MARTIN W. OILER, 72, of Colliers, WV passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Martin was born to Martin and Marjorie Weimer Oiler on Christmas Eve 1949. He graduated from Steubenville Big Red in 1968. After graduation, he served his country with the[Read More…]
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Brandon Lee Hartley
BRANDON LEE HARTLEY, 27, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly from complications of possible seizures and COVID-19 on December 2, 2022 at his residence. Brandon was born on October 14, 1995 in Weirton, WV. He was the son of the Franklin Hartley of Wellsburg, WV and Charlene Wellman of Steubenville,[Read More…]
Time for Toys and Time for Cheer
The West Virginia Poison Center Offers Safety RecommendationsHolidays are a time for joy, but it is important to take precautions for a safe and poison-free season. The West Virginia Poison Center offers these safety recommendations.Button batteriesDisc, button, or coin batteries can be found in many items, such as toys, musical[Read More…]
WV State Parks Extends Deadline for Gift Card Promotion
West Virginia State Parks have announced the deadline has been extended for a special promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards.The promotion began Dec. 1 and is now available until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 21.The deal is valid only on gift cards purchased online at WVstateparks.com and rewards shoppers[Read More…]
WVGHSP Launches Enforcement Effort
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program has launched a high-visibility enforcement mobilization through New Year’s Day as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving in West Virginia.The GHSP is partnering with the U. S. Dept. of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as well as and[Read More…]
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Awards Mini Grants
The United Way of the Upper Oho Valley awarded 20 $500 Self Care – Employee Retention mini grants to each of its member agencies. Many nonprofit jobs work directly with people who have been through trauma which can take a large toll on employees mentally and emotionally, resulting in compassion[Read More…]
Quarter Auction Set for Sunday
The Brooke High School Skills USA chapter will be holding a quarter auction on Sunday at the school’s front cafeteria.Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with the auction start at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes a paddle. Each additional paddle is $1. There also will be a Chinese[Read More…]
Foundery Church Christmas Jubilee
The Foundery Church, located at 1340 Washington Pike, Wellsburg, will hold a Christmas Jubilee, with music, a live nativity, crafts, games and other activities Saturday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m.Its Christmas Eve service will be at 6 p.m. and its Christmas Day service will be at 11 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Members of the Northern Panhandle Shrine Club will be holding their all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 7-11 a.m., at their building located at 1221 Rive Blvd., Weirton.Breakfast will consist of all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, coffee, orange juice, hot tea and hot chocolate.The cost for the meal[Read More…]
Story Hour and Snacks with Santa
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a Story Hour and Snacks with Santa on Wednesday, December 21 at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, snack with Santa and lots of fun! The Library will be providing a free picture with Santa.Limited spaces available. Call the[Read More…]