The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has rolled out new statewide emergency medical services (EMS) protocols designed to empower first responders with faster decision-making capabilities.Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, said the new protocols, which took effect on July 1, 2024, were developed by Dr. P.S. Martin, State[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
WVDH Highlights Importance of Back-to-School Immunizations
As the new school year approaches, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) underscores the importance of ensuring students are up to date on their immunizations. Immunizations (also called vaccines or shots) are one of the most important ways to protect children from diseases, and they are especially important for[Read More…]
Fall Soccer Registration Open
Brooke County soccer fall registration is now open through August 10. Those interested in registering may do so at www.brookesoccer.com. In-person registration is also available by appointment.Practice will begin the first week of September.Coaches, referees and volunteers are also needed. Referee class are available. Those who referee can make up[Read More…]
Colliers Native Joins MC’s Physician Assistant Graduate Program
Rachel Kazmirski of Colliers was recently enrolled into Marietta College’s Physician Assistant Graduate Program. Forty students are part of the Class of 2026 that began a rigorous 26-month journey in June.Kazmirski will earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in July 2026 if she completes the requirements of[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Are you a teacher? My mom was a teacher and many of her friends were teachers and many of my friends became teachers. In some ways teachers have it made! They get all the holidays and weekends off, the summers and Christmas vacations off. What a[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION UP-ISLAND HARBOR by Jean Stone. The quaint, historic fishing village of Menemsha is a side of Martha’s Vineyard that tourists don’t always see. Maddie Clarke’s late mother was born on the Vineyard, and Maddie[Read More…]
William D. “Dan” Grant, Sr.
WILLIAM D. “DAN” GRANT, SR., 88, of Weirton, WV, passed Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born July 14, 1936 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Wilbur and Alice Pethtel Grant. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan Pulice; and sister, Jeanne[Read More…]
Lonney Howard Jackson
LONNEY HOWARD JACKSON, 82, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born in Weirton, WV on July 1, 1942 to the late Mary Anderson Jackson and John Howard Jackson. Lonney worked as a pickler foreman and retired[Read More…]
Cynthia “Cindy” Marie (Machesney) Oliver
CYNTHIA “CINDY” MARIE (MACHESNEY) OLIVER, 68, of Weirton, WV, was called to her eternal Heavenly home on July 18, 2024 surrounded by her family at her residence. Or, as Cindy would say, she “kicked the bucket”. Born on August 23, 1955, in Steubenville, OH, Cindy was the daughter of John[Read More…]
Justin Brian Johnson
JUSTIN BRIAN JOHNSON, 33, of Weirton, WV died Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born on December 6, 1990, in Weirton, WV a son of Leslie (Viakley) Johnson of Weirton, WV and Brian (Gloria) Johnson of Steubenville, OH. He attended Weir High School. Justin was currently working for Vertical Access in the[Read More…]