By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Imagine you are walking along and your leg brushes up against a tall unusual thick grass and you notice a burst of aroma more than normal. So you dig it up with a convenient stick or rock because you see a rounded bulb at the base[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Youth Congressional Art Competition Deadline Extended
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History has extended the deadline to turn in submissions for the 2025 Youth Congressional Art competition to Friday, Feb. 7.The competition is open to high school students only.Exceptions will be made for schools that have seventh through 12th grades on one campus.Artwork[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION WHILE THE TOWN SLEPT by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. Tim Colter and his trusted guide, mountain man Jed Reno, are on the trail of a vicious gang of train robbers when[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, Feb. 27, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “The Light We Carry” by Michele Obama.[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Library will be showing the movie Wicked rated PG on Friday, Feb. 14, at 12 p.m.Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Glinda, a popular[Read More…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film “Despicable Me 4” rated PG on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m.Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Popcorn and water will be[Read More…]
Evening Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an Evening Storytime with Miss Kim on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy the story “Turkey’s Valentine Surprise”, a craft, snacks and fun!Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Patricia Ann Pavel
PATRICIA ANN PAVEL, 72, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Weirton Medical Center. Born on November 16, 1952, in Weirton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Violet Howe Kirkpatrick. A proud graduate of Weir High School, Class of 1971, Patty was[Read More…]
Sandra F. Urbowicz
SANDRA F. URBOWICZ, 84, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Weirton Geriatric Center surrounded by family and dearest friends. Born in Johnstown, PA, on September 17, 1940, Sandy was a beloved daughter of Michael and Helena Nagy Krivak. She was a woman of[Read More…]
Anthony Michael “Tony” Vagnozzi
ANTHONY MICHAEL “TONY” VAGNOZZI, 85, of Weirton, WV, a cherished father, brother, grandfather, great pap-pap, and life partner, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday January 23, 2025. Tony was born in Follansbee, West Virginia, on November 15, 1939, one of four children born to Frank and Catherine Consalvo[Read More…]