The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) reports a significant drop in the number of children awaiting Wraparound services in 2025, reflecting continued progress in strengthening community-based support for families caring for youth with complex needs, allowing children to remain safely in their communities rather than entering more restrictive[Read More…]
Author: Brooke Review
WVNCC Announces Evening Short-Term Welding Classes
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) announces a new series of short-term, evening welding courses offered through its Continuing Education & Workforce Development Department on the Wheeling campus. Designed for working adults and individuals seeking a fast, flexible way to gain in-demand skills, these hands-on classes provide a condensed path[Read More…]
WV GHSP Joins National Passenger Safety Week
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (WV GHSP) is joining with more than 70 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide to observe National Passenger Safety Week, January 19-26, 2026. This critical initiative, led by We Save Lives and The National Road Safety Foundation, empowers passengers to take an active[Read More…]
WV DMV Reminds Residents that “It’s easy to get your Real ID”
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reaching out to West Virginians to offer support in getting a Real ID as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) deadline for additional fee draws near.On February 1, 2026, all airport passengers who do not have a REAL ID or another acceptable ID[Read More…]
WLU Awarded Momentum Initiative Grant
West Liberty University has been awarded a Momentum Initiative Grant (MIG) from the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) to support Hilltopper Pathways: Out of School Reentry and Support Program. The grant, totaling $249,397, will support a university-anchored initiative designed to serve justice-involved and at-risk middle school students across the Northern[Read More…]
SRU Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025 Semester
Celebrating academic excellence and the dedication of high-achieving students, Slippery Rock University has announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2025 semester. Local studentso n the list include Abbey Dowler and Kayla Zakrzewski, both of Weirton and Megan Sharm of Bethany. The dean’s list consists of SRU undergraduate students who[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower There’s a venue in California called the Heart/Math Institute. For over 20 years they have been conducting research on the function of our brain and our heart in relationship to each other and to our body. Through monitors and electrodes “waves” can be documented.We are all[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE RADIO HOUR by Victoria Purman. “Martha Berry is one of an army of polite, invisible women who go to work each day at the country’s national broadcaster and get things done without fuss,[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
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, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual, to discuss the book “Hiding” by C.L. Johnson. You will receive[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.