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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

Wellsburg United Methodist Church, located at the corner of 11th and Charles Streets will hold a free Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.The menu will consist of scrambles eggs, sausage and pancakes.Dine in and carryout orders will be available. To preorder, call 304.737.0488 no later[Read More…]

Elks Fish Fry

The Wellsburg Elks Lodge, located at 834 Charles St. will hold a fish fry Wednesday, Feb. 18 and every Friday during the lent season from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Eat in and take out will be available, along with delivery.

Weirton Restaurant Week Returns

After a successful debut in 2025, Weirton Restaurant Week returns for its second year, taking place March 1-7, 2026. Hosted by the Top of WV Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce, the weeklong promotion once again invites residents and visitors to dine local, explore new[Read More…]

2026 Vacation Guide Unveiled

West Virginia tourism officials have unveiled the state’s official travel magazine, the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide.Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby, legislators and state tourism partners participated.“The quality and usefulness of this guide is astounding,” said Morrisey. “From rich history and world-class outdoor recreation to small businesses and[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I want to continue on a bit about the subject of belly buttons and umbilical cords to take yet another leap and discuss what happens to the discard of umbilical cords as well as placenta after childbirth. I have never known anyone outside of the medical[Read More…]

Afternoon Movie at the Library

The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere rated PG-13 on Friday, Feb. 13, at 12 p.m.Chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album when he was a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggling to reconcile the pressures of success[Read More…]

At the Library

The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION TWICE by Mitch Albom. When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one[Read More…]

Brooke County Commission Estate Publication

BROOKE COUNTY COMMISSION NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES The administration of the estates of the following deceased is pending in the Clerk of the County Commission of Brooke County, 201 Courthouse Square, Wellsburg, WV 26070. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal[Read More…]