Library to offer Storytime

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library will hold an evening Explore and Learn Storytime at 5 p.m. Sept. 4. Children will enjoy a story and hands-on activities. Limited spacing is available. To register, call (304) 737-1551 or visit brookecountylibs.org/events.

Richmond council reschedules

RICHMOND — Council members in the village of Richmond will hold their next meeting on Sept. 8. The meeting scheduled for Monday has been moved in observance of Labor Day.

Brooke County talks library cards

WELLSBURG — Officials with the Brooke County Library and Follansbee Library branch announced that studies show children who are read to and who utilize the library, perform better in school.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Brooke County Library and Follansbee Branch join with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide, ensuring every student has the most important school supply of all — a free library card. This year’s theme is One Card, Endless Possibilities. The reminder says how libraries are for everyone — no matter their age, background or goals. Whether you’re diving into a new hobby, searching for your next great read, brushing up on tech skills or helping your child succeed in school, it all begins with a library card,” officials commented.

Resources at the Brooke County Library and Follansbee Branch are available to anyone who has a library card. A library card unlocks a world of adventure, giving everyone access to books, e-books and other digital content, computers, music, movies and more.

“Our library provides access and programs for students of all ages,” officials added. “There’s really something for everyone and it’s all free with a library card.” For information on how to sign up for a library card, visit either library in-person or go online to brookecountylibs.org.

Play at the library

WELLSBURG — The Brooke County Public Library offers a chance for children to enjoy using the Childrens’ Room to play, build, socialize and learn together anytime between 10:30 a.m. and noon every Saturday morning.

A variety of exciting toys and games are available to help develop hand-eye coordination and STEM concepts. Parents and guardians must provide direct supervision. The play time is recommended for those between the ages of birth and 6, although all ages are welcome. Volunteers will take down and put away the toys. No registration is required. Children will have fun, make friends and grow in their social skills, while parents who feel stuck at home can be part of a community activity and be among peers. For information, call (304) 737-1551.

JCRTA to hold meeting

WINTERSVILLE — The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 in the fellowship hall of the Wintersville Methodist Church, located at Main Street and Fernwood Road.

Lunch reservations can be made by contacting Gina Judy. Guest speakers will be Robin Rayfield, executive director of ORTA, and Tamla Cole, STRS representative. Rayfield will provide updates, while Cole will explain health insurance changes for 2026.

JCRTA’s community service projects are the Trinity Emergency Assistance Relief fund and the Cancer Dietary Initiative through Trinity Health System.

The TEAR fund provides emergency financial assistance for local cancer patients’ emergency needs, including gas cards, transportation, utilities, equipment and medication. The Cancer Dietary Initiative is a food pantry to patients of the Tony Teramana Cancer Center. Members are asked to bring in their goods or make a monetary donation toward the service projects. Any active or retired teacher is welcome to join the association at any time, according to officials.

Museum to recognize veterans

WEIRTON — The Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center will host a Vietnam veterans’ event at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 at the museum, located at 3149 Main St.

A Vietnam War commemoration will be presented to living American veterans or the family members of those who served on active duty in the armed forces at any time between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, regardless of their location. These individuals are eligible to receive a lapel pin, according to museum officials. This will be a free event. Light refreshments will be served.

Dueling Pianos fundraiser set

MINGO JUNCTION — The Hilltop Montessori School, located in the LaBelle area of Steubenville, will hold a Dueling Pianos fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Mingo Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 117 Legion Drive in Mingo Junction.

Organizers stated the purpose of the event is to raise money for the school, providing transformative education to children in Steubenville, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. The fundraiser will feature the Pittsburgh-based musical duo, along with dinner, a cookie table, cash bar and live music. According to organizers, this type of fundraiser was held last autumn, and met with positive feedback from those attending. The evening will include a night of music, laughter and non-stop entertainment, according to officials. Karl Bailey will bring a high-energy, interactive piano show that offers the audience the chance to request what is played. Performers then battle it out to see who performs the song better. Tickets are on sale at the cost of $45 per person or $85 for two. A sponsorship table that seats eight can be purchased for $340. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, visit go.rallyup.com/98f24e/Campaign/Details.