The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie “Ordinary Angels” rated PG on Friday, May 10 at 12 p.m.Inspired by the incredible true story of a hairdresser who single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter.Bring your lunch[Read More…]
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Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Wish rated PG on Thursday, May 9 at 5 p.m.A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After making a wish on a starry night, Asha is surprised when Star, a ball of cosmic energy, comes down to[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, May 8 at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “The Fox Who Swiped Mother’s Day”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVSOM Commencement Ceremony is Friday at 2 p.m.
National osteopathic leader Ira Monka will provide keynote speech during West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine graduation LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will welcome Ira P. Monka, D.O., as its keynote speaker during the school’s 47th annual Commencement Ceremony. Monka, who is the American[Read More…]
Want to help your local newspaper and other businesses? Here’s how
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Taking an online survey isn’t a whole lot of fun. They can be boring to fill out and time-consuming. However, West Virginians have the opportunity to take a survey that will not only help local businesses and industry leaders understand the shopping needs[Read More…]
WV Bioscience Summit to highlight Medtech, Biotech Development in Huntington on May 29
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the goal of highlighting the entrepreneurs, researchers, companies, and institutions that are making a positive difference in West Virginia’s life science community, the West Virginia Bioscience Association will host the 12th Annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit on Wednesday, May 29 in Huntington. The event will take place at Marshall[Read More…]
Bethany College Reflects on a Successful Women and Leadership Symposium
Bethany College held its Ninth Annual Women and Leadership Symposium on April 5 and 6, focusing on the theme of teamwork and its pivotal role in professional success and leadership development. The event brought together students, distinguished alumnae, faculty, and staff for two days of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and[Read More…]
Brooke County Residents Can Seek Disaster Assistance
West Virginia landowners in Pleasants and 25 other counties affected by severe storms this month may be eligible to seek disaster assistance through their local conservation districts.Gov. Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for 26 counties affected by severe storms that began April 2 and caused flooding, downed trees,[Read More…]
WV-SEBT Programs Launches to Help Support School-Age Children
A new federal public benefit program will support school-age children residing in low-income households in West Virginia.The West Virginia Summer EBT (WV-SEBT) program will provide short-term grocery benefit assistance to income-eligible households with school-age children during the summer months.The application period opened April 22 and can be accessed at schoolcafe.com[Read More…]
Free Comic Book Day at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4. Stop in during library hours to pick up a free comic book. All ages are welcome. One Comic Book per patron while supplies last. A variety of comics are available