By: Hettie Basil Lighttower A word I have always been curious about, is the word “tincture”. First of all it is very hard to say. My mouth never wants to go in the right direction to get it out properly, how ‘bout yours? I have heard it pronounced TIN SURE.[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
AG Reminds Consumers to File Claims for Lipitor Overcharges
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is reminding West Virginia consumers who purchased Lipitor between March 24, 2010, and November 30, 2011, to file claims for compensation. The settlement money is due to overcharging caused by delayed generic competition for the cholesterol medication. Consumers have until July 28, 2025, to[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION HOOKED ON YOU by Kathleen Fuller. Riley McAllister is living the dream in New York City . . . if the dream means being a struggling mixed-media artist, part-time food delivery driver, and having[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, July 31, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Help For The Haunted” by John Searles.[Read More…]
Science and Stories Collide at the Library
The Brooke County Library will host an interactive STEM program for children and their families on Thursday, July 24, at 5 p.m., in the River Room.The program, presented by a national group called Science Heroes, uses stories to teach science.During the interactive 45-minute show, volunteers will help the performer conduct[Read More…]
Hope Scholarship Submissions Open
Fifteen thousand students will receive Hope Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year.State treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as chairman of the scholarship board, said that is an increase from the 10,750 students who received some level of funding from the previous year.The Hope Scholarship will open to all school-age children[Read More…]
WVDEP Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICEWest Virginia Department of Environmental ProtectionDivision of Water and Waste Management601 57th Street SECharleston, WV 25304Telephone: (304) 926-0495Fax: (304) 926-0463 Public Notice No.: PH-25-03 Public Notice Date: July 14-18, 2025 GENERAL WV/NPDESWATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMIT WASTEWATER DISCHARGES FROM SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS OF DOMESTIC SEWAGE ONLY(50,000 GPD or[Read More…]
Brooke County BOE Advertisement for Bids – Installation of 24 CAT6 Drops in Classrooms
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Brooke, Wellsburg, WV for the following: INSTALLATION OF 24 CAT6 DROPS IN CLASSROOMS Please submit your proposal to Mr. Donald S. Mitchell, Brooke County Board of Education, Maintenance Foreman, 1201 Pleasant[Read More…]
Brooke County BOE Advertisement for Bids – Ceiling Mount Ductless HVAC Units
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Brooke, Wellsburg, WV for the following: CEILING MOUNT MITSUBISHI DUCTLESS HVAC UNITS Please submit your proposal to Mr. Donald S. Mitchell, Brooke County Board of Education, Maintenance Foreman, 1201 Pleasant Avenue,[Read More…]
Brooke County BOE Advertisement for Bids – Fire Hydrant Replacement at BHS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bids will be received at the office of the Board of Education of the County of Brooke, Wellsburg, WV for the following: REPLACE FIRE HYDRANT AT BROOKE HIGH SCHOOL Please submit your proposal to Mr. Donald S. Mitchell, Brooke County Board of Education, Maintenance Foreman, 1201 Pleasant[Read More…]