The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE FORTY-NINERS by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone. In January of 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in California sparked a nationwide frenzy, fueling the dreams of Americans[Read More…]
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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, May 30, at 5 p.m., in person and virtual to discuss the book “March: Book One” by Andrew Aydin and[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie Dreamin’ Wild rated PG on Friday, May 17.Musical duo Donnie and Joe Emerson spend everything they have to produce a record in the 1970s.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Popcorn and Water will be provided. Call the circulation desk[Read More…]
Crocheting Club to Meet at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library’s Crocheting Club will be meeting in the River Room of the Brooke County Library on Wednesday, May 15, at 12 p.m. The group is for adult beginners through experts. Bring your own supplies and projects. If you need help, someone will be available to assist[Read More…]
Jonathan Thomas Parr
JONATHAN THOMAS PARR, 30, of Cambridge, OH, died on May 1, 2024 at Grant Hospital, Columbus, OH. Jonathan was born on September 2, 1993 in Wellsburg, WV. He was the son of John Parr Jr. of Middlebourne, WV and Vicki (Martin) Boyuk of Cadiz, OH. Many will remember Jonathan being[Read More…]
Susan Ann Haga
SUSAN ANN HAGA, 63, of Weirton, WV passed away on May 1, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, with her loving daughters at her side. Susan was born in Weirton, WV, on January 24, 1961, to James and Phyllis Josefczyk Molchan, and shared her birthday with her twin[Read More…]
Maxine Gertrude McGrew Resseger
MAXINE GERTRUDE MCGREW RESSEGER, 93, of Catawba, NC formerly of Weirton, WV passed away April 28, 2024, at home. She was born February 17, 1931, in Wellsburg, WV to the late Leonard and Frances Wilson McGrew Sr. She was a member of the Weirton Covenant Church. In addition to her[Read More…]
Sean Michael Douglas
SEAN MICHAEL DOUGLAS, 50, of Steubenville, OH, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his residence after a brief illness. Sean was born on November 17, 1973 in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of Theresa (Makara) Douglas Huff Habbit and the late Samuel K. Douglas. Sean was an[Read More…]
Raymond Allan “Hoody” Hood
RAYMOND ALLAN “HOODY” HOOD, 53, of Columbus, OH died peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital. Ray was born on June 2, 1970, in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Donald “Don” and Victoria “Vicki” Hood. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death[Read More…]
Effie Mousadis
EFFIE MOUSADIS, 78, of Weirton, WV passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 6, 1945, Effie was one of three children born to William and Mary (Kannas) Bouloubasis. She was a beacon of love, patience and generosity, always putting others[Read More…]