The Brooke County Review, Wellsburg, WV
Bethany College proudly congratulates Elizabeth Romanek, assistant director of admissions and recruitment events and a current student in Bethany Online’s MBA program, on being crowned Miss West Virginia, a prestigious honor recognizing excellence in leadership, service, scholarship, and personal achievement.Romanek’s selection as Miss West Virginia reflects her dedication to serving[Read More…]
Expansion of various qualifying expenses, including the ability for families to purchase lifetime digital curriculum subscriptions, as well as a Quarterly Funding Policy, an updated Military Member Service Policy, and actions against schools involved with fraud are now in place. “It is vital that we continue to provide flexibility and additional[Read More…]
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to observe National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month this July.State officials are calling attention to the growing nationwide issue of vehicle theft and urging West Virginia vehicle owners to[Read More…]
Julianna Gresko of Weirton was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for Spring Semester 2026.A total of 14,306 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with[Read More…]
Ryan Bodrog of Weirton has earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.Bodrog was among 7,129 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 270th Commencement exercises May 7 – 9, 2026, at McCamish Pavilion (Ph.D. and[Read More…]
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower A couple weeks ago was Father’s Day. I decided not be cliché and write about fathers on Father’s Day. I will say that I have a pretty good father and still enjoy spending time with him. I will also say that my son is doing a[Read More…]
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE LIBRARY OF FATES by Margot Harrison. “The Library of Fates was designed to show you who you are–and who you could become. Its rarest book, The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret:[Read More…]
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie You, Me and Tuscany rated PG-13 on Friday, July 17.When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that may transform her life.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Popcorn[Read More…]
“On your mark, get set, squirm!” Adopt or bring your own worm and enter it in our exciting worm races at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, July 16 at 5p.m. The first worm to cross the finish line is the winner. There will be qualifying heats, semi-finals and[Read More…]
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, July 15 at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
