Gov. Jim Justice signed into law HB 125, an update to the West Virginia Motor Vehicle Property Tax Adjustment Credit.The bill resolves some confusion among taxpayers who choose to pay their property tax bills as soon as they receive them.Now all motor vehicle property taxes due in 2024 but paid in[Read More…]
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GFWC WV Celebrates 50th Annual Summer Conference
GFWC West Virginia held its 50th annual summer conference Aug. 4-5 at Canaan Valley Resort to review the past year and celebrate a new club year.GFWC WV President Cathy Jo Bryant, of Fayetteville, WV and 120 registered club women from across the state enjoyed a variety of workshops and program[Read More…]
Bethany College Appoints New Director of Residence Life
Bethany College has announced Erica Claybrook-Cookman as the new director of residence life. Bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in higher education and student affairs, Claybrook-Cookman is poised to lead our vibrant residence life community with unwavering dedication and passion.Claybrook-Cookman earned her M.S. in education from California State University,[Read More…]
Brooke County Continues to Upgrade Infrastructure
Brooke County Commissioners have elected to approve an in-house budget transfer of ARPA funds, which is federal relief funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic.ARPA funds are to provide funding to state and local governments to give them the opportunity to invest in their communities with projects that will stimulate the[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SWAMP STORY by Dave Barry. Jesse Braddock is trapped in a tiny cabin deep in the Everglades with her infant daughter and her ex-boyfriend, a wannabe reality TV star who turned out[Read More…]
Pamela “Pam” June (Renforth) West
PAMELA “PAM” JUNE (RENFORTH) WEST, 62, of Weirton, WV died peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center. Pam was born on July 19, 1961, in Follansbee, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel E. and Irene V. (DeGarmo) Renforth. In addition to her parents Pam is preceded[Read More…]
Delbert William Rushing, Jr.
DELBERT WILLIAM RUSHING, JR., 69, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Alleghany General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on November 16, 1953, in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Delbert and Bess (Roberts) Rushing, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in[Read More…]
Nelda L. Kins
NELDA L. KINS, 96, of Wellsburg, WV, died on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Brightwood Center, Follansbee, WV under the care of the staff with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Nelda was born on February 2, 1927 in Hundred, WV. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Mattie[Read More…]
Jason Edward Hartley
JASON EDWARD HARTLEY, 45, of Weirton, WV formerly of Akron, OH passed away August 18, 2023, at Trinity West Hospital, Steubenville, OH. He was born October 13, 1977, in Akron, OH. He was preceded in death by is brother David P. Hartley. He is survived by his parents, Lester and[Read More…]
Thomas Clarence Bell
THOMAS CLARENCE BELL, 64, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center. Born on January 8, 1959, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Thomas S. Bell and Rebecca Smedley Bell of Follansbee, WV. In addition to his father, he is preceded in[Read More…]