Brooke Hills Playhouse announces its second production of its 52nd season with “Pinocchio,” written by John Morley. This production is made possible in conjunction with Concord Theatricals of New York and will run June 16-18 and 23-25. Municipal Mutual Insurance Company and Reasner Funeral Home are season sponsors.“Pinocchio,” adapted from[Read More…]
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Dr. Jeff Bryson Promoted to Director of Graduate Studies at Bethany College
Bethany College announces the promotion of Dr. Jeff Bryson to the position of director of graduate studies. Dr. Bryson, who has been serving as an assistant professor of criminal justice at Bethany College, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.Bryson holds a Ph.D. in public safety,[Read More…]
Change Inc. Receives CAC Grant
Change Inc. was one of 22 projects to receive a total of $2,118,686 in West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program announced last week. Those funds were given to local non-profit CAC’s throughout the state to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect.The awards are focused on a[Read More…]
WIC Moves to Electronic Platform
The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program administered by the Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services, has replaced its paper coupon booklet system with WIC Farm Market Direct, an electronic platform.As part of the new system, WIC participants will have a QR Code affixed to their eWIC card to allow[Read More…]
2023 Community VBS Set
Several Wellsburg churches are working together once again to offer a Vacation Bible School program. The event will be held from 9–11:30 a.m. daily the week of June 19–23, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsburg on the corner of 9th and Charles Street.VBS is open to children ages four[Read More…]
Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary
David and Carolyn Velegol celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2023. They were married on June 5, 1963 at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Clarksburg, WV. The Reverend John Duda officiated.Carolyn is the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Smrek) Kopson. She was a superb[Read More…]
Students Receive Academic Honors
Forty-four students from Brooke County earned academic honors at West Virginia University during the spring term.The 19 local students and their majors who were named among the 2,783 on the president’s list with perfect 4.0 averages were:Vanessa Alatis of Weirton, aerospace engineering; Andrea Alimario of Weirton, biochemistry; Matthew Amaismeri of[Read More…]
Brooke County Students Receive Degrees
Thirty-three students form Brooke County received degrees at Commencement at West Virginia University May 12-14.Graduates and their majors were:Sabrina Alatis of Weirton, management information systems; Andrea Alimario of Weirton, biochemistry; Alexandra Backel of Weirton, multidisciplinary students; Tess Barnhart of Follansbee, interactive design for media; Tyler Brozstek of Wellsburg, finance; Chrissy[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SIMPLY LIES by David Baldacci. Mickey Gibson, single mother and former detective, leads a hectic life similar to that of many moms: juggling the demands of her two small children with the[Read More…]
Japanese Cooking Workshop at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, June 23, at 12 p.m. for a Japanese Cooking Workshop presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University.Learn how to make “ONIGIRI” A Japanese Rice Ball. Rice balls are an important comfort food that feel like home[Read More…]