The Brooke County Review, Wellsburg, WV
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission has solved one of the age-old dilemmas facing newcomers in applying for jobs.You have a degree, but how do you get a job without experience?I’m glad you asked.The Public Service Commission wants you, and we are happy to provide[Read More…]
Weirton attorney Michael Simon was one of five people named to the West Virginia Natural Resources Commission this week.Simons has had a diverse law practice and previously served on the Brooke County Board of Education.He will serve as an at-large representative, bringing a broad statewide perspective and a strong appreciation[Read More…]
A Chicago, IL, man has been sentenced for operating a drug distribution organization that transported fentanyl from Chicago, to Weirton, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey.Gerald Henry, also known as “Unc,” “G,” and “G-ball,” 41, was sentenced to 480 months in federal prison for the possession and distribution of 400[Read More…]
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the return of Gold Rush stockings at 69 lakes and streams around the state starting March 30.“As we celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Gold Rush, we look forward to seeing all of the ways this exciting event helps recruit the[Read More…]
Wellsburg United Methodist Church, located at the corner of 11th and Charles Streets will hold a Easter VBS Friday, March 27, from 5-8 p.m., at the church.The event is open to children 4-years-old through sixth grade. During the event, children will be taught Jesus’ journey from Palm Sunday to Easter[Read More…]
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Last week we touched on words like photo, photon, biophoton and even photosynthesis. It is evident that all these words have the word photo in common with each other. Let’s look at the word photo, what it means and why it has anything to do with[Read More…]
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION IMMUNITY INDEX by Sue Burke. In a US facing growing food shortages, stark inequality, and a growing fascist government, three perfectly normal young women are about to find out that they share a great[Read More…]
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Song Sung Blue rated PG-13 on Friday, March 13, at 12 p.m.Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with[Read More…]
The Friends of the Brooke County Public Library, with help from the Easter Bunny, are once again sending personalized letters from the Easter Bunny to all children in the area. He would like to let them know he will be hopping down the bunny trail soon. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles,[Read More…]
The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Sunday, March 1, marked the return of burning restrictions.The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine outdoor burning to 5 p.m.-7 a.m., according to West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5.Fires set during that time must be put out before[Read More…]
