Four housing authorities throughout West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle will share just under $3 million in federal funding that was announced last Friday by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV and Joe Manchin, D-WVThe money, distributed through the Senate Appropriations Committee, is part of the more than $17.6 million given out to[Read More…]
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UWUOV Hopes To Hit the Jackpot with “Night At The Casino”
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is excited to announce their upcoming fundraiser, Night at the Casino. This fun event will take place in the showroom at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack on Friday, Feb. 24. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the gourmet buffet and food stations will[Read More…]
Lenten Pierogi Sale Under Way
A frozen uncooked cheese and potato pierogi sale sponsored by St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is under way now through March 31.The cost for a dozen pierogis is $12, and orders can be placed by calling 304.479.0196. Pierogi pickup at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Hall, 604 Colliers Way, across from Weirton[Read More…]
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Set
Spaghetti Dinner will be held Monday, Feb. 27, from 4-6 p.m., at Bethany Memorial Church.Cost is $10, which includes spaghetti, salad, dessert and drink. Carry out will also be available.All proceeds will be sent to the Turkey/Syria Fund.
AG Warns Consumers of Sweepstakes Scam
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns consumers to be on guard when notified of winning a sweepstakes, especially those associated with the name of a legitimate company or government agency.The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division continues to receive reports from West Virginians victimized by these scams. Scammers have been[Read More…]
Meeting for New Hunting Rules Set
North Bend State Park at Cairo will be one of 12 sites for 12 in-person public meetings on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing regulations planned by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.The meeting is set for Monday, March 13, from 6-8 p.m.Hunters, trappers, anglers, landowners and other interested parties[Read More…]
2022-23 Deer Season Hunting Stats
Deer hunters in Brooke County bagged 808 deer during five different seasons during 2022-23.According to preliminary numbers released by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, hunters harvested 118,606 deer during the 2022–23 seasons, which is a 12.7 percent increase over the 2021 harvest and 12.2 percent above the five-year[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s colletion: ADULT FICTION THE HOUSE OF WOLVES by James Patterson and Mike Lupica. The Wolfs, the most powerful family in California, have a new head-thirty-six-year-old former high school teacher Jenny Wolf. That means Jenny now runs[Read More…]
Story Hour Registration at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library now has openings for our Monday story hour class. Story hour is held from 12–1 p.m. on Monday’s at the Follansbee Library and is open for children ages 2 – 5 and a caregiver. Children will enjoy a story, craft, games and a snack. Limited[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, March 2, 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.