The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley is thrilled to announce the success of its 2025 Match Madness fundraiser, which raised an incredible $173,466.03 to support local nonprofits and community initiatives. This impactful total includes a $20,000 matching donation from Berger and Green, whose generosity helped inspire and multiply[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Applications Accepted for Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has extended the application period for the Governor’s School of Entrepreneurship (GSE) to May 9. Students currently in Grades 9 -12 can apply for this residential, summer program hosted by Marshall University (July 11 – 20, 2025). GSE is an opportunity for students[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE PARTY LINE by Carolyn Brown. “Returning home to Ditto, Texas, is bittersweet for Lila Matthews. Her dear and feisty Aunt Gracie has passed away, leaving Lila her estate. That includes a centuries-old house,[Read More…]
Free Comic Book Day at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be celebrating free comic book day on Saturday, May 3. Stop in during library hours to pick up a free comic book. All ages are welcome. There will be a limit of one comic mook per patron while supplies last. A variety of comics[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, May 1, 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, May 1, at 11 a.m. Participants will create a pressed flower lantern. 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.
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 4 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29 for staff development and training.
Helen C. Rogowski
HELEN C. ROGOWSKI, 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Weirton, West Virginia. Born in Weirton on October 29, 1929, Helen was one of seven children of the late Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Yarinski Pavlik. She graduated from Steubenville[Read More…]
John Isinghood
JOHN ISINGHOOD, 85, of Wellsburg, WV passed away at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV on April 20, 2025. John was born June 15, 1939, in Sherrard, WV to the late Alden and Clara Isinghood. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Wayne Isinghood. He[Read More…]
John (Giovanni) Albert Pulice
JOHN (GIOVANNI) ALBERT PULICE, 75, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Weirton Geriatric Center, surrounded by family. John was born on November 10, 1949 in Martins Ferry, OH, to Alberto and Carmela Pulice, who moved from Calabria, Italy to settle in Weirton, WV, where John lived the rest of his[Read More…]