West Virginia Northern Community College (WNVCC) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Debra Tervala as the college’s Vice President for Learning. Dr. Tervala brings over 25 years of higher education experience as both a teacher and an administrator, including 14 years at community colleges. Dr. Tervala comes to Northern from Walden[Read More…]
Author: Brooke Review
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION TO CATCH A RAVEN by Beverly Jenkins. “Lying and cheating may be sins to some people, but for Raven Moreau, it is a way of life. She comes from a long line[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, August 31, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate.[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Book Club: The Next Chapter rated PG-13 on Friday, August 11, at 12 p.m.A close-knit group of four women entering their golden years of life decides to embark on a no-holds-barred luxury excursion to Italy. United by their passion for literature[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film The Super Mario Bros. Movie rated PG on Thursday, August 10, at 5 p.m.Based on the Super Mario video games, the animated film follows Mario on his adventures with his friends. Mario joins forces with Princess Peach and Toad. The[Read More…]
Michael Nicholas Reale
MICHAEL NICHOLAS REALE, 83, of Colliers, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence. Michael was born on December 6, 1939, Toronto, OH. He was the son of the late Macario Reale and Lena (Conti) Reale. Michael spent many years working in the construction industry as an[Read More…]
Aaron Troy Bilby
AARON TROY BILBY, 51, of Burgettstown, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his residence. Aaron was born on January 29, 1972 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of Glenn A. Bilby of Weirton, WV and the late Dora (Riter) Bilby. Aaron worked at his father’s construction[Read More…]
John Charles “J.C.” “Bug Bug” Sperlazza
JOHN CHARLES “J.C.” “BUG BUG” SPERLAZZA, 72, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Valley Hospice Care North in Steubenville, OH with his family at his side. Born on January 10, 1951, in Weirton, WV a son of the late Raymond Alphonse and Ann Louise (Goddard)[Read More…]
Charles William Gilkey
CHARLES WILLIAM GILKEY, 88, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023, with his family at his side at Valley Hospice Care North in Steubenville, OH. Born on February 23, 1935, in McKinleyville, WV a son of the late Albert and Irene (Humphrey) Gilkey. In addition to his[Read More…]
Danny Paul Ballato
DANNY PAUL BALLATO, 63, of Toronto, OH, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital. Danny was born June 19, 1960 in Weirton, son of the late Barbara and Frank Ballato, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Brianna Nicole Marziale[Read More…]