Staff writer Warren Scott FEDERAL FUNDS ANTICIPATED â The issue of federal pandemic relief funds and the recurring problems of littering and speeding trucks were among matters before the Brooke County Commission on Tuesday. WELLSBURG Federal pandemic relief funds, littering and speeding trucks were among matters before the Brooke County Commission on Tuesday. The commissioners and other area officials are slated to meet later this month with U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and officials with the state auditor’s office to learn about guidelines set for funds issued to local government bodies through the federal American Rescue Plan. Of about $4 billion to be awarded through the state under President Biden’s pandemic relief plan, Brooke County is expected to receive about $4. 25 million, according to Manchin’s office.
wscott@heraldstaroline.com A VARIETY OF BUSINESS â A roof replacement for a county building and efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccine to residents were among matters before the Brooke County Commissioners on Tuesday. Warren Scott WELLSBURG Efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccine to residents and a roof replacement for a county building were among matters before the Brooke County Commission on Tuesday. April Eltringham, community wellness coordinator for the county’s health department, asked everyone for patience as the department awaits vaccine for members of the general public. Eltringham said after establishing a reserve list for residents seeking the vaccine, about 1,700 people signed up in less than 24 hours.