ROBERT BRANCAZIO, 60, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 with his wife holding his hand. Born on December 1, 1964, in Steubenville, OH. Attending Steubenville High School, he focused on the JVS Horticulture Program and graduated in 1983. He returned to Steubenville High School to work[Read More…]
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Jack Henry Hedmond
JACK HENRY HEDMOND, 84, of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025 at his residence under the care of his son with the assistance of Amedisys Hospice. Jack was born on November 12, 1940 in Follansbee, WV. He was the son of the late Jack Hedmond and[Read More…]
Donald Edward Regan
DONALD EDWARD REGAN, 95, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. Donald was born on August 1, 1929 in Louise, WV. He was the son of the late Martin and Suzanne (Ubrin) Ragan. Donald proudly served in the United States Marine Corps[Read More…]
Loretta Jean “Jeanie” Hass
LORETTA JEAN “JEANIE” HASS, 87, of Weirton, WV, passed Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home. She was born August 19, 1937 in Mingo Junction, OH, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Zadanski Bezak. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth P. Hass (2019), who she[Read More…]
First and Final Accounting – Estate of Gary Randles Taylor
LEGAL NOTICE I have before me the First and Final Accounting of Personal Representative Brian Randles Taylor for the ESTATE OF GARY RANDLES TAYLOR, deceased.Given under my hand this 27th day of June, 2025 Christopher A. Scheetz, Esq.Fiduciary Commissioner for Brooke County BCR 07/04 – 07/11/25
Hammond PSD Bid Advertisement
BID ADVERTISEMENT Hammon PSD is accepting bids 7/4/25–7/15/25 for a 2020 Kohler Generator, Model 8RE3UL, natural gas or propane, 8,000-Watt, single phase, 30 Amp, 60Hz, 240V, no auto start switch, 70 hours of use.Includes: 1 full 100 lb. propane tank with regulator + deep cycle battery.Starting bid: $5,000.Mail bids to:Hammond[Read More…]
Aspire U Leadership Cohort Wraps Up Year with Festival Benefiting Family Support Center
West Liberty University’s Aspire U employee leadership and development program wrapped up its inaugural year by hosting the Community, Art, and Music Festival on the West Liberty University campus. The festival was the culminating experience for the leadership program participants and was a fundraiser for the West Liberty Lions Club[Read More…]
WV Department of Education and Partners Support 400 Summer Feeding Sites for Children
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is once again working with local partners to support child nutrition this summer. Through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the WVDE administers the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) feeding sites. This gives access to nutritious meals to those 18[Read More…]
Wellsburg Man Charged with First-Degree Murder
Michael A. Groch, 39, of Wellsburg has been identified as a suspect after a shooting in Brooke County last Friday.“The suspect is Michael A, Groch, 39, from Wellsburg and then the victim was 58-year-old Kerry Casto from Mingo Junction, Ohio,” said Brooke County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Douglas Mills.Groch was[Read More…]
Hancock County Woman Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Jennifer Ann Miller, 38, of Colliers, has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine.According to court documents and statements made in court, Miller, also known as “Jennifer Reagan” and “Jenn,” sold methamphetamine on several occasions in 2022. On July 12, 2022, during a traffic[Read More…]