The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley hosted the Building a Better Community breakfast on Monday, November 20th. Jamie Bordas, a long-time United Way supporter, was honored with the Building a Better Community award. Mr. Bordas has supported the United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley and their partner agencies for[Read More…]
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Bethany College Celebrates Professor Collaros’ Last Lecture
It was an evening filled with music, history, and heartfelt memories as Bethany College bid farewell to Professor Pandel Collaros, a revered figure in the world of music education, during his final lecture. Collaros took the stage one last time to deliver an unforgettable performance, leaving the audience in awe[Read More…]
From the PSC
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV Public Service Commission Chairman Good luck this hunting season! Thousands of men, women and children look forward to the fall hunting season, which starts the last Saturday in September.Most eagerly await deer season, which kicks off near Thanksgiving.While you’re out there communing with nature, you[Read More…]
Poetry Out Loud Registration Set
The 2024 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud state competition registration deadline is set for Friday, Dec. 8.All West Virginia public and private high schools and homeschool associations are invited to participate in the free educational program, which is sponsored annually by the West Virginia Dep. of Arts, Culture and History[Read More…]
WV DNR to Feature Wildlife Paintings in 2024 Calendar
Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in the 40th anniversary edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar have until Feb. 14, 2024, to send their artwork to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.Each year, the DNR selects 12 paintings for its award-winning calendar based on[Read More…]
DHHR Offers Assistant with Propane Heating Expenses
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has announced a supplemental payment to assist eligible residents with propane heating expenses for the 2023-24 winter season. Residents who used propane for heating and who received a regular Low Income Energy Assistance Program payment this past winter will receive an[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…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION NOBLE BEGINNINGS by L. T. Ryan. In March of 2002, while the eyes of the world focused on Afghanistan, Jack Noble finds himself on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq. A Marine in[Read More…]
Thomas “Tom” Vargo
THOMAS “TOM” VARGO, 71, of Wellsburg, WV formerly of Cape Coral, FL passed away November 17, 2023, at Trinity West, Steubenville, OH. He was born June 3, 1952, in Wellsburg, WV to the late Edward George Vargo, Sr. and Wilma Estherine Fornari Vargo. He worked Valley Camp Coal Corp. for[Read More…]