Gov. Jim Justice has ended the statewide ban on all types of outdoor burning.That announcement comes after the state received significant rainfall over the past several days and at the request of the Division of Forestry.“After some much-needed rainfall, our experts at Forestry have advised me that it’s safe to lift[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
DoHS Continues to Expand Offerings to Foster Youth
The West Virginia Dept. of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood.With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition.“When youth in foster care[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower In my adult years my mother acquired a plant from neighbors called comfrey. Mom said you can make tea out of it. Soon the plants began to heavily populate a certain area of the back yard. Their leaves were very large like plumes stretching high and[Read More…]
Bethany College Hosts Tibetan Buddhist Nuns
Bethany College had the rare opportunity to host Tibetan Buddhist nuns Ani Choyang and Ani Choedon, whose visit brought an extraordinary experience to campus as they shared their journey and the mission of the Jangchub Choeling Nunnery. Their visit marked a unique cultural exchange that invited students, faculty, and staff[Read More…]
Concurrent Bear Season to Open
A concurrent bear season will be open in all or parts of 42 counties for buck firearms hunting from Nov. 25-Dec. 8.“This concurrent season not only provides a unique opportunity for hunters to harvest multiple big game species on the same day, but also supports wildlife management efforts by helping[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK by Chris Whitaker. 1975 is a time of change in America. The Vietnam War is ending. Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier. And in the small town of[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
Holiday hours in observance of Thanksgiving for the Brooke County Library and Follansbee Branch will be as follows:Wednesday, Nov. 27– 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 28–Dec. 1 – ClosedNormal hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 2.
Gerald “Jerry” William Baxter
GERALD “JERRY” WILLIAM BAXTER, 79, of Colliers, WV, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his residence. Jerry was born on February 15, 1945, Weirton, WV. He was the son of the late Richard Baxter and Katherine “Katie” Baxter. Jerry served his country proudly in the United States[Read More…]
John J. Aftanas, Jr.
JOHN J. AFTANAS, JR., 90, of Follansbee, WV, passed Friday, November 15, 2024 at Weirton Geriatric Center. He was born December 22, 1933 in Louise, WV, son of the late John J. Aftanas, Sr. and Katherine Wydra Aftanas. He is also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.[Read More…]
Priscilla Ann Shields
PRISCILLA ANN SHIELDS, 85, of Weirton, WV, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1939 in Piney Fork, OH, daughter of the late William and Anna Tatar Grabits. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ray Shields (2020); and[Read More…]