Clara, a female Golden Retriever, was placed at Brooke Middle School last week as one of the newest therapy dogs through the Friends With Paws program.The therapy dogs were announced during assemblies celebrating their arrival. “I have no doubt that Clara will be a tremendous addition to Brooke Middle school,” First[Read More…]
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Holmes and Watson Return to March’s Cloak and Dagger On the Air
This Saturday, March 9, the internationally known detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson return to Cloak and Dagger On the Air with brand-new adaptations of two fan-favorite stories: “The Adventure of the Cardboard Box” and “The Adventures of the Yellow Face” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.Beginning at 3:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Veterans and Families Encouraged to Work Election Polls
By: West Virginia Press AssociationSenate Majority Whip Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, has announced a partnership with the non-profit organization Vet the Vote to encourage West Virginia’s veterans and their families to volunteer as poll workers in this year’s elections.West Virginia will need more than 8,400 volunteer poll workers to carry out[Read More…]
Hope Scholarship Applications Now Available Online
Applications for new students to apply for the Hope Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year, which begins this fall, are now available online.“We’ve seen tremendous interest and participation in the Hope Scholarship over the past school year, and we’re excited to start the application process for new students for the[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Thank you all for the encouraging feedback I have received about my writings. I am so glad you are enjoying the show. It is good to uplift each other and learn from each other. I particularly like to pass along useful and helpful information that I[Read More…]
Spring Fire Season Begins
The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Friday, March, 1 marked the return of burning restrictions.The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m.-7 a.m., according to state law.Fires set during that time must be put out[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Wonka rated PG on Thursday, March 14, at 5 p.m.This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate[Read More…]
Free Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, March 14, at 11 a.m. You will create a cute bunny candy card. All materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, March 13, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “The Hugely-Wugely Spider”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THIS SPELLS DISASTER by Tori Anne Martin. Potion maker and self-proclaimed “messy witch” Morgan Greenwood is sure she was hexed at birth. Not only did she drunkenly offer to fake date the[Read More…]