By: Charlotte Lane, WV PSC Chairman I have written before about how rewarding it can be to work for the State of West Virginia. During my career I have worked beside many professionals who dedicated their careers to serving the citizens of the Mountain State. The satisfaction from this work[Read More…]
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Otter Sighting Survey
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the start of a new citizen science project to identify the distribution of river otters across the state and is asking members of the public to report sightings through an online survey.As part of the survey, participants will be asked to[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION BEFORE I DO by Sophie Cousens. “Head-in-the-stars Audrey is about to marry down-to-earth Josh. Though they are polar opposites, they have a healthy, stable relationship; Josh is just what Audrey needs. But romance[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, July 27, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah.You will[Read More…]
Kids Boat Races at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding boat races for kids on Friday, July 14, at 12 p.m. Kids will create their own boat and race in our regatta! Registration is required. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Storyteller to Share Campfire Tales at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be hosting storyteller Judi Tarowsky on Thursday, July 13, at 6 p.m. Judi will be entertaining us with campfire tales. We will share fun, interactive stories as we gather “All Together Now!” for the 2023 Summer Reading Program.Judi Tarowsky was a newspaper reporter and editor[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Monday, July 10, at 12 p.m., at the Follansbee Library with a kindness theme and Wednesday, July 12, at 11 a.m., in the River Room of the Wellsburg Library with[Read More…]
Kindness Story and Craft at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story and craft time on Tuesday, July 11, at 11 a.m. for kids ages 8 and up. Children will enjoy the story “Creating Kindness” and enjoy making kindness rocks! Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or[Read More…]
George Paul Slanchik
GEORGE PAUL SLANCHIK, 95, passed away on June 30, 2023, at the Weirton Geriatric Center. George was born on March 8, 1928, in Holidays Cove, WV., a son of the late John and Helen (Walkowski) Slanchik. George served in the US Navy during WW II at Leyte Gulf in the[Read More…]
John James Kadlic
JOHN JAMES KADLIC, 91, of Beech Bottom, WV died peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Golden Oaks Personal Care Center. John was born on September 20, 1931, in Benwood, WV, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Dobias) Kadlic. In addition to his parents John is preceded in[Read More…]