By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I first experienced meditation in college in the mid 80’s. I thought it was really annoying and kinda stupid to just sit there and do nothing. I had heard about it or seen it on National Geographic shows where the guy traveled around the world and[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
Mount Union Spring 2024 Dean’s List
Ava Bolen of Wellsburg, William Cruny of Follansbee and Jack Scopel of Weirton have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester at the University of Mount Union.To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of traditionally graded coursework[Read More…]
Colliers Student Graduates from Marietta College
Rachel Kazmirski, of Colliers, was among more than 215 students who received diplomas at Marietta College’s 187th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center.Kazmirski completed requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and graduated Magna Cum Laude.Kazmirski is also a graduate of[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, June 27, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “Sorrow Road” by Julia Keller. You will[Read More…]
Holiday Hours at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Freedom Day and Thursday, June 20 in observance of West Virginia Day.
Brooke County Public Library Journaling Event
The Brooke County Public Library is offering “Adventures in Journaling.” Learn the basics of visual and written journaling Tuesday, June 18, at either 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 3:30–5 p.m. This workshop for adults and young adults will briefly cover types and techniques of journaling. Then, participants will get to personalize[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE STRANGE COURTSHIP OF KATHLEEN O’DWYER by Robert Temple. “What would drive a woman in 1828 to head west across the Great Plains into the Rocky Mountains, risking death among hostile Native[Read More…]
Sharing is Caring: 5 Simple Ways to Help Area Seniors
As this population expands, so does the need for support, with some 40 percent of middle-class Americans at risk of poverty in retirement. Yet, today, only 1 percent of charitable dollars go to efforts that support seniors.It’s time for that to change. There are organizations in every community that provide[Read More…]
Edith Michelle “Edie” Yetts
EDITH MICHELLE “EDIE” YETTS, 52, of Steubenville, OH died peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on May 2, 1972, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of Hattie (Moore) Pizzuti Welch of Wellsburg, WV and the late James Pizzuti. She[Read More…]
Mary Madeline Spetek
MARY MADELINE SPETEK, beloved wife, mother, and pillar of her church community, peacefully passed away at Evergreen Personal Care Home in Washington, PA, under the caring hearts of Concordia Hospice Services on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1928, in Houston, PA, to the loving embrace[Read More…]