JOHN WAYNE STEWART, 77, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at home. He was born on July 8, 1948, in Wellsburg, WV a son of the late Paul Andrew and Bertha Viola (Myers) Stewart. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Brooke County PSD – Resumes for Chief Operator
PUBLIC NOTICE The Brooke County PSD is now accepting resumes for the position of Chief Operator.Qualified applicants should submit their resumes to Brooke County PSD, 711 Charles St. PO Box 150, Wellsburg WV 26070. For a complete list of qualifications and detailed job description, please contact the Brooke County PSD[Read More…]
City of Follansbee Request for Proposals
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR RAY STOAKS PLAZA The City of Follansbee is inviting proposals from qualified and visionary architects or architectural firms to lead the design and development of Ray Stoaks Plaza—a new public space that will become a vibrant hub for community events, recreation, and social[Read More…]
Journey to the Marvelous Land of Oz on Cloak and Dagger On the Air
Cloak and Dagger On the Air returns for its fall season this Saturday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. at the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau for a brand-new adaptation written by Pete Fernbaugh of L. Frank Baum’s classic novel, The Marvelous Land of Oz.Admission is free, although[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Lays Out Framework for Energy Policy
Speaking at the West Virginia Energy Educational Forum in Wheeling, Gov. Patrick Morrisey laid out the framework for the state’s first long-term comprehensive energy policy.At the center of the policy is the governor’s “50 by 50” generation plan to increase West Virginia’s energy capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050 –[Read More…]
WV Balanced Scorecard Shows Continued Positive Trends
West Virginia schools and districts are continuing to show improvements according to the 2024-2025 West Virginia Balanced Scorecard results. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) released the data today, which represents the accountability ratings for public schools in the Mountain State as part of the West Virginia School Accountability[Read More…]
WLU Cheerleading Team to Host Cheer Clinic
The West Liberty University Cheerleading Team announces its upcoming Cheer Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. at the ASRC Basketball Court on the West Liberty University campus.Open to aspiring cheerleaders of all skill levels, the clinic will provide hands-on instruction from the Hilltopper Cheerleading squad. Participants will[Read More…]
LIEAP Supplemental Payments
The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services Bureau for Family Assistance has announced that eligible recipients of the 2024–25 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will automatically receive a one-time supplemental payment.Recipients will receive payments ranging from $25-$53, depending on the amount of assistance previously provided for heating costs, whether applied[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Bitter and butter are better. However, bitter butter is not better. Let be explain…..There is a reason to eat your salad before your main meal. Did you know that? Many lettuces or lettuce type components have a bitter quality to them. Leaf lettuce, bib lettuce, endive,[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION KISS HER GOODBYE by Lisa Gardner. Recent Afghan refugee and young mother Sabera Ahmadi was last seen exiting her place of work three weeks ago. The local police have yet to open a case,[Read More…]