WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDivision of HighwaysNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Building 5, Room 843,[Read More…]
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Brooke County Rotary Raises Money for Salvation Army
The Brooke County Rotary Club presented $3,600 that it, Wellsburg United Methodist Church and the owner and staff of Borden Office Equipment raised for the Brooke County Salvation Army. Pictured above for the presentation are Rotarians Dr. John Basil and Mike DiDomenico; Salvation Army Commander Gene Hunt; Jim Rosso, the[Read More…]
Form Energy to Invest $760 Million in Major
Manufacturing Operation in Weirton
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice recently announced that Form Energy will invest $760 million in a major iron-air battery manufacturing operation in Weirton.Massachusetts-based Form Energy is expanding in the northern panhandle in a move state officials say will create 750 jobs.The expansion, on land to be purchased by the state,[Read More…]
United Way Hosts Breakfast
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley hosted their Building a Better Community breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 17. Bill Wagner, a long time United Way volunteer and supporter, was honored with the Building a Better Community award during the breakfast.Wagner served on many committees including allocations, campaign cabinet as[Read More…]
WVDEP Accepting Applications for Teacher of the Year
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the 2023 Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year awards.The deadline to apply is Feb. 14.Winners will be chosen on the elementary, middle and high school levels, with each winner receiving a $500 personal award, plus a $1,000[Read More…]
Morrisey Asks FCC to Put in Place Anti-Robotext Protections
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has recently supported the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to help cut down on unwanted text messages by requiring mobile wireless providers to block texts from invalid, unassigned or unused numbers, and from numbers on a Do Not Originate (DNO) list.“These texts and calls are[Read More…]
Benefit Concert Set for Saturday
A benefit concert for the Weekend Buddies Program of Franklin United Methodist Church will be performed by the 40 Plus Band Saturday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m., at the church located on Washington Pike, Wellsburg. A love offering will be taken. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a night[Read More…]
From the PSC
By: Charlotte R. Lain, WVPSC Chairman ‘Tis the SeasonThe holiday season has come and gone now. Unfortunately, for many that only adds to the burden of trying to make ends meet in this difficult economy.Many of us like to make charitable contributions this time of year to benefit the less[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,Volunteers and members of the Salvation Army of Brooke County Advisory Council began collecting and filling Angel Tree donations in early-December.As the Angel donations were collected and the amount of toys compiled for each child, we were overwhelmed by the generosity of the givers.It is safe to say that[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Winter Wonderland”, a craft, snacks and fun! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.