Bethany College is pleased to announce that Dr. Kristine A. Culp, dean of the Disciples Divinity House and associate professor of theology at the University of Chicago, will serve as the featured speaker for the College’s annual Founder’s Day convocation scheduled for 11 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2026,[Read More…]
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West Liberty University Cheerleading Team Earns Bid to NCA College Nationals
The West Liberty University Cheerleading Team has earned a bid to compete at the 2026 NCA College National Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, marking a significant achievement for the program.The National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals is one of the most competitive and prestigious events in collegiate cheerleading. The Hilltoppers[Read More…]
More Than $41,000 Allocated to Brooke County’s Fire Protection Fund
The Brooke County Commissioners approved nearly $42,000 on Tuesday for the county’s fire protection fund, aimed at enhancing resources and funding for new equipment for local fire departments.The Brooke County Commissioners approved nearly $42,000 on Tuesday for the county’s fire protection fund, aimed at enhancing resources and funding for new[Read More…]
CPC’s Now Available for Hope Scholarship Students
Continuing Participation Confirmations (CPC’s) are now available for current Hope Scholarship students wishing to continue their participation in the program during the 2026-27 school year.“We have seen a record of number of students utilize the Hope Scholarship Program and are continuing to see numbers increase as the program opens,” said[Read More…]
McCuskey Leads 24-state Coalition Supporting EPA’s Cancellation of Questionable Biden-Era Grants
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of states fighting back against potential Biden-era fraud. Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of their “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund,” a program that had little to no oversight and awarded political allies huge sums[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower A reader wrote in: “Dear Hettie, a couple weeks ago you fascinated us with information about our belly buttons. I recently came across a current big topic of the umbilical cord. I was wondering what you know or have researched about the timing of when to[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE DRAGON WAKES WITH THUNDER by K. X. Song. “The war may be over, but Hai Meilin is still paying a heavy toll. In spite of securing victory for the kingdom of Anlai, she[Read More…]
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Did you know? The first Saturday in February thousands of libraries across the world celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day? If you were ever looking for an excuse to introduce the young people in your life to the library, today is the day. On Saturday, Feb. 7 bring[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities.Limited spaces available call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Paula Diana “Polly” Saver
PAULA DIANA “POLLY” SAVER, 69, of Weirton WV passed away Saturday morning, January 24, 2026 at Trinity Medical Center in Steubenville OH. Born March 27, 1956 in Canton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Margie and Paul McCully. She was preceded in death by her sisters Linda Kelly[Read More…]