By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission of West Virginia wants you to know that damaging a fire hydrant anywhere in this state is illegal, as is taking water from a water system without paying for it.Ultimately, when a utility’s service is diverted to an unauthorized[Read More…]
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Bethany College Announces New Bethany Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care and Ministry
Bethany College is launching a new Introduction to Pastoral Care and Ministry course through Bethany Online. The five-week course, which runs from Jan. 12 through Feb. 13, 2026, is designed to strengthen the skills and spiritual formation of pastors, chaplains, and lay leaders while allowing participants to deepen their understanding[Read More…]
Honor Tree to be Displayed at State Capitol
Gov. Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey have invited all West Virginians to take part in the state holiday tradition of submitting photos of loved ones who serve or served in the U. S. Military or as first responders.Those photographs will be featured on the annual Honor Trees displayed[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower So glad you all enjoyed the Tea Talk last week. I received this from one of my readers: “I’ve always considered the art of making and enjoying tea to be a very soothing ritual. The whole experience of it just has a special feeling.…… You’re making[Read More…]
Buck Firearms Season Opens
Governor Patrick Morrisey and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that the Buck firearms deer season opened in West Virginia Monday, Nov. 24.Hunters are encouraged to purchase their hunting license and stamps before the season begins. “Buck firearms season is woven into the fabric of West Virginia,” said Gov. Patrick[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION I DIED FOR BEAUTY by Amanda Flower. Amherst, 1857. The Dickinson family braves one of the worst winters in New England’s history. Trains are snowbound and boats are frozen in the harbor. Emily Dickinson[Read More…]
Play and Connect at the Library
Join us every Saturday anytime between 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. in the Children’s Room at the Brooke County Public Library and play, build, socialize, and learn together with a variety of exciting toys and games to help develop hand-eye coordination and STEAM concepts.Parents/guardians must provide direct supervision.Ages birth to six years[Read More…]
Tai Chi Class Offered at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will now be offering a weekly Tai Chi Class instructed by Mike Turrentine every Monday at 11 a.m. in the River Room of the Brooke County Library.Tai Chi is a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between[Read More…]
Josephine Ann “Nana” Newton
JOSEPHINE ANN “NANA” NEWTON, 96, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Brightwood Center in Follansbee, WV with her family by her side. Born August 13, 1929, in Weirton, WV a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Abbonizio) Battista. In addition to her parents, she[Read More…]
Theresa Ann McCloud
THERESA ANN MCCLOUD, 59, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wheeling, WV. Born July 8, 1966, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Owens) Tredway. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her[Read More…]