Author: Brooke Review

What is a Rule 19-A Application?

By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has a process in place by which we help local utilities establish proper rates for their services.This is traditionally referred to by us as a Rule 19-A application.It technically carries another number under our rules, but[Read More…]

Governor Morrisey Signs House Bill 3336

Signing of House Bill 3336 by Gov. Patrick Morrisey last week will update West Virginia oil and gas laws to allow a better method for plugging abandoned and orphaned wells.“We must protect West Virginia’s natural resources and unique environment,” said Morrisey. “This new law cuts unnecessary regulation, safeguards our ecosystem and saves[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Do you know what it means to open up a can of worms? Haha this section of correspondence is one big can with lots of big worms. I recently was watching the news with family and the report was about footage of UFO sightings and showing[Read More…]

OU Spring 2025 Dean’s List

Following the completion of each semester, Ohio University recognizes the academic achievements of its students by publishing the President’s, Dean’s and Provost’s Lists.Mackenzie Sargent and Cody Waters, both of Weirton have been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List.The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students who complete a particular semester with[Read More…]

UMU Dean’s List

Jack Scopel and Trent Taflan, both of Weirton and Ava Bolen of Wellsburg have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester at the University of Mount Union.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of traditionally graded coursework[Read More…]

CU Dean’s List

Morgan Roadman of Wellsburg was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Concord University in Athens, WV.The dean’s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours and have attained averages of 3.5 or above.

At the Library

The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION LEAVING INDEPENDENCE by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. Independence, Missouri, 1865. Seasoned wagon master Virgil Grissom prepares to lead a new group of families westward across the Oregon Trail. Among them are struggling[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, June 26, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Simply Lies” by David Baldacci. You will[Read More…]

Holiday Hours at the Library

The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day and Friday, June 20 in observance of West Virginia Day. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, June 21.