The West Liberty University Cheerleading Team announces its upcoming Cheer Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. at the ASRC Basketball Court on the West Liberty University campus.Open to aspiring cheerleaders of all skill levels, the clinic will provide hands-on instruction from the Hilltopper Cheerleading squad. Participants will[Read More…]
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LIEAP Supplemental Payments
The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services Bureau for Family Assistance has announced that eligible recipients of the 2024–25 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will automatically receive a one-time supplemental payment.Recipients will receive payments ranging from $25-$53, depending on the amount of assistance previously provided for heating costs, whether applied[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Bitter and butter are better. However, bitter butter is not better. Let be explain…..There is a reason to eat your salad before your main meal. Did you know that? Many lettuces or lettuce type components have a bitter quality to them. Leaf lettuce, bib lettuce, endive,[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION KISS HER GOODBYE by Lisa Gardner. Recent Afghan refugee and young mother Sabera Ahmadi was last seen exiting her place of work three weeks ago. The local police have yet to open a case,[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 Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it into the[Read More…]
Celebrate National Comic Book Day at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be celebrating National Comic Book Day on Thursday, Sept. 25. Stop in during library hours to pick up a free comic book. All ages are welcome. One Comic Book per patron while supplies last. A variety of comics are available.
Storybook Yoga at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding storybook yoga for child and caregivers on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m., in the River Room with Taylor Provenzano from Soulshine Yoga.Read, move and breathe. A yoga class and storytime rolled into one. Bring a mat or towel and join us for[Read More…]
Good Neighbor Day at the Library
September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day and it’s the perfect time to get to know your neighbors – Just start with Hello!Stop by the Brooke County Library beginning Sept. 22 to pick up your “Good Neighbor Pack” while supplies last.
Mahlon “Buddy” Hayes
MAHLON “BUDDY” HAYES, 74, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, with his daughter by his side. Buddy was born October 11, 1950, in Wellsburg, WV to the late Virgil and Adrian Wilson Hayes. Buddy was a proud U.S. Army veteran, loving father, and devoted grandfather. After[Read More…]
Anna Mae (Stromeyer) Orison
ANNA MAE (STROMEYER) ORISON, 79, of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Carriage Inn, Steubenville under the care of the staff with the assistance of Southern Care Hospice and her daughters by her side. Anna was born on February 5, 1946 in Washington, PA. She[Read More…]