By: Hettie Basil Lighttower This story is a short but sweet story. It is a true story anonymously of a person that I have known for about 20 years. I hope it encourages anyone going through what seems like a tragedy or even a death sentence. Sometimes cancer can feel[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Thiel College Awards Degree
Thiel College recently awarded diplomas to its graduates following its spring 2025 academic semester.Casey Yacos, of Weirton, was celebrated as member of the Class of 2025. Yacos studied Business Administration Management.Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors[Read More…]
Local Student Graduates from Westminster College
Alaina Moore of Weirton, was one of 246 students earning degrees from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., on Saturday, May 10, in an outdoor ceremony on Old Main’s Weisel Senior Terrace. Moore graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood and special education.A total of[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE CRIME BRULÉE BAKE OFF by Rebecca Connolly. When Claire Walker is selected to be a contestant on the immensely popular cooking show, Britain’s Battle of the Bakers, she is thrilled. She can’t wait to[Read More…]
“Color Our World” 2025 Summer Reading Program
Brooke County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World”. This summer, we invite readers of all ages to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. Our program is designed[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film “Paddington in Peru,” rated PG on Friday, June 13, at 12 p.m.“Paddington In Peru” follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey[Read More…]
Author Storytime and Visit at the Library
Children’s author, Colleen Driscoll will be visiting the Brooke County Library on Tuesday, June 10, at 11 a.m., for a special storytime. She will be reading her book “Sienna Searches for Summer”. Summer is here, and clues of the new season are everywhere. Join Sienna as she searches for summer[Read More…]
Susan Christine Lipke
SUSAN CHRISTINE LIPKE, 97, of Weirton, WV, passed Monday, June 2, 2025 at Valley Hospice North, Steubenville, OH. She was born February 17, 1928 in Cascara, WV, daughter of the late Leslie Clarence Riffee and Jessie Marie Stackpole Riffee. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of[Read More…]
Ina Grace McCord Walker
INA GRACE MCCORD WALKER, 96, of Wellsburg, WV passed away May 29, 2025, at Wheeling Select Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born August 31, 1928, in Wellsburg, WV to the late John Clendenon and Lillian Lucy Huff McCord. She was retired County Court Liberian in Franklin County, Columbus, OH and[Read More…]
Michael Roland Sponaugle
MICHAEL ROLAND SPONAUGLE, 71, of Colliers, WV passed away peacefully at his residence in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 29, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born on April 27, 1954, in Steubenville, OH, Mike was a son of Cecil Roland and Lula Mae Jones Sponaugle.[Read More…]