By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Last week it was April Fool’s Day. Did you pull any fast ones on anyone? Or did you get “had” by anyone? Surprisingly this year was really low-key for me. There was no foolin’ what-so-ever. Although the weather sure has been play tricks on us here[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 JUDGE STONE by Viola Davis and James Patterson. The most respected citizen in Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), is Judge Mary Stone. She holds two responsibilities sacred: running her family farm and presiding over[Read More…]
Order of Publication – Case No’s 25-JA-103, 104, 105 and 106
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Case No. 25-JA-10325-JA-10425-JA-10525-JA-106 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIAex rel. WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENTOF HUMAN SERVICES,Petitioner, v. Neysa Hess,Biological mother of:D.C., a minor child born on June 7, 2017;A.H., a minor child born on August 31, 2021;T.H., a minor child born on November 17,[Read More…]
Change of Name Proceeding – Case No. 26-P-24
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Case No. 26-P-24 IN RE:Change of name from Donovan Charles Carpenter to Donovan Charles Taibi LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONCHANGE OF NAME PROCEEDING Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of June, 2026, at 8:45 o’clock a.m. or as soon[Read More…]
Waiver of Final Settlement – Estate of Rosemary Stillson
LEGAL NOTICE I have before me the “Waiver of Final Settlement” of James Shiflett, the Personal Representative and heir, and of Matthew Stillson, Nicholas Stillson, and Alicia VanSickel, heirs of the ESTATE OF ROSEMARY STILLSON, deceased.Given under my hand this 6th day of April 2026 Christopher A. Scheetz, Esq.Fiduciary Commissioner[Read More…]
Child Welfare Case No. 25-JA-95
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA CASE NO. 25-JA-95 IN THE INTEREST OF O.D. WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OFHUMAN SERVICES,Petitioner, v. Alexis Majoris, biological motherand Joshua Doty, biological father,Respondents, And Kalliope Phillips,Person entitled to notice. ORDER OF PUBLICATION TO: ALEXIS MAJORIS, biological mother of O.D. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE[Read More…]
WLU Dental Hygiene Program Earns Continued Accreditation Without Reporting Requirements
West Liberty University’s Sarah Whitaker Glass School of Dental Hygiene has once again received accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements” from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), reaffirming the program’s longstanding commitment to educational excellence and professional preparation.At its February 5 meeting, the Commission on Dental Accreditation granted the[Read More…]
STOP on Red: Target Red High-Visibility Enforcement Mobilization
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with law enforcement officers across the state during the statewide high-visibility Target Red enforcement mobilization that runs April 1-15. Officers will be targeting motorists who fail to stop at red traffic lights and stop signs.“Running red lights and stop signs[Read More…]
WV Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Congress to Pass Combating Xylazine Act
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general today in a letter to Congressional leadership urging passage of the Combating Xylazine Act. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would classify the illicit use of xylazine (also known as “tranq”) under Schedule III of the federal Controlled[Read More…]
Bethany College Surpasses Day of Giving Goals
Bethany College celebrated an extraordinary show of support from its community on March 24, surpassing its initial $100,000 goal by more than 70% during this year’s Day of Giving.In total, 291 donors helped propel the campaign past its original $100,000 goal, exceed a $150,000 stretch goal set during the day,[Read More…]