Brooke Hills Playhouse opens its 54th season with the Southern classic, “Steel Magnolias,” written by Rob-ert Harling. Performance dates will be May 30-June 1 and June 6-8.As the title suggests, the “female characters are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel.”The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon[Read More…]
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Quilt Raffle Fundraiser
American Legion Post 34 of Wellsburg has teamed up with Metastone: a healing group, 720 Charles St., Wellsburg and The Brooke County Review, 55 Townsquare, Wellsburg to do a quilt raffle fundraiser for local veterans.Raffle tickets may be purchased for $10 per ticket or 3/$25 in a chance to win[Read More…]
WVNCC Offers Summer EMT Bootcamps at Both Campus’
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is offering two accelerated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Bootcamps this summer to help students quickly gain the skills needed for a rewarding career in emergency medical services.The first session will be held at WVNCC’s Wheeling Campus beginning May 27, 2025, and running for five[Read More…]
BHP Hosts Second Annual Northern Panhandle Paranormal Conference
Brooke Hills Playhouse is having a fundraiser, the Second Annual WV Northern Panhandle Paranormal Conference on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Playhouse. This event is sponsored by Fred Saluga from WVCUE (West Virginia Center for Unexplained Events) and Brian and Terrie Seech from CCS (Center for[Read More…]
Yacos Recognized for Academic Achievement at Thiel College
Casey Yacos of Weirton was among the 360 students named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester.Yacos achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or higher to earn the honor and was recognized at Academic Honors Convocation in March.A student must attain a grade point average (GPA) of[Read More…]
Brooks Named to SNHU Dean’s List
Taylor Brooks of Weirton has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I am not sure I have dedicated a space here for nettles, strictly nettles. I certainly have in my yard. But not in these weekly discussions, or at least I was unable to readily find one in the archives. So, if I am repeating myself from[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE SECRET HISTORY of Audrey James by Heather Marshall. “Northern England, 2010. After a tragic accident upends her life, Kate Mercer leaves London to work at an old guest house near the Scottish border, where[Read More…]
Adventure Snacks at the Library
Join us in the River Room of the Brooke County Library to taste snacks from different countries, play trivia and learn snack history on Thursday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m., during our Fun Adventure Snacks program.Limited space. Registration is required. Register by calling 304.737.1551 or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
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, May 21, 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…]