Cloak and Dagger On the Air continues its eighth season Saturday, May 24, at 4 p.m. with Agatha Christie’s The Secret Adversary: A Tommy and Tuppence Mystery.Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with R.J. Gaudio, Troubadour, performing a set of classic pop, folk, and[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Brooke County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Charge
Harry Fred Wells, 54, of Follansbee, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.According to court documents and statements made in court, Wells came to the attention of investigators after he pursued inappropriate communications with a minor through social media. During the investigation, a search[Read More…]
Colliers Man Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking
Lawrence James Reagan, 40, of Colliers, has admitted to the distribution of methamphetamine.According to court documents, Reagan, also known as “Larry,” sold methamphetamine in Hancock County.Reagan faces up to 20 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other[Read More…]
WVNCC Launches Summer Welding Institute to Train the Region’s Future Workforce
West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is now enrolling students for its Summer Welding Institute, an intensive, 10-week training program designed to quickly prepare individuals for high-demand careers in welding.The program, held on WVNCC’s Wheeling Campus, begins June 2 and runs through August15, and offers hands-on training in MIG, TIG,[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Treasures….. one is silver and the other is gold. I’m talking about friendship! Are you mature enough to remember that old song that is sung in a round? Do you know what it means to sing in a round? Let’s start with that. A round is[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WARD D by Freida McFadden. All she has do is make it through the night shift…Ward D is the hospital’s mental health unit and as a medical student, Amy is required to gain experience[Read More…]
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for Recipe Club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it into the[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
Kathleen Mary Tompkins
KATHLEEN MARY TOMPKINS, 64, of Follansbee, WV, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at WVU Medicine – Weirton Medical Center. Born on February 14, 1961, in Ramapo, NY, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Darryl Tompkins and Patricia (Foley) Woods. She worked as a Senior Payroll Clerk at[Read More…]
Sylvia Ann Resnik
SYLVIA ANN RESNIK, 83, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. Sylvia was born on July 25, 1941 to Chester and Francis Ralston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Resnik, daughter, Dianna Orsini, brother, Charles (Jennie) Ralston, and son-in-law, Ken Russell. Sylvia[Read More…]