On Sunday, August 17 Post 34 Wellsburg American Legion held its annual picnic for members and their families. Food, drinks, giveaways, and music were provided. The Post would like to give a big thank you to its officers and veterans. Without them, this event would not be possible. The Post[Read More…]
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WVNCC Paves a Pathway to a College Degree for Apprentices
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is proud to announce its participation in the State Tuition Assistance for Necessary Degrees (STAND) Program, an initiative of the West Virginia Community and Technical College System that provides tuition-free opportunities for apprentices in U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs to earn a college[Read More…]
Migratory Game Bird Season Dates, Regulations Set
Season dates and new regulations for the 2025-26 migratory game bird hunting seasons, which will open Sept. 1, have been set by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.“From expanded youth participation to increased bag limits, updates to this year’s Migratory Game Bird Regulations give hunters more flexibility in the[Read More…]
DNR to Conduct Spotlight Surveys
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced that biologists will conduct spotlight surveys across the state in August and September to monitor white-tailed deer populations.The nighttime surveys are a critical part of the agency’s deer management plan and help wildlife managers estimate local deer numbers, track population trends[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Most of us are aware of those pesky critters called the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF). For the last few years the USDA warned us that they are spreading and will soon come to a backyard near you. And indeed they have been a real nuisance and[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE MINISTRY OF TIME by Kaliane Bradley. In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she’ll be working on. A recently[Read More…]
Fine Free Month in Honor of National Library Card Sign Up Month
September the Brooke County Public Libraries will celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month and thereby are giving back to our patrons!The libraries want the patrons of our communities to have equal access to information. We know that the patrons of our community use the library for a multitude of[Read More…]
September is Library Card Sign Up Month
Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Brooke County Library and Follansbee Branch joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Free Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. You will create Fall Window Cling Coasters. All materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.