During April, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is launching a safety campaign for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.In partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, West Virginia is sending a clear message to all motorists: Eyes Forward. Don’t Drive Distracted.Distracted driving is a national crisis. Between 2019-23, more[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Filing A Case with the PSC is Simple
By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman Filing a complaint with the Public Service Commission is easy.You can take one of two routes.The simplest is the informal complaint.We receive thousands of these complaints yearly. We have an astonishing record of solving 97 percent of these within 30 days.If you have[Read More…]
Post 34 Makes Donation
On Monday, April 6 American Legion Post 34 made a trip to Helping Heroes with donations of food and other non-perishables donated by club members. The Post also donated $1,000 that was donated through dinners held at the club. The Psot would like to thank all who contributed.
West Virginia DoHS Recognizes April as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is recognizing April as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month, as proclaimed by Governor Patrick Morrisey, to raise awareness of prevention efforts and encourage parents, communities, and stakeholders to help reduce child abuse and neglect across[Read More…]
SHPO Offers Second Chance to Apply for Grant
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Dept. of Tourism is offering a second opportunity to apply for the 2026 Survey and Planning Grants.Approximately $90,000 will be awarded from funding appropriated by the U. S. Congress for preservation efforts through the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund.The[Read More…]
Soup and Bake Sale
Wellsburg United Methodist Church, located on the corner of 11th and Charles Streets, will hold a soup sale Tuesday, April 14, from 11 a.m. until sold out. Dine in and take out will be available. A bake sale by the United Women in Faith will also be held at the[Read More…]
Brooks D. Yeater
BROOKS D. YEATER, 87, of Colliers, WV, WV died peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at home with his family by his side. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Ashley, WV a son of the late Burley and Bessie (Morgan) Yeater. In addition to his parents Brooks is[Read More…]
Jean Crognale Frio
JEAN CROGNALE FRIO, 87, of Follansbee, WV passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at Golden Oaks, Follansbee, WV. Jean was born in Meadville, PA to the late Domenic and Jenny Orlando Crognale. Jean was a member of St. Anthony Cathoic Church, Follansbee WV. In addition to her parents, Jean[Read More…]
Elmer Sherman Sandreth
ELMER SHERMAN SANDRETH, 79, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at home. Born September 21, 1946, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Elmer and Edith (Brado) Sandreth. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca Louise Sandreth,[Read More…]
Richard “Rick” Cosenza
RICHARD “RICK” COSENZA, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away. peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2026. Rick was born on August 12, 1959, and spent his life rooted in Weirton, he built a legacy. of hard work family devotion, and lasting friendships.[Read More…]