Bethany News

The 96th annual Convention of the Northern District of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of West Virginia was held at Benedum Commons in Bethany.

Bethany College students will put classroom theory to work as they manage and try to make money on a $1 million endowment.

An Oct. 17 special election will determine the fate of two Brooke County excess levies supporting local fire departments, several Brooke County departments and agencies and improvements to the Brooke County Courthouse.

After organizing a celebration of the discovery of the Grimes Golden apple for more than 30 years, the Wellsburg Applefest Committee is working with other Brooke County groups to preserve the place where it all started.

It is the first full week of classes at Franciscan University of Steubenville, and Joe Loizzo already has been e-mailing assurances to parents concerned about the possibility of swine flu on the local campus.

Thursday marks the official beginning to the Labor Day holiday weekend. Gradually the roads will start getting busier.

The Brooke County Pioneer Trail Association has reimbursed the Brooke County Commission for a portion of the funds it put up for a $300,000 grant awarded for the trail's extension and is continuing to work to raise the remainder.

Back to Schoola a ..ita s almost that time! The kids have just a few more days until school starts.

Back to Schoola a ..ita s almost that time! The kids have just a few more days until school starts.

The Historic Wellsburg and Bethany Scenic Byway Committee met Aug. 6 at the Brooke County Public Library to review progress on the $80,000 federal highway transportation grant received by the Brooke County Commission.

July 15 Carmen Oliverio and Peggy A. Oliverio, husband and wife vs. Herman G. Blumstein; Michael J. Bilas Inc.

The Mountainside Conference Center at Bethany College is the ideal setting for your organization's next meeting, retreat, workshop or special event.

The Mountainside Conference Center at Bethany College is the ideal setting for your organization's next meeting, retreat, workshop or special event.

Aspen Manor is no longer operating as an assisted living facility, but it will continue as a bed and breakfast and budget hotel, said owner Gene Valentine.

WELLSBURG The Brooke County Commission agreed Tuesday to provide the remainder of funds needed for a local match required of a $300,000 grant received for the Brooke County Pioneer Trail.

Bethany College will offer a tuition break for qualified veterans through the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, beginning with the 2009-10 academic year.

After two challenging weeks in the classroom, 179 soon-to-be high school seniors from throughout West Virginia and alumni of The Governor's Honors Academy celebrated that program's 25th Anniversary Saturday at Bethany College.

From free concerts at Wellsburg's Central Park to athletic and talent contests for all ages to the traditional parade and fireworks display, the city celebrated Independence Day in a big way.

The Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 1343 Lewis St., will celebrate the 13th pre-anniversary services for Pastor Rev.

BEECH BOTTOM a ' Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ferry, formerly of Bethany, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June 3. They were united in marriage June 3, 1939, in Wheeling with the Rev.