The Brooke County Review, Wellsburg, WV
What started as a conversation about artificial intelligence quickly became a hands-on experience for students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members to explore the technology for themselves during the 2026 Grimes Lecture Series at Bethany College on Saturday, Sept. 19.Steven Butschi, Google’s director of education, North America, and a member[Read More…]
West Virginia Northern Community College Business Program Director Lyndsie Guzek was one of 75 educators from around the world selected to participate in the Experiential Classroom, an intensive three-day professional development clinic focused on entrepreneurship education, at Florida State University’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship.The clinic, held this past week,[Read More…]
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower This is a little off the beaten path and just a simple tribute to unsung heroes that we find in our everyday lives.Jack Klages. Recently Jack was found dead in his home here in Wellsburg. My life hasn’t been the same since. As a matter of[Read More…]
To help hunters prepare for the fall seasons, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced its 2026 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey, which details the abundance of wild fruits and nuts produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs and forecasts game harvests for the coming year.According to[Read More…]
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines. “Private investigator Sarah Booth Delaney returns to her Mississippi Delta roots, hoping that long drives through cotton fields and the companionship of her dogs will ease her[Read More…]
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “Mr. Dickens and His Carol” by Samantha[Read More…]
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a pumpkin decorating contest on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the River Room. Judging will take place at 12 p.m. by members of the Friends of the Library. Winners will be announced at 12:30.The contest is open to children[Read More…]
Join us for an in-person book talk at the Brooke County Public Library with WV Author Pete Kavadas on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. in the River Room.Listen to excerpts from Pete’s book “Most Unlikely To Succeed” while he discusses his writing journey and provide interesting details you may[Read More…]
Join us at the Follansbee Library for free “Eating Smart. Being Active” classes offered by the WVU Extension Office. This interactive, hands-on class consists of a series of lessons designed to teach participants how to make healthy lifestyle choices and be more physically active. Participants will learn how to cook[Read More…]
LORRAINE J. (BARAZUOL) DURANTE, 95, formerly of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Tapestry Senior Living, Corapolis, PA under the care of the staff with the assistance of Advanced Hospice. Lorraine was born on December 30, 1930 in Detroit, MI. She was the daughter of[Read More…]
