Author: The Brooke County Review

WVDOH Notice to Contractors

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDivision of HighwaysNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Bids will be received electronically by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways through the Bid Express Bidding Service (www.bidx.com) and by sealed proposals (only when prequalification is waived) being received at its office in Building 5, Room 843,[Read More…]

Brooke County BOE Budget Announcement

BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT This is to advise all interested parties that the Board of Education of Brooke County will make a copy of the Budget for FY26 available at the Board Office, 1201 Pleasant Avenue, Wellsburg, West Virginia.Said Budget will be available for inspection from April 25, 2025 to May 9,[Read More…]

Mountaineer Mile Initiative

The West Virginia Dept. of Health, Dept. of Human Services and Dept. of Health Facilities have announced their participation in Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s “Mountaineer Mile” initiative, a statewide campaign aimed at promoting physical activity and healthy living among residents.The initiative encourages all West Virginians to walk one mile each day[Read More…]

DNR Trout Harvest Study

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will conduct a trout harvest rate study during the 2025 spring and fall trout stocking seasons.The study will help biologists better understand how long trout stay in stocked streams, how they move over time, and whether they survive through the summer.As part of[Read More…]

From the PSC

By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman With the weather getting warmer, I’m sure many of us are ready to begin spring gardening and home renovation plans. As April kicks off, Safe Digging Month begins.That’s why it’s important to recognize gas pipeline safety and reflect on the critical need for[Read More…]

WVABCA Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month

The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration is has recognized April as Alcohol Awareness Month in West Virginia.In issuing a proclamation, Gov. Patrick Morrisey emphasized the need to increase public awareness and understanding about the dangers associated with underage alcohol use and adult alcohol misuse.Since 1987, the National Council on[Read More…]

Free Easter Dinner to be Held

Wellsburg United Methodist Church, located at the corner is 11th and Charles St. will hold a free Easter dinner Sunday, April 20, in the fellowship hall. Doors will open at 12 p.m., with the sit down dinner beginning at 12:30 p.m. Carryout will also be available from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Everyone[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower One day a funeral director friend of mine, about 20 years ago, called me and said he had a surprise for me. He wanted me to come down to the funeral home and receive my surprise. I was a little hesitant because a surprise at a[Read More…]