DANNY LEE COTTRILL, 82, of Weirton, WV passed Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1942 in Weirton, son of the late Chester and Georgia Anderson Cottrill. Danny was a US Air Force Veteran. For 30 years, Danny owned and managed Convenient Food Mart[Read More…]
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Wilda Mae Bryan
WILDA MAE BRYAN, 84, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, with her family by her side at Stonerise Healthcare Center in Wellsburg, WV. She was born on July 1, 1940, in Doddridge County, WV, a daughter of the late Ardie and Virginia (Brown) Weaver. In addition[Read More…]
Good Neighbor Day and Story Walk at the Library
Sept. 28 is National Good Neighbor Day and it’s the perfect time to get to know your neighbors – Just start with Hello!Stop by the Brooke County Library Sept. 23–28 to visit our Story Walk featuring the book “Just For You” in front of the library and pick up your[Read More…]
Celebrate National Comic Book Day at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be celebrating National Comic Book Day on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Stop in during library hours to pick up a free comic book. All ages are welcome. One comic book per patron while supplies last. A variety of comics are available.
“Cook by the Book” Recipe Club
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes with good company? Then join us at the Brooke County Public Library for an adults-only recipe club!Every month will have a theme; you choose a recipe, make it up and bring it[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE COWGIRL NANNY by Jen Gilroy. With two kids and a ranch to run, Bryce Carter needs a nanny for the summer. And professional barrel racer Carrie Rizzo might be perfect, at least until[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Remember that silly ol’ sarcasm you would say to your friend if they tripped really good on something? And after you caught your breath from laughing you would get the words out kinda like they were hyphenated…… “En—haha—joy—haha— your—- trip? hahaha—–See ya next fall!” still laughing.[Read More…]
Brooke High Golf Program Continues Success
The largest Brooke High School Golf Program has had tremendous success this season. Coach Marshall Hone’s varsity, who had to replace five of six members, has won nearly every match this season including victories over John Marshall, Weir and Oak Glen this past Thursday. Brooke recorded a quality score of[Read More…]
WVDOT Among Finalists for America’s Transportation Award
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is one of 12 finalists in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual America’s Transportation Awards.West Virginia was nominated for the innovative Wellsburg Bridge project, one of three WVDOT projects to win regional America’s Transportation Awards at the Southeastern[Read More…]
WLU Announces Winners of 48 Hour Film Festival
West Liberty University (WLU) concluded its annual 48 Hour Film Festival with winners and participants being recognized Sunday, Sept. 15 at Waterfront Hall in downtown Wheeling.Open to WLU students regardless of major and all area high schools, ten teams from West Liberty and two high school teams representing Weir High[Read More…]