at Wellsburg High School’s Memorial Stadium (dedicated in 1947) to watch the inaugural edition of the Brooke Relays. The event was the first track meet held in Wellsburg since the 1920s. The cinder track itself had been completed[Read More…]
Electric Consumers to See Lower Electricity Bills
Two decisions by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia will result in lower electricity bills for customers than Monongahela Power Co. and Potomac Edison Co. has requested.The first approved a broad-based compromise that cuts in half a $207 million rate increase proposed by the utilities.Instead of approving a 13[Read More…]
WV DMV Offers Several Convenient Ways to Renew Vehicle Registrations
It’s that time again. It’s time to renew your West Virginia vehicle registration. The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will send you a registration renewal reminder postcard 60 days before your registration expires.You can renew your registration in several ways. Make sure to have your current registration card, proof[Read More…]
GFWCWV Attends State Convention
Helen Moren, President GFWCWV Bethany Woman’s Club recently attended the GFWCWV State Convention held at the Greenbrier Resort. The club received ten first place, nine second place and one third place awards. Also, Honor and Superior Certificates for completing all of the requirements. Helen, is a GFWCWV Past State President.Pictured[Read More…]
2024 Adopt-A-Highway Registrations Accepted
The West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection now accepting registrations for the 2024 Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday, April 27.Co-sponsored by the DEP and the state Division of Highways, the Adopt-A-Highway program is administered by the DEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the[Read More…]
Junior Conservation Camp Lowers Age Requirements
West Virginia’s state Junior Conservation Camp has lowered its age requirements to allow 10-year-olds to register for the five-day, overnight camp at Cedar Lakes near Ripley.Sponsored by the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Youth Environmental Program, this year’s camp is set for June 17-21 and is open to youth[Read More…]