Region Briefs

Aug 31, 2023

FBI Teen Academy

Applications Available

The FBI Pittsburgh Field Office is now accepting applications for the 2023 Teen Academy.High school juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in Western Pennsylvania or West Virginia are welcome to apply at any of the academy’s four locations and dates.

The Teen Academy offers insight into a number of topics and specialties including the importance of making good choices when using online communication platforms, what violations of federal law the FBI investigates, what is required of all FBI applicants and the FBI’s domestic and international roles. Students will also enjoy numerous hands-on experiences involving specialized areas of the FBI, such as the Evidence Response Team, role playing scenarios and an introduction to the FBI SWAT team.

Application packages are currently available at https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/pittsburgh/community-outreach. More information about the program can be found at https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/fbi-pittsburgh-introduces-teen-academy-03012022.mp4/view.

Any student in their junior or senior year with an interest in the FBI is encouraged to apply. All students will be evaluated based on their written essay and application (GPA, school activities and community involvement) to determine which students will be offered a seat in the class. None of the above elements will be the sole basis of evaluation of an application and the application process should be taken seriously by all applicants. The program is not exclusive to students only interested in criminal justice. Space is limited and acceptance is not guaranteed.

WPD Investigating

Vehicle Break-Ins

The Wheeling Police Department is investigating multiple vehicles that were entered Tuesday night around the Knox Lane area. Anyone with information or security camera images showing suspicious activity are asked to contact the Wheeling Police Department at 304-234-3664 or visit https://www.wheelingwv.gov/departments/police to complete an online crime report.

Residents are reminded to keep all valuables out of sight and vehicles locked.

Special Play Offered

At Brooke Library

WELLSBURG — Parents and guardians of children age 6 and under are invited to bring their children to the Brooke County Public Library between 10:30 a.m. and noon each Saturday so they may use toys and games designed to promote hand-eye coordination and a basic understanding of science, engineering, art and math concepts.

Parents are encouraged to assist the children with the toys, which are set up and taken down by a volunteer.

No registration is required. Information is available by calling (304) 737-1551.

Cornhole Tournament Set

FOLLANSBEE — The Follansbee American Legion Post will hold a cornhole tournament Sept. 16 at the Follansbee Community House. Registration for the double elimination event is $25 per team, with no more than two pro-members permitted on one team.

For information, call (304) 527-9823 or e-mail [email protected]. There will be cash prizes and food for sale. Doors will open at 10 a.m., with play to begin at noon.

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