The Brooke County Review, Wellsburg, WV
Ava Donley, Alexander Dotters and Westin Morton, Brooke County’s three winners of the Golden Horseshoe Award, will be honored by the West Virginia Dept. of Education June 9 at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston.The 95th class of eight-grade winners will be inducted into the Order of the Golden Horseshoe[Read More…]
As part of the national Semiquincentennial celebration, several of the 2026 West Virginia Governor’s Schools will incorporate special America250-themed activities and programming this summer, giving students the opportunity to explore the nation’s history, culture and innovation while preparing for future careers.Approximately 350 students have been accepted into one of the five Governor’s[Read More…]
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Safety is a top priority at the Public Service Commission, and that includes helping West Virginians protect their homes from dangerous natural gas leaks.The commission regulates in-state transmission of gas and hazardous liquids and gas distribution lines.Our team of gas pipeline safety experts[Read More…]
A group of local individuals are joining forces to create tailored and unique retreat experiences, educational programs, and wellness-focused events.Led by metaStone: a healing group, provide opportunities for personal growth, community connection, stress reduction, and education in a welcoming and supportive environment. By bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds, the[Read More…]
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I love it so much when I get requests and feedback from my readers. Several of you have reached out lately and expressed much appreciation for recent information and updates. I am happy to do my best for you. We are in this together. Afterall, we[Read More…]
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has announced that 2024 marked a historic milestone for the Mountain State.Total roadway fatalities for the year fell to 256, the lowest number of traffic-related deaths ever recorded in West Virginia’s history.That record-shattering low represents a continued downward trend since the state’s[Read More…]
Two seniors at Brooke High School were among the 30 career technical education students as recipients named 2026 Albert Yanni Scholarship from among 89 applicants.Kendra Boyd and Aiden Caen Provenzano will each receive a $2,000 scholarship given to high school seniors pursuing professional certification in their chosen field.The Albert Yanni[Read More…]
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION A FOUNDING MOTHER by Stephanie Dray. In the heart of revolutionary Boston, Abigail Adams raises her children amid riots, blockades, and the outbreak of war. While her husband, John Adams, rises from country lawyer[Read More…]
BARBARA ANN PARRISH, 92, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at home. She was born on August 28, 1933, in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late James H. and Anna Louise (Mossgrove) McCullough. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her[Read More…]
DOROTHY “DOTTI” LOMBARDI, 75, passed peacefully from this life after a long period of illness, at Peters Township Post Acute in McMurray, PA, on June 6, 2026. Dotti was born to parents Ross Wayne Biggs, Sr. and Matilda “Tillie” (Cleary) Biggs on September 16, 1950, in Wheeling, WV. She grew[Read More…]
