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Thanking Our Troops

Those wishing to help support our troops by thanking them can do so by stopping by the Wellsburg Post Office, located at 944 Charles St., Wellsburg and purchasing a stamp, get an envelope, and write a heartfelt message to service members.

Quarter Auction to be Held

A quarter auction to benefit the Brooke County Fair will be held Sunday, April 19, at the Wellsburg Moose Lodge, located at 844 Main St., Wellsburg.Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 1:30 p.m.Admission is $5 and includes one bidding paddle. Extra paddles will be available at[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Most people have grown accustomed to the story about the monarch and how it flies to Mexico for the winter. But what do other butterflies do? Recently you might have heard about the low numbers of monarchs and that they may become extinct. But what is[Read More…]

At the Library

The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE VIPER by Brad Meltzer. Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He’d better be–he’s spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed. So when he’s diagnosed with a terminal disease, he[Read More…]

Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library

The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.

C. Wayne Williams

C. WAYNE WILLIAMS, 93, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. Born on August 25, 1932, in Mannington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late George H. Williams and Loretta F. Moore Williams. In addition to his parents, Wayne[Read More…]