By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Most of us are aware of those pesky critters called the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF). For the last few years the USDA warned us that they are spreading and will soon come to a backyard near you. And indeed they have been a real nuisance and[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE MINISTRY OF TIME by Kaliane Bradley. In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she’ll be working on. A recently[Read More…]
Fine Free Month in Honor of National Library Card Sign Up Month
September the Brooke County Public Libraries will celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month and thereby are giving back to our patrons!The libraries want the patrons of our communities to have equal access to information. We know that the patrons of our community use the library for a multitude of[Read More…]
September is Library Card Sign Up Month
Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school. September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Brooke County Library and Follansbee Branch joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Free Craft Class for Adults at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding a craft class for adults on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. You will create Fall Window Cling Coasters. All materials will be provided.Limited space is available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to reserve your seat or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day.
Ron Dean Misch
RON DEAN MISCH, 84, born May 18, 1941, in the charming town of Wellsburg, WV has peacefully left this world on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Wheeling Hospital with family by his side. Ron led an impressive life dedicated to hard work and pursuits. Ron’s journey began in Wellsburg High[Read More…]
Sarah Lucille “Lucy” Lemasters
SARAH LUCILLE “LUCY” LEMASTERS, 77, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center. She was born on March 11, 1948, in Cross Creek, WV a daughter of the late George and Faye Josephine (McManis) Tingler. In addition to[Read More…]
Arthur D. “Artie Joe” Baldauf
ARTHUR D. “ARTIE JOE” BALDAUF, 74, of Wellsburg, WV passed away August 22, 2025, at home. He was born November 1, 1950, in Follansbee, WV to the late Herman Edward and Carol Damms Baldauf. Artie was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, a Brooke County School retired[Read More…]