The seventh annual Wellsburg Christmas Pageant and canned food/book drive was held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m.Thirteen Contestants of all ages participated, collecting over 3,000 canned goods and gently loved books for the local food pantries and local free little libraries. The contestants who collected the most donations were[Read More…]
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Bethany College Raises $3.7k for Charity
Bethany College’s annual Light Up Night celebration was held on Dec. 1 in an effort to bring the community together, spread holiday cheer, and raise funds for a local charity. Donations in support of Bernie’s Kids Foundation of Brooke County reached $3,700 this year.Bernie’s Kids is a charity organization, in[Read More…]
Kiefer Remembered for Unwavering Dedication
Long-time Bethany College friend William “Bill” Kiefer passed away on the night of Dec. 15. Kiefer was one of the most impactful community members to bless Bethany College through his countless years of dedication.Kiefer graduated from Bethany College in 1971 and has been a key member of the College ever[Read More…]
Quinn Minute – Robotic Replies
By: Rix Quinn I wanted to reorder a product last week, so I called the company’s toll-free phone number.A cheerful recorded voice wished me a good morning (it was afternoon), and told me how much she valued my call, my time, my loyalty, and my impressive humanness.She reminded me that[Read More…]
Know Return Policies Before Buying Gifts
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to know store return policies when buying holiday gifts.The advice comes as part of the Attorney General’s Holiday Consumer Protection Week.“It’s always important to ask the sales associate about the store’s return process when buying Christmas gifts,” Attorney General Morrisey said.[Read More…]
“Read Through 52” Reading Program
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch is offering a reading program for all ages! “READ Through 52” A year of reading 52 books in 52 weeks!Make some space in your week to read. By the end of the year, you’ll have more insight, more perspective, and more stories[Read More…]
Dungeons and Dragons Classes Offered
The Brooke County Library will be holding Dungeons and Dragons classes on Tuesdays from 6–9 p.m. Library volunteers, Game Masters Daniel Melching and David Nixon, will be instructing the classes that are open to Middle and High School Students.You will learn how to create characters, battle evil creatures, and save[Read More…]
Brooke County Public Library Blood Drive
During the Season of Giving, consider coming down to the Brooke County Public Library on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and donate blood. You can register at https://www.redcrossblood.org/ for a slot and/or walk-in.
Explore and Learn Story Time at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn story time with Miss Kim on Thursday, Jan. 5, 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.
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The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A CHRISTMAS DELIVERANCE by Anne Perry. Scuff has come a long way from his time as a penniless orphan scraping together a living on the banks of the Thames. Now he’s studying medicine at[Read More…]