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Bethany College Reports 31% Year-Over-Year Increase in New Student Enrollment; Announces Graduate Degrees

Bethany College recently announced another strong year of enrollment momentum, with new student enrollment rising 31% over Fall 2024. The College is welcoming 313 new students this fall, representing its largest new student enrollment in 15 years. The growth follows a trend of heightened interest, as MSN recently recognized Bethany[Read More…]

The Executive Secretary’s Office

By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman I can think of few things that pass through the Public Service Commission, coming in or going out, that aren’t touched by the executive secretary’s office.That office handles all of our mail, whether coming in or going out.If a utility files a case[Read More…]

Trunk-or-Treat to be Held

The Brooke County Sportsman’s Club, located at 2540 McAdoo Ridge Road, Wellsburg will hold a trunk-or-treat Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. The event is free and open to children of all ages.

ADBC Museum Sets Special Hours

The ADBC Military Museum, located at the Brooke County Public Library at 945 Main Street, Wellsburg will be open during the Applefest on Saturday, Oct 4., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m..Artifacts from the start of World War II in the Pacific, the Bataan Death March, Hitler’s silverware, the Vietnam collection, weapons,[Read More…]

Box Lunch Sale Canceled

The box lunch planned by the Wellsburg Christian Church set for Sunday, Sept. 14 has been canceled due to lack of interest.The church will be set up during the Applefest selling bags of caramel popcorn for $5 on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

WVU-P Dean’s List Released

Ceairra Curran of Weirton was named to the dean’s list at West Virginia University at Parkersburg for the summer semester.To achieve that honor, students must earn 3.5-3.99 averages for 12 or more hours of credit.

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Do you have an imagination? What about when you were in grade school? Or in preschool age….or kindergarten? What did/do you experience with imagination? If you answered “NO” to any of these first three questions then you need to continue reading. If you answered “YES to[Read More…]