For over a century, Camp Kootaga, nestled along the Hughes River near Walker, West Virginia, has been a cherished destination where Scouts have camped, explored, and developed essential life skills. To safeguard this tradition for future generations, the Camp Kootaga Foundation, a newly formed non-profit organization in the Mid-Ohio Valley,[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION NEVER SAY NEVER by Danielle Steel. Oona Kelly Webster has much to be grateful for. A striking woman with red hair and green eyes, she has a loving family and a job she adores,[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie September 5 rated R on Friday, April 4, at 12 p.m..During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Popcorn and[Read More…]
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, April 3. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Library Hours
The Brooke County Public Library will be closing at 5 p.m. and the Follansbee Library will be closing at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2 for staff development and training.
Karen Lynn (Chappell) Gelder
KAREN LYNN (CHAPPELL) GELDER, 75, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Trinity Medical Center, Steubenville, OH. Karen was born on February 22, 1950 in Follansbee, WV. She was the daughter of the late Harvey Edward Chappell and Bernice Marie (Deuley) Chappell. Karen worked for[Read More…]
Mildred Ruth (Yoder) Craft
MILDRED RUTH (YODER) CRAFT, 96, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Wellsburg Health Care. Born September 6, 1928 in Wellsburg, WV, a daughter of the late George W. and Edith (Wareham) Yoder. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving[Read More…]
Robert “Bob” Wesley Fonner
ROBERT “BOB” WESLEY FONNER, 80, of Wellsburg, WV passed away March 21, 2025, at WVU Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. Bob was born September 13, 1944, in Wheeling, WV to the late George and Leah Mahan Fonner. Bob worked for Eagle Manufacturing as a machinist for 41 years and severed[Read More…]
Vittoria “Vicky” Piccinini Staffileno
VITTORIA (VICKY) PICCININI STAFFILENO, beloved wife, mother, Nonna, and Zia, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by the love and grace of her family. Born on March 21, 1929, in Giulianova, Italy, Vicky carried the love of her homeland in her heart throughout her life.[Read More…]
Alan Keith Griffith
ALAN KEITH GRIFFITH, 46, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at home. Alan was born on April 1, 1978 in Wheeling, WV. He was the son of Ronald Giffith and Pamela “Pam” (Smith) Griffith. Alan was a 1996 graduate of Brooke High School and worked[Read More…]