Author: The Brooke County Review

George Michael Thomas

GEORGE MICHAEL THOMAS, known to those closest to him as Mikey, 33, was tragically taken from us far too soon on June 4, 2025. Born on December 30, 1991, he lived most of his life in his small hometown of Weirton, WV. surrounded by family and friends who cherished him.[Read More…]

Jerome Nestor “Buzzie” Lucas

JEROME NESTOR “BUZZIE” LUCAS, 87, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 4, 2025. Born on May 22, 1938, in Weirton, West Virginia, Jerry was the firstborn of four children to the late John Nestor and Mary Margaret Kelley Lucas. A graduate of Weir High School,[Read More…]

Notice of Change of Name – 25-P-30

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Civil Action No. 25-P-30 IN RE:Change of name from Cheyney Andrew Adam Marrerro to Cheyney Andrew Adam Kuriata ORDER OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of July, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as[Read More…]

Notice of Trustee’s Sale – Swager

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Substitute Trustee, Pill & Pill, PLLC, by that certain Deed of Trust dated March 9, 2018, executed by Borrower(s), Kerri Swager and William Kirk Swager, to James C.[Read More…]

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…]