Bethany College and West Liberty University have announced that the Dual Enrollment Program in teacher education has been officially approved and is now accepting applications for Fall 2025.This collaborative program provides a seamless academic pathway for qualified Bethany College students interested in pursuing a career in elementary education. Upon successful[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower If you are Japanese, you might have heard of this form of art called “Dorodango Balls”. The first part of the word “doro” means mud. And the “dango” means a type of dumpling very concentratedly pressed rice flour. The name in itself is very fascinating and[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WHO WILL REMEMBER by C. S. Harris. “August 1816. England is in the grip of what will become known as the Year Without a Summer. Facing the twin crises of a harvest-destroying volcanic winter[Read More…]
“Color Our World” 2025 Summer Reading Program
Brooke County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World”. This summer, we invite readers of all ages to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. Our program is designed[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
Storybook Yoga at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be holding Storybook Yoga for children and caregivers on Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m., in the River Room with Taylor Provenzano from Soulshine Yoga. Read, move and breathe. A yoga class and storytime rolled into one. Bring a mat or towel and join us[Read More…]
Kid’s Boat Races at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding boat races for kids on Tuesday, July 1, at 12 p.m.. Participants will create their own boat and race in our regatta! Registration is required. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Henry “Hank” Durante
HENRY “HANK” DURANTE, 85, of Wellsburg, WV passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at home. He was born March 30, 1940, in Wheeling, WV to the late Adam Durante Sr. and Margaret Branch Durante. He retired as a foreman from Timet in Toronto. After retirement he enjoyed working at the[Read More…]
Lori Ann Robey
LORI ANN ROBEY, 61, of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center with her family by her side. Born November 27, 1963, in Santa Maria, CA a daughter of Ernest and Joanne (Jeckering) Winner of Lakeland, FL. She graduated from Barto High School in[Read More…]
James “Jim” Clarence Reed
JAMES “JIM” CLARENCE REED, 74, of Steubenville, OH passed away June 22, 2025, at home. He was born September 16, 1950, in Wheeling, WV to the late Cecil R. and Isabella E. Noah Reed. He owned and operated P.J.’s Bar, worked at Humpe Organ Company where he tuned and rebuilt[Read More…]