It’s that time of the year again, so West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding consumers to be cautious and to protect personal information when preparing and filing their federal and state income taxes, particularly since some tax preparers offer remote/online assistance.The federal and West Virginia tax filing deadline[Read More…]
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MSOE Releases Dean’s List
Thomas Packer, from Wellsburg, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List with High Honors for the 2023 Winter Quarter. Packer is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science.Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out[Read More…]
GFWC Woman’s Club Meets
GFWC WV Bethany Woman’s Club recently held an inter-club activity meeting with members from the Twentieth Century Club of Follansbee. Norma Schoene, Northern District President also attended the luncheon.Jeanne Tye Sarg of Delaware spoke and showed pictures of park benches, tables and trash receptables which were made from plastic bottle[Read More…]
Free Strength Training Workout for Older Adults
The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be open from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Good Friday, April 9. They will be open normal hours on Saturday, April 8.
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, April 6 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.
Story Hour with the Easter Bunny at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story hour and munch with the Easter Bunny on Wednesday, April 5 at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, munch with the Easter Bunny and lots of fun! The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available.[Read More…]
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE KILLING OF INNOCENTS by Deborah Crombie. On a rainy November evening, trainee doctor Sasha Johnson hurries through the evening crowd in London’s historic Russell Square. Out of the darkness, someone jostles her as they brush past. A moment later, Sasha stumbles,[Read More…]
WVU prepares to downsize as budget deficit looms
School officials expect ‘modest’ tuition increases amid low enrollment projections Trenton Straight, Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Athenauem MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As West Virginia University faces a looming budget deficit, school officials are preparing to operate as a smaller institution in the coming years. Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop said Thursday that[Read More…]
Contractors Association of West Virginia announces 2023 Scholarship Winners
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) Scholarship Foundation distributed $27,500 this year to West Virginia college students pursuing an education and career in construction or engineering. The selection committee chose the recipients based on their academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, financial[Read More…]