The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Gov. Jim Justice is excited to announce a partnership with IDEMIA Public Security North America, to launch the next generation of mobile ID (mID) in the state.West Virginia residents will now have access to enhanced security and convenience when presenting their[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Pull Up a Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Today is not a special day. It is no one’s birthday that I know of. It is not a holiday. It is not Father’s Day. However, I want to give a big “thank you” out to my dad because I know he reads this column. My[Read More…]
Humanities Council Grant Deadline
The West Virginia Humanities Council has announced its Feb. 1, 2025, grant deadline for three grant categories: major grants awarded twice a year for projects requesting up to $20,000; fellowships of $3,000 awarded annually for scholarly research projects and mini-grants awarded four times a year for projects requesting $2,000 or[Read More…]
Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins
West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources muzzleloader deer hunting season will run from Dec. 16–22.The Division of Natural Resources has reminded hunters to purchase an RM or RRM stamp before the season starts if they want a chance to harvest an additional deer during the season. “West Virginia’s muzzleloader season offers[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION FIFTY SHAMES OF EARL GREY by Fanny Merkin. Young, arrogant tycoon Earl Grey seduces the naïve coed Anna Steal with his overpowering good looks and staggering amounts of money, but will she be able[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie White Bird, rated PG-13 on Friday, Dec. 20.The story of Julian’s grandmother, Grandmère. Traveling back to her traumatic childhood, she recounts her time as a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France. Seeking shelter in a small village, she finds a family who takes[Read More…]
Story Hour and Snacks with Santa at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story hour and snacks with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, snack with Santa and lots of fun! Santa will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551[Read More…]
Timothy Eugene Benson
TIMOTHY EUGENE BENSON, 61, of Weirton, WV died in a tragic accident on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Weirton, WV. He was born on June 14, 1963, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Gloria (Stewart) Owens and Emil M. Benson, Sr. of Redding, CA. In addition to his[Read More…]
Deborah Ann Sharrow Kostka
DEBORAH ANN SHARROW KOSTKA, 73, of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully under the loving care of the staff of Allegheny General Hospital on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, on January 30, 1951, she was one of three children born to Samuel Joseph and Martha Dworzecki Sharrow. “Debbie”[Read More…]
James Baker
JAMES BAKER, 92, of Weirton, WV died Thursday, December 5, 2024, at home. He was born on March 20th, 1932, in Doddridge County, West Virginia, a son of the late Jim Baker and Laney Phillips Baker. Jim entered the Army during the Korean War on December 12, 1952. After he[Read More…]