The Brooke County Review, Wellsburg, WV
Olivia Baker (Weirton/Weir High School) is one of 97 Baldwin Wallace University fall sports student-athletes to earn 2025 Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors.In order to be selected as Academic All-OAC, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing, maintain varsity status and have at least a 3.50[Read More…]
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Thanks for the feedback on last week’s discussion about belly button importance. Continuing forward let’s take a closer look as if being on the magic school bus where we go below the surface and discover the amazing inner workings of those 72,000 nerve endings (the pechoti).[Read More…]
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION CARD, MAN OF JUSTICE by Monty R. Garner. Card Jordan is finally home and eager to start a new chapter with his fiancée after a grueling quest for vengeance. But just as he begins[Read More…]
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library for Mah Jongg Friday’s!Do you love to play Mah Jongg? Are you looking for a group to play with? Drop by the library and join the fun! We will play every Friday from 1-3:30 p.m. Bring a set of tiles if you[Read More…]
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Soul On Fire rated PG on Friday, Jan. 16, at 12 p.m.After a horrific accident that left his body scarred, a young boy strives to live and show everyone what is possible, with the help of his family, his faith and the[Read More…]
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film “Elio” rated PG on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 5 p.m. Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth’s galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project[Read More…]
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “The Trouble With Children (According To Dog)”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit[Read More…]
WILLIAM H. FAIR, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 3, 2026, at WVU Weirton Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1965, in Weirton, to Bernard and Alma Jackson Fair. A graduate of Weir High School, class of 1984, Bill dedicated most of his[Read More…]
PAULETTE KAY WRIGHT of Weirton, WV passed peacefully at her home on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Weirton to James H. and Madge (Lipke) Hans, Paulette’s life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and her passion for healthcare work. She attended the[Read More…]
EVA MAE FORD, 97, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Weston, WV, passed Thursday, January 1, 2026 at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1928 in Weston, WV, daughter of the late Clyde Hull and Lura May Hall Hull. She is also preceded in death by her[Read More…]
