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…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
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.
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, June 18, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Watercolor Weaving Workshop for Young Adults and Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a watercolor weaving workshop for ages 16 and older on Tuesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. Learn basic color theory and then apply these principles to create an art piece that weaves together two separate watercolor samples into one finished work. Come join[Read More…]
Roberta Iliene “Diddy” (Cole) Smith
ROBERTA ILIENE “DIDDY” (COLE) SMITH, 87 of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her daughter’s home under the care of Valley Hospice. Iliene was born on August 25, 1937 in Wheeling, WV. She was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Maggie Adaline (Minnis) Cole.[Read More…]