The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION SUMMER STATE OF MIND by Kristy Woodson Harvey. “After the worst day in her professional life, burnt-out NICU nurse Daisy Stevens runs to Cape Carolina, North Carolina, looking for a new life — and[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Free Strength Training Workout for Older Adults
The Brooke County Public Library is offering Geri-Fit, a 45-minute evidence-based strength training exercise class for older adults. Most of the bodybuilding exercises are performed seated in chairs with a set of light dumbbell weights. As participants become stronger, they can advance to using heavier dumbbells to challenge themselves even[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…]
Jacques “Jack” Alan Sarles
JACQUES “JACK” ALAN SARLES, 86, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born on November 28, 1939, in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Walter Sarles and May Colberg. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of[Read More…]
Billy Ray Walters
BILLY RAY WALTERS, 87, of Colliers, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his residence, with his dear wife and family by his side with the assistance of Valley Hospice. Billy was born on November 26, 1938, in Runnelstown, MS. He was the son of the late[Read More…]
Eric Robb Nejus
ERIC ROBB NEJUS, a beloved teacher, coach, mentor, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his Weirton residence on August 20, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 13, 1967, Eric was one of two sons born to Ernest and Marianne DiGregorio Nejus. A passionate educator, Eric earned his bachelor’s degree[Read More…]
William “Bill” Matthew Miller
The former Weirton Mayor, WILLIAM “BILL” MATTHEW MILLER, passed peacefully at home with members of his family around him on Thursday August 20, 2026. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on Saturday September 12, 1931 to the late William A. Miller & Constance (Maley) Miller. He was preceded in death[Read More…]
Frances Mae Rice
FRANCES MAE RICE, 96, of Colliers, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born on October 21, 1929, in Hollidays Cove, WV, a daughter of the late Darwon and Iva Martin DeLong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her[Read More…]
Betty Lou (Carr) Dye
BETTY LOU (CARR) DYE, 81, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Weirton Geriatric Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 9, 1945, in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, Betty was the beloved matriarch of her family and devoted her life to those she[Read More…]
Barbara Jo “Bobalick” Campbell
BARBARA JO “BOBALICK” CAMPBELL passed away on August 19, 2026. She was born August 25, 1944. Barbara was a kind and caring woman who had a natural way of making people feel welcome and at ease. She treated others with warmth, respect, and genuine compassion. As a child, Barbara was[Read More…]