The West Virginia Dept. of Agriculture has announced the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for the 2026 growing season.The program provides eligible low-income senior citizens with access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.Seniors can sign up for vouchers through their local county senior services[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
DMV Shares Safe Driving Tips Around School Buses
West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is sharing tips on driving safely as students enter and exit school buses. From 2021-25 in West Virginia, 325 drivers were stopped for failing to yield to a stopped school bus, according to data gathered by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Of those, 33 were given[Read More…]
Thanking Our Troops
Those wishing to help support our troops by thanking them can do so by stopping by the Wellsburg Post Office, located at 944 Charles St., Wellsburg and purchasing a stamp, get an envelope, and write a heartfelt message to service members.
Quarter Auction to be Held
A quarter auction to benefit the Brooke County Fair will be held Sunday, April 19, at the Wellsburg Moose Lodge, located at 844 Main St., Wellsburg.Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 1:30 p.m.Admission is $5 and includes one bidding paddle. Extra paddles will be available at[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Most people have grown accustomed to the story about the monarch and how it flies to Mexico for the winter. But what do other butterflies do? Recently you might have heard about the low numbers of monarchs and that they may become extinct. But what is[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE VIPER by Brad Meltzer. Andrew Fechmeier is a master at hiding. He’d better be–he’s spent decades concealing a secret that could get him killed. So when he’s diagnosed with a terminal disease, he[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be open from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Good Friday, April 3. The Brooke County Public Library will be open normal hours on Saturday, April 4.
Explore and Learn Storytime at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding an evening explore and learn storytime with Miss Kim on Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. Children will enjoy a story and hands on activities. Limited spaces available. Call the circulation desk at 304.737.1551 to register or visit https://brookecountylibs.org/events.
Story Hour with the Easter Bunny at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a Story Hour and with the Easter Bunny on Wednesday, April 1, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, a visit with the Easter Bunny and lots of fun! The Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.Limited spaces available.[Read More…]
C. Wayne Williams
C. WAYNE WILLIAMS, 93, of Weirton, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. Born on August 25, 1932, in Mannington, West Virginia, he was the son of the late George H. Williams and Loretta F. Moore Williams. In addition to his parents, Wayne[Read More…]