The West Virginia Poison Center (WVPC) joins with poison centers and poison prevention partners across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week March 19 through 25, 2023. Since 1962, the President of the United States has proclaimed the third week of March as National Poison Prevention Week to raise[Read More…]
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At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Dean Koontz. In retreat from a devastating loss and crushing injustice, Katie lives alone in a fortresslike stone house on Jacob’s Ladder island.[Read More…]
Friends of the Brooke County Public Library
Offering Easter Bunny Letters
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from the Easter Bunny, are once again sending personalized letters from the Easter Bunny to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be hopping down the bunny trail soon. Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles,[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, March 30, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “These Tangled Vines: A Novel” by Julianne[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Easter Sunday, rated PG-13 on Friday, March 17, at 12 p.m..Joe, a Filipino-American, attends a family reunion during Easter Sunday, an important holiday for Filipinos. The gathering sparks age-old family issues, such as the longtime feud between his mom Susan and aunt[Read More…]
Teach and Learn
Looking for a way to make an impact in your community? Join a representative from Necco, a local foster care agency, March 15 anytime between 12-2 p.m. for a one-on-one session for information on how you can become a foster parent. No appointment needed. Light refreshments provided.
Are You Eligible to Claim the IRS Saver’s Credit?
The IRS offers an incentive to lower your tax bill when you save for retirement. Many taxpayers may be eligible to claim the Saver’s Credit, but they may not know that it exists. Also referred to as the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, the Saver’s Credit can reduce federal income taxes[Read More…]
Russell “Russ” Edward Welch
RUSSELL “RUSS” EDWARD WELCH, 73, of Wellsburg, WV passed away March 6, 2023, at home. He was born November 4, 1949, in Follansbee, WV to the late Regis and Myrtle Hileman Welch. Russ was an employee of Cleveland Cliffs with 51 years of service and was proudly involved with the[Read More…]
Nina Belle Blosser Meca
NINA BELLE BLOSSER MECA, 87, of Follansbee, WV passed away March 5, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. She was born October 12, 1935, in Spencer, WV to the late Delvin and Eva Parsons Blosser Sr. Nina retired from the City of Follansbee as the office manager, and was[Read More…]
Charles Richard “Dick” Corbin Jr.
CHARLES RICHARD “DICK” CORBIN JR., 84, of Wellsburg, WV was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born May 26, 1938, in Wheeling, WV to the late Charles R. and Margaret Fry Corbin Sr. Dick to all that knew him was[Read More…]