ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Brooke, Wellsburg, WV for the following: ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AT JEFFERSON PRIMARY Please submit your proposal to Mr. Donald S. Mitchell, Brooke County Board of Education, Maintenance Foreman, 1201 Pleasant[Read More…]
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Brooke County Commission – LOI for Unexpired County Commissioner Term
PUBLIC NOTICE The Brooke County Commission is accepting letters of interest for the County Commissioner unexpired term of AJ Thomas.The interested party must have been a resident of the Follansbee District and have been of the Republican party for at least one year, per SOS guidelines (WV Code). Letters will[Read More…]
Change of Name Proceeding – Case No. 25-P-57
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Case No. 25-P-57 IN RE:Change of name from John Michael Deemer III to Claire Marie Deemer LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONCHANGE OF NAME PROCEEDING Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of November, 2025, at 12:30 o’clock p.m. or as[Read More…]
WV DOH – Notice to Contractors
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDivision of HighwaysNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Building 5, Room 843,[Read More…]
Almost Heaven Swing Officially Opens to the Public
The Wellsburg Urban Renewal Authority (URA) unveiled a new “Almost Heaven” swing on Monday. The swing is a beautiful wooden swing that overlooks the Ohio River in Wellsburg. The URA led the application and coordinated the installation, with much support from the City of Wellsburg, Brooke County, the Chamber of[Read More…]
National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 19-25
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is teaming up with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to urge drivers to slow down and be aware of school buses in their communities.Although school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, injuries and[Read More…]
Let’s Take A Magical Tour to Find Out What’s Happening at the PSC
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman One thing I admire about younger generations is how engaged they are with electronicsAnd they display no fear of facing new challenges.So, let me invite you on a little magical tour of my own, by way of the Public Service Commission.You may groan[Read More…]
Local Drop-Off Locations Opening Soon for Operation Christmas Child
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 17 – 24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations in West Virginia.Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower “Say your prayers, Rabbit!” Elmer Fudd used to say this as a threat to our ol’ buddy ol’ pal Bugs Bunny. But Bugs Bunny always seemed to be cool as cucumber without a worry in the world. He went about his business or actions as if[Read More…]
GFWC Holds Annual Fall Convention
GFWCWV Northern District 112th Annual Fall Convention was held October 18, at Bethany Memorial Church, with Michelle Beihl, President, Civic League of Warwood presiding. GFWCWV Bethany Woman’s Club hosted the convention with Helen Moren, convention chairman. Others present included Charlotte Chambers and Judy Pyle. Beihl welcomed members to Bethany and[Read More…]