The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is partnering with the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to observe National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month this July.State officials are calling attention to the growing nationwide issue of vehicle theft and urging West Virginia vehicle owners to[Read More…]
Author: The Brooke County Review
UA Spring Deans List
Julianna Gresko of Weirton was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for Spring Semester 2026.A total of 14,306 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2026 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with[Read More…]
Bodrog Receives Degree from Georgia Tech
Ryan Bodrog of Weirton has earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.Bodrog was among 7,129 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 270th Commencement exercises May 7 – 9, 2026, at McCamish Pavilion (Ph.D. and[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower A couple weeks ago was Father’s Day. I decided not be cliché and write about fathers on Father’s Day. I will say that I have a pretty good father and still enjoy spending time with him. I will also say that my son is doing a[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE LIBRARY OF FATES by Margot Harrison. “The Library of Fates was designed to show you who you are–and who you could become. Its rarest book, The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret:[Read More…]
Afternoon Movie at the Follansbee Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the movie You, Me and Tuscany rated PG-13 on Friday, July 17.When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that may transform her life.Bring your lunch and watch a movie with us. Popcorn[Read More…]
Annual Worm Races at the Library
“On your mark, get set, squirm!” Adopt or bring your own worm and enter it in our exciting worm races at the Brooke County Public Library on Thursday, July 16 at 5p.m. The first worm to cross the finish line is the winner. There will be qualifying heats, semi-finals and[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, July 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…]
Family Movie at the Library
The Follansbee Library will be showing the film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs rated PG on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m.Manny the woolly mammoth and his prehistoric friends discover an underground world populated by dinosaurs so large that Manny is no longer the most-feared creature in their realm.Popcorn[Read More…]
Vickie’s Kitchen Delights
By: Vickie Davis Happy July 4th! 250 years! I am so thankful we can all celebrate this great accomplishment!As for me, I was kind of quiet on the homefront! Much safer for me.Sorry about no recipes for a couple months but I am promising to do better or at least[Read More…]